Re: does degrees work

Interesting topic for a thread.

IMO, having a degree/certificate is better than not having one - but not 
having one isn't necessarily going to hurt you. Employers are still 
probably check to see what you know and can do - even with a degree, and 
hire the person who can do what they need done the best. There are a lot 
of talented people out there that are self-taught.

Some random thoughts - my own opinions of course.

1) Actual job experience would probably count more than just having a 
degree. IMO, there is a big difference in work done in the classroom and 
work done in production.

2) You need to keep on learning even after you've got a job. Don't just 
keep up with the skills and knowledge that you have (i.e.; learn the 
next newest version of whatever software you use) - work at learning 
something new to you. Last year or so I read Shamus Culhane's book and 
that was one of the first pieces of advice that he gave. Doing this is 
something that has kept me employed over the years. Jobs/careers today 
don't seem to last very long - most of mine have typically been around 
seven years and then I've had to change careers. Having invested time 
and energy in learning something new or different pays off (again IMO) 
when it comes time to dig out your resume and dust off your ****tfolio.

Martin

Pushpinder wrote:
> Hi all
>           During my spare time I use to think does any degrees help
> us . . .
> Ok knowledege is something different.
>      Ok degrees should be there but is it essential then can uplz send
> me info. or links somthing
> I heard about the certifications by Autodesk or Adobe etc..
> 
> what should be done? cause I love to do it?
>