College Education and Experience

[Josh123]

Right now I'm 22 and working for a major corporation in the IT Department as a computer tech. I've had about a year or two before this job doing pretty much the same thing. The problem is I don't have a degree in anything. It kinda scared me last night when my GF brought up moving. I guess I'm afraid of looking for a good job like the one I have currently if we do plan on moving next fall.

When it comes to getting a job, do most employers take into consideration the years of experience a person has even if they don't have a degree?

 

[Codewiz]

Well personally, I think the market is pretty saturated now. Companies are able to find pretty much exactly what they want. That usually involves having a degree.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Josh123
Right now I'm 22 and working for a major corporation in the IT Department as a computer tech. I've had about a year or two before this job doing pretty much the same thing. The problem is I don't have a degree in anything. It kinda scared me last night when my GF brought up moving. I guess I'm afraid of looking for a good job like the one I have currently if we do plan on moving next fall.

When it comes to getting a job, do most employers take into consideration the years of experience a person has even if they don't have a degree?

It's harder to get past the HR screeners but experience counts for alot after that.

 

[pontifex]

most places around here want a degree and like 5+ years experience for IT jobs

some say degree or a certain amount of experience, usually at least 3 years.

 

[BD2003]

Not having a degree will always hold you back, no matter how experienced you are.