What is my computer science degree good for?
I can't seem to find any jobs that my computer science degree is good for. It seems like every employer wants experience with different technologies that we weren't taught in college. I feel that I should be able to find a decent job with a 4 year degree, so can somebody please tell me what this degree is good for?
Technology - 5 Answers
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you can be a tech support guy like fix computers at an office... actually, my uncle is going for a comp science degree and he works at some kind of water facility and he goes out onto the lake to test the water with these computer robot thingies all the time. it sounds cool
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Can you teach yourself these other technologies? Can you apply them in a volunteer capacity? For example, volunteer as webmaster for a non-profit organization.
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Little if you did not do work independently of the school while you were taking the degree. Employers want to know what you did beyond what the school asked for. What experience did you give yourself? The Comp Sci guy we hired set up Unix servers while in school for extra money. Something that comes in handy as we no longer need to have consultants come in to maintain our Unix server. That sort of thing.
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I agree.. and i am wondering the same thing myself. I don't know if you are male or female but in the IT world, it's even harder for gal to get a job, unless we want to settle for helpdesk. Worst still mine is a 2 year college. =(
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The hardest thing in getting that first job is...getting that first job. Once you've got experience, it's a lot easier to get other jobs. Yes, it's very much a circular problem. It also doesn't help that companies are being extra cautious due to current conditions. Many companies have stopped hiring entirely, for now. All I can say is just keep looking and applying for jobs. If someone says they want 1-4 years of experience, apply for it anyways. If you've just done a little of something in college that's similar, that may be enough to get the company to give you a chance. You can also continue to take classes in various subjects at community colleges, just so you'll be exposed to different technologies, programming languages, tools, etc. This is especially true if you see a bunch of jobs asking for the same set of skills or experiences. Your school should have an employment placement office where you can find information about jobs specifically for new graduates, as well as other programs, like co-op or internships. If you haven't graduated already, do everything in your power to get a co-op or internship. Even if you have graduated already, this office can still assist you in your job search. Find out what services they can provide, and exploit them fully. There ARE jobs out there. The computer industry is pretty diverse, so try thinking about what sorts jobs you would be interested in. Most just think CS is only good for software development, or IT, but there's lots more than just that. For development, there's areas like testing, performance, benchmarking, tools, web development, firmware, BIOS, OS, application software, project management (sort of a technical management field), internationalization development, and many more. IT is also a broad field, especially in the areas of information and data security. It's not just about buffer overflows or guessing the boss' password anymore, but things like privacy and data confidentiality, federal and international regulations which will have concrete affects on how data is allowed to be stored, accessed, and even shared across the network. Even tech support is way more than just talking to irate users over the phone. Keep looking, and good luck.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
How would a computer science degree effect a career as a police officer
How would a computer science degree effect a career as a police officer?
I'm planning on getting a B.S. in Computer Science, but I'm thinking about becoming a police officer once I graduate. I've enjoyed all my CS classes to this point, but a law enforcement career has always been enticing to me. How would this degree be looked at when I apply for a job? Side note: My school doesn't offer a plain criminal justice degree. It is a 4 year sociology degree with maybe two criminal justice classes thrown in.
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I suggest you talk to your local law enforcement. My friend was like you, but she wound up changing her major to law enforcement. She went down to the local station, said she was interested in law enforcement as a career and they let her ride around with an officer for a day, so it really helped her in her decision as to if she should go into that field or not. I know you said your school doesn't offer a criminal justice degree, but have you considered changing schools? Computer science is great, if you love and want to do that. However, I feel that it might not be the best major for a law enforcement career. Best of luck to you in your decision though!
I'm planning on getting a B.S. in Computer Science, but I'm thinking about becoming a police officer once I graduate. I've enjoyed all my CS classes to this point, but a law enforcement career has always been enticing to me. How would this degree be looked at when I apply for a job? Side note: My school doesn't offer a plain criminal justice degree. It is a 4 year sociology degree with maybe two criminal justice classes thrown in.
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You can find latest jobs in your area,find now at http://serebii.info/
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I suggest you talk to your local law enforcement. My friend was like you, but she wound up changing her major to law enforcement. She went down to the local station, said she was interested in law enforcement as a career and they let her ride around with an officer for a day, so it really helped her in her decision as to if she should go into that field or not. I know you said your school doesn't offer a criminal justice degree, but have you considered changing schools? Computer science is great, if you love and want to do that. However, I feel that it might not be the best major for a law enforcement career. Best of luck to you in your decision though!
What is the entry level computer science job without computer science degree
What is the entry level computer science job without computer science degree?
Hi, I am currently computer science major in college. I am looking for a job that does not require a computer science degree but in the field of IT. I would like to gain experience before I graduate. I've been looking for a job in IT field but most of the jobs requires computer science or Information technology degree. What would be good job for me? What certificate might be easy to get to get these jobs?
Technology - 2 Answers
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Why don't you do a summer internship (or even take a semester off for an internship)? I'm currently employing an intern who has about a year and a half of comp sci. He worked last semester and is working this summer. He'll go back to school in the Fall with a lot of experience that will help him get through his classes a lot easier.
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Here are the fields that I see growing: Internet Communications Video Calling Network Security OS Programming Database Programmer Programmer of any mainstream language (Java, Flash related) Anyone that can mix these in any way will have a job pretty much anywhere.
Hi, I am currently computer science major in college. I am looking for a job that does not require a computer science degree but in the field of IT. I would like to gain experience before I graduate. I've been looking for a job in IT field but most of the jobs requires computer science or Information technology degree. What would be good job for me? What certificate might be easy to get to get these jobs?
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Why don't you do a summer internship (or even take a semester off for an internship)? I'm currently employing an intern who has about a year and a half of comp sci. He worked last semester and is working this summer. He'll go back to school in the Fall with a lot of experience that will help him get through his classes a lot easier.
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Here are the fields that I see growing: Internet Communications Video Calling Network Security OS Programming Database Programmer Programmer of any mainstream language (Java, Flash related) Anyone that can mix these in any way will have a job pretty much anywhere.
Is a computer science degree any good for computer forensics
Is a computer science degree any good for computer forensics?
I'm studying for my bachelors degree in computer science, and I might continue on to get a masters degree. I have my A+ and Network+ certifications, and I'm planning on getting Linux, Network Security, and the Microsoft certifications. Can I get a job doing computer forensics with this? If not, what should I do to increase my chances of getting a computer forensics job? Thanks Just a little more info: I do more programming than anything with computers, but I'm pretty good with the non-programming side too.
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Familiarize yourself with the rules of evidence for legal proceedings, and with authentication technology. Have any of your professors performed forensics? Talk to him or her, and see if you can accompany her or him to court to watch the presentation. Your main clients will be attorneys, police departments (and divorcing spouses, ha ha). So it wouldn't hurt to start developing contacts in those communities. The article below has some other links for you.
I'm studying for my bachelors degree in computer science, and I might continue on to get a masters degree. I have my A+ and Network+ certifications, and I'm planning on getting Linux, Network Security, and the Microsoft certifications. Can I get a job doing computer forensics with this? If not, what should I do to increase my chances of getting a computer forensics job? Thanks Just a little more info: I do more programming than anything with computers, but I'm pretty good with the non-programming side too.
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Familiarize yourself with the rules of evidence for legal proceedings, and with authentication technology. Have any of your professors performed forensics? Talk to him or her, and see if you can accompany her or him to court to watch the presentation. Your main clients will be attorneys, police departments (and divorcing spouses, ha ha). So it wouldn't hurt to start developing contacts in those communities. The article below has some other links for you.
Recommend a Computer orientated Bachelor of Science degree
Recommend a Computer orientated Bachelor of Science degree?
I'm going to be attending a 4 year university in the fall. I want to go into the Computer field, but I want to go into the right computer field that will provide me with the best income. I understand, income can vary, but i'm willing to work hard to earn my BS degree and maybe my masters. Can you please recommend a computer degree? I've heard of Business Administration: Information Technology BS degree, Computer Science BS Degree, and Computer Engineering BS degree, is there any other computer degrees i'm missing?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Unless you want the highly theoretical and mathematical degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, you might be happier with a degree in Computer Engineering Technology, or something like San Jose State's excellent degree in Computer Electronics and Network Technology.
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There are many list of courses in BS degree, some of the are BS in computer networks, BS in Database, BS in Computer security
I'm going to be attending a 4 year university in the fall. I want to go into the Computer field, but I want to go into the right computer field that will provide me with the best income. I understand, income can vary, but i'm willing to work hard to earn my BS degree and maybe my masters. Can you please recommend a computer degree? I've heard of Business Administration: Information Technology BS degree, Computer Science BS Degree, and Computer Engineering BS degree, is there any other computer degrees i'm missing?
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Unless you want the highly theoretical and mathematical degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, you might be happier with a degree in Computer Engineering Technology, or something like San Jose State's excellent degree in Computer Electronics and Network Technology.
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There are many list of courses in BS degree, some of the are BS in computer networks, BS in Database, BS in Computer security
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