Hey
I’m currently a grad student. I’m very meh about the masters program I’m in now though (Public Administration)-I got into it mostly because I thought I could get a good job (which I think I can, but I’m not sure if I’d like it all). Anyway, about ten years ago, I took an A+ certification class (the basic, entry level certification for computer techs) at my high school’s tech center. It was one of the most fun classes I took-I learned a lot about computers, and in the years afterwards I actually built three PC’s from parts (one for home, one for my grandparents, one for my dad’s business). However, I eventually decided I wanted to be a history professor and let my interest in computers atrophy, then I realized I didn’t want to go to academia and wound up trying to get a masters International Studies and then Public Administration (neither of which I was really passionate about). But, last week, as I was walking home, I thought about that A+ Certification class, and it hit me-maybe I should have gotten that certification after all. I did some research online, and I found that the study materials plus the exam fees will probably be 400-450 dollars, which I think I can pay for.
But I’m still not sure if its a good idea. If I’m able to get the certification (which I think I can-computers really interest me and I can get the material down if I apply myself), I’ll still have a piece of paper and no experience, and I’m not sure how much that will help me in finding a job. (Honestly, though, I’d be willing to start off at minimum wage if that’s what it takes to get my foot in the door.)
So-should I go for this? Will the A+ be enough to get me an entry level job and get started off? Or should I stay with my Public Admin, even though I don’t think I’d like it as much as IT?