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Work experience in IT and Computing and this is how you get it

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Reply 20

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by CompSciGod

HAHA if only it was as easy as that....

I said: Study IT at uni. Got a job.

Doing the stuff on that list would have cost me 50K in terms of time and money, and no guarantee of a job in IT. My parent can't afford that.

Going to uni works out cheaper. Some unis have links with Microsoft, Oracle, etc. and can allow you to learn the certification while at uni for free and do the exam for a discount. Unis also provide opportunities to create an app, join a hackathon, meet employers, get free software, and can also get you involved in various IT projects to look good on your CV.

Next year, I'll be doing a project that will involve both the uni and my employers.

Reply 21

Goel

Thanks for the help, I will try and use this if I can.

Reply 22

Java7

Also check this thread out: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4072475

Reply 23

Java7

Pluralsight had some great IT projects to put on your degree.

Check the website out.

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Java7

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by Drax101

Hi,

Here is a list of my tips on getting work experience:

1) Learn a few languages (such as C#, Java, PHP, MySQL), this can help you gain employment as a programmer, developer.
2) Create your own projects and show them on Github, this could be programming projects, databases. Aim to develop around 30.
3) Contribute on Open Source projects.
4) Create your own mobile apps.
5) Take certifications in A+, MCSE then apply for helpdeask roles.
6) Take N+, then volunteer has a network admin at a school, hospital or your council Once you have experience take the CCNA and then apply for network engineer roles.
7) Volunteer as a technician at your uni.
8) Volunteer. Apply on volunteer sites.
9) Run a tutoring service.
10) Collaborate with other students in a project.
11) Test software, create a portfolio and then apply for software testing jobs once you have your degree.
12) Run your own blog on how to learn programming or what you know and gained.
13) Run and IT consultancy voluntary.
14) Freelance.
15) Volunteer as a IT trainer.
16) Create your own databases and websites.
17) Do the Linux foundation course, contribute on the Ubunto forum, create your own apps.
18) Contribute on Stackoverflow, create an account and send a link to your CV.
19) Create a brilliant computing project in your final year.
20) Lear batch commands.

All of these will look good on your CV.

Good Luck!

Don't forget you can take IT courses on Pluralsight and Lynda which you can also add to your skills.

For networking, yes take the a+, n+ and then do ccna and also while you do that purchase a Cisco home network from eBay and specialist shops which you can add to your CV.