I have worked in IT most of my career, starting in a junior role and eventually managing a department of 30 staff. As an ex hiring manager I can tell you that an IT related degree whilst worthy of note, would have very little effect on my final hiring decision.
Industry standard certification might get you through the door for an interview but then it's purely down to how you perform in that interview. I've been known to hire the least experienced candidates for junior roles, it's more about attitude, communication style and how good you are at thinking on your feet.
I worked with several graduates and to this day I still wonder how they managed to get themselves dressed of a morning, a degree isn't everything.
If you have a good CV, sprinkled with relevant certifications then work on your interview technique. It will give you the best return on investment for your time, guaranteed.
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