Traineeships

[jeremy at itassist.net.au]

On 20 Nov, Leigh Finch wrote:
> g'day all,
> 	I know this is a little off the topic, but I was woundering if any of
> you guys would know the best way to go from school, into the
> industry, working with UNIX (any flavour,) and getting trained in it.
> Is UNI a good idea? or is TAFE with a traineeship a better option. I
> currently have part time work at the local computer store doing
> service and support, and also designed and administer the server (red
> hat linux 7.2,) but the guy whom I work for does not work with Linux,
> so I am a bit lost for direction for when I leave school, (end of
> next year,)
> 
> if anyone can give any ideas, it would be greatly appreaciated.
> 
> cheers
> Leigh Finch
> 


Just do whatever you feel interested in.  If computer science is your
burning passion by all means sign up, but you don't necessarily need
formal training in computers to work in the field.  Since I did science
I can give you many examples of science-type people who have nifty
computer jobs.  I'm sure the same applies to many other disciplines.

Training courses can be very good but they can cost a lot.  They are
often best done after you get your first job and you can convince the
boss to send you for some specialist training.  If this sounds good to
you, consider the public service.


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