What you think?

A BA in business may actually help you more.

Companies are looking for staff that can work in a number of areas.

In addition, with a business degree, you will be better able to make the financial case for any IT projects that you have.
And, you will be better able to respond to the needs of the accounting and marketing departments.

Chas

What work experience do you have?

Have you tried the companies that essentially contract with you to do jobs for other companies ? Employment Agencies?

If you're just starting out in the working world, then get any kind of a job you can to get that experience.

1) no -- don't try to certify. You're already IT education heavy.
2) get a BA in Business with a concentration in Finance/Accounting or Management Information Systems (MIS) etc.
3) IT is going to be competitive in the future for awhile. There was a need a few years ago, but ultimately the technical startups cannot compete with businesses already out there and the economy right now is harsh to expense generating fields (IT is an expense/cost center --> IT usually doesnot produce funds for the company in most instances).

My advice to anyone starting out is to get a BA/BS degree that will establish you in the business world (BA)... and concentrate in your interests.

My advice to someone in this industry already and out-of-work since August, would be to see what the market in your area is like and make a determination of what you need to do based on your experience and interests. If you haven't been on many interviews, then it may just be that there'sno market in your area, for IT people. Talk to people in your area. Talk to people you've interviewed with and ask what you might have done better. Talk with the people where you got your AS degree... usually even Junior Colleges will have placement offices.

There is only one thing to add to these answers: If your heart isn't in IT, you'll find it too competitive and you are never going to perform your best if you aren't enjoying it. If you think it is just going to be too hard, get into a role you'll enjoy elsewhere. If you want to do more education, train for that.

Your AS will have given you understanding of IT that many employers will find an extra skill that will distinguish you in your chosen field.

I also have an AS in computer networking. I graduated about three years ago. I have no certifications. When I got out of college the first job I took was working as a stenographer (fancy word for typist) for the same insurance company I work for now. After two years I moved to the main office and now I do pc/network support and I'm directly under the network administrator and keep getting hints that will be my next job. Many people have to start out at the bottom especially with only an ASdegree, but if you work hard and are flexible, a good company will see that and want to use your skills for more job duties. Soon that will transfer into more moolah too! Now I'm only 23, have an AS degree and make more than many kids coming out of college with a four year.

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