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Becoming an IT consultant
Oracle Tips by Burleson Consulting |
Question: I cannot
find a full-time job so I'm considering going into computer
consulting. I took a computer class in high school and I
have achieved my MSCE certificate, but even though I'm now an
real engineer, I've not found anyone who will hire me and I
currently work as a retail clerk. How can I become an
Oracle consultant quickly? It is urgent because I have a
job interview next week.
Answer: You may be
misunderstand the nature of computer consulting. Computer
consultants are "real-deal" experienced veterans who possess a
vast knowledge of technical details. But most of all, a
computer consultant is a trusted advisor, a teacher who can
explain complex concepts in plain English.
To see what skills an Oracle
hiring manager is seeking, see these resources:
A true
Oracle guru has decades of IT experience, and an good Oracle
consultants job history will show a long-term commitment to
pursuing a profession in IT (as evidenced by their choice of
undergraduate major, &c).
You don't elaborate on your formal
training, but you need to evaluate whether your background is
competitive. For an example, here are the Burleson
Consulting minimum standards for Oracle Consultants.
Also, see these important related
notes on becoming an
Oracle expert, how to get an
Oracle DBA job.
I also have notes on job changed
by the year 2020 and an
overview of Oracle DBA job duties.
Also, many folks ask
how much is a college degree
worth?
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