I need some career advice! I have a lot of experience working with relational databases. When people ask me which database I use, I really don?t know how to answer that question. I?ve worked in a few organizations that have proprietary database systems. I guess this is the best way to put this. For example, I currently work for a school district as a computer literacy teacher and I am also the database admin for the student database. We purchased a SIS (student information system) that has a self-contained database and I am the person who set it all up. I am currently on working on writing some reports using the built-in ?code?. It?s not any language I?ve seen, just parameter driven reports that I?ve learned by looking at other reports that are available with the SIS.
I used to write reports using Crystal Reports and SQL Server and also did admin, and would like to get back into this since I feel like my skills with this current DB are way too specialized and I can?t transfer these skills to another position. I understand that the skills in working with a relational database are transferable, but I want to get into something that more people are using for better job marketability.
Here is my question. How do I answer this question when asked what database I work currently work with. I feel like I am using the wrong vocabulary. Like I said, I?ve held several jobs with companies using their own database and I need to figure out how to use the proper words to show that I can transfer these skills.
Gosh, I really hope this makes sense!