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Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:13 pm
by Ollie Saunders
Kieran Huggins wrote:Try to do professionally what you would spend your time doing anyway. I know it's an old idea, but it's ignored far too often. I love my work, so I'm happy 8 (or more) hours longer than most of my friends every day! You can't put a price on that ;-)

Once you've got that figured out, just strive to be the best at what you do and never stop looking for new opportunities. Go to lots of interviews -- you can always say no!
Couldn't have put it better myself.

Re: Computer Science

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:32 pm
by timvw
Alex! wrote:My question is, what are the job prospects like for someone with such a degree as a BSc in computer science? I don't want to end up with a degree that I can't get a 'decent' job with.
Imho the degree (any degree for that matter) only serves as an entry-ticket... Once you're in it's up to you to proove your capable to deliver what they expect from you... A credible resumé (including previous jobs) is probably more valuable...

In order to get those previous jobs, you'll have to start somewhere, and yes, the degree could help you there. I'd recommend that you study whatever interests you... I've seen lots of companies that don't look at the actual field you got your degree in.. They presume that if you're capable of achieving the degree, you're capable to learn whatever they want you to learn too... Choosing what interests you most would lead to the 'best' studying experience though :)

Anyway, i don't think there are many places on this planet where there is no demand for ITers... Just go for it.

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:38 pm
by Alex!
Wow thanks for all the replies!
Try to do professionally what you would spend your time doing anyway
Definitely! I'm doing some more research into the course and job prospects. I've also contacted the careers service at my uni so I'll have a chat with them too about changing courses and stuff. I will have to chat with my dad too since he's a software engineer.

Anyway, thanks for all the advice; greatly appreciated. If anyone has anything else to add then please feel free, the more advice the better ;)

Alex