Need some advice on a future in I.T

Phalanx

Phalanx

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Hi, i'm still taking my GCSEs but it's about the time when you start having to decide what subjects to take for college.
I've always been pretty good at I.T and i'm thinking about wanting to eventually study it at University but i just want to know since i'm sure quite a lot of the people here are people working in the I.T industry if I can be given some advice.
I'm thinking about taking Computing, Media, Maths and a Science at college as then move onto more advanced computer stuff at university hopefully. I want to know if it's actually worth getting into the I.T industry, how many of you wish you could turn back or how many of you love your work?
Im interested in I.T journalism or the games industry, are these aspirations futile?
What subjects are good to choose, is it even a good idea wanting to work in the I.T industry?

Thanks, i think the question might actual be a bit messy
 
Go for it, but I would seriously suggest you do something that isn't Computing. It wont get you anywhere. Possibly the same goes for Media as well (English is probably more useful if you want to get into journalism).
 
Nozzer said:
Advice? Don't do it.
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Seconded.



Only kidding :D Go for it but aim big, there are too many "Call Centre/Helpdesk Monkeys" in the industry that "know about IT, lol". Pick a "field" and study hard, be the best you can in said field and GET WORK EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are all well and good but experience gets you further.
 
Lagz said:
Possibly the same goes for Media as well (English is probably more useful if you want to get into journalism).
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Yup, A Level English certainly and degree wise it's probably going to get you further too. However, the main thing that's going to help you if you're considering journalism is experience, ask your local paper for work experience then when you're at Uni try to get on the University paper. Got a few friends who write for the Uni paper and if nothing else it's good fun :)
 
Phalanx said:
call centres are one place i'm certainly not going to go to :)
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:) try saving that when you need to clear your student debt dont knock call centers some arent that bad tbh :), i work in a same it section and do support/development/trainning/comms its a mixed bag really :) really enjoy it and im learning all the time :)
 
Haly said:
Yup, A Level English certainly and degree wise it's probably going to get you further too. However, the main thing that's going to help you if you're considering journalism is experience, ask your local paper for work experience then when you're at Uni try to get on the University paper. Got a few friends who write for the Uni paper and if nothing else it's good fun :)
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that sounds like a great idea, thanks
 
If you want to get into IT after university, do a general degree, maths or physics. It won't close you off like an IT related degree will, when you realise what a soulless, life consuming profession IT is. Then do some IT qualifications in your own time, CCNA or MCSE depending which way you want to go.

Don't let me put you off, I've just been relieved of a contract which saw me working 60-65hr weeks and I'm relishing in my freedom.
 
Phalanx said:
Hi, i'm still taking my GCSEs but it's about the time when you start having to decide what subjects to take for college.
I've always been pretty good at I.T and i'm thinking about wanting to eventually study it at University but i just want to know since i'm sure quite a lot of the people here are people working in the I.T industry if I can be given some advice.
I'm thinking about taking Computing, Media, Maths and a Science at college as then move onto more advanced computer stuff at university hopefully. I want to know if it's actually worth getting into the I.T industry, how many of you wish you could turn back or how many of you love your work?
Im interested in I.T journalism or the games industry, are these aspirations futile?
What subjects are good to choose, is it even a good idea wanting to work in the I.T industry?

Thanks, i think the question might actual be a bit messy
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Programmers and other specialist jobs are becoming increasingly harder to get in, because every Tom, Dick and Harry have the skills nowadays. My advice: don't bother.

Instead, take IT skills for granted (a good course will teach you how to teach yourself a new language or package or technology) and instead try getting some Business knowledge into you - as in, how can a particular IT system provide value for money, how does it benefit a business, and more general solutions such as how to get disparate systems to talk to each other. That's where the money is and that's what the big companies are looking for.

Code monkeys are SME fodder.
 
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