September 8, 1998
I am very interested in a career in IT, and I am currently enrolled in an information and systems
analysis certificate program at the university extension. My question has to do with my
marketability. I am worried about being "generic" when I graduate (not having a specific
certification or knowing a certain language, for example). Is there something else I should be
studying to make my skills more technical or specific so that I can get in the door right away
and not be stuck in the support clerical route?
You've hinted at the right answer. A specific class specialization should be
a must--like Java, Visual Basic, or Powerbuilder. Or you should look at any of the
networking-type certificates or classes, such as Unix, Novell, or NT.
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