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question... technician thingy vs degree?

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dennisjai215

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pardon my ignorance on this...

what is the thing called when you go to a technician school and pass it ..?

also how does it compare to a college degree?
 
Originally posted by: Evadman
is the term you are looking for, "Vocational"?
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That's the word I was looking for when I first replied but apprentice is all that came to me.
 
I think that its all in how you sell yourself at the job interview and how your resume may look. HR sorts through 1000's of resumes per one job. Out of that 1000 only 5-10 get calls for interviews. Face it, a lot of companies don't want to interview 100 people for 1 opening, unless they have nothing to do.

Just sell them the "fact" that you got one of the best educations through the university or trade school that you attended. Emphasize the classes that you took and the knowledge that you've acquired. Then tell them that you can apply this knowledge to your work with them, and about how proactive you are, teamwork, dedication, etc... Common sense and the right response will land you a job.
 
Originally posted by: CocoGdog
I think that its all in how you sell yourself at the job interview and how your resume may look. HR sorts through 1000's of resumes per one job. Out of that 1000 only 5-10 get calls for interviews. Face it, a lot of companies don't want to interview 100 people for 1 opening, unless they have nothing to do.

Just sell them the "fact" that you got one of the best educations through the university or trade school that you attended. Emphasize the classes that you took and the knowledge that you've acquired. Then tell them that you can apply this knowledge to your work with them, and about how proactive you are, teamwork, dedication, etc... Common sense and the right response will land you a job.
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good reply.. see i never had a job thats my problem..

i've always wondered.. if you go to college lets say... DREXEL for a computer field... and then go to some technician school for the SAME computer field (any computer field i dont have a specfic one) who would get the job at that? thats the thing im not sure about.. its really mind boggling now that i started college recently...
 
Originally posted by: dennisjai215
Originally posted by: CocoGdog
I think that its all in how you sell yourself at the job interview and how your resume may look. HR sorts through 1000's of resumes per one job. Out of that 1000 only 5-10 get calls for interviews. Face it, a lot of companies don't want to interview 100 people for 1 opening, unless they have nothing to do.

Just sell them the "fact" that you got one of the best educations through the university or trade school that you attended. Emphasize the classes that you took and the knowledge that you've acquired. Then tell them that you can apply this knowledge to your work with them, and about how proactive you are, teamwork, dedication, etc... Common sense and the right response will land you a job.
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good reply.. see i never had a job thats my problem..

i've always wondered.. if you go to college lets say... DREXEL for a computer field... and then go to some technician school for the SAME computer field (any computer field i dont have a specfic one) who would get the job at that? thats the thing im not sure about.. its really mind boggling now that i started college recently...
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Whoever interviews better.

Certs and stuff only help you get in the door, but then so does a degree.
 
Originally posted by: dennisjai215
Originally posted by: CocoGdog
I think that its all in how you sell yourself at the job interview and how your resume may look. HR sorts through 1000's of resumes per one job. Out of that 1000 only 5-10 get calls for interviews. Face it, a lot of companies don't want to interview 100 people for 1 opening, unless they have nothing to do.

Just sell them the "fact" that you got one of the best educations through the university or trade school that you attended. Emphasize the classes that you took and the knowledge that you've acquired. Then tell them that you can apply this knowledge to your work with them, and about how proactive you are, teamwork, dedication, etc... Common sense and the right response will land you a job.
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good reply.. see i never had a job thats my problem..

i've always wondered.. if you go to college lets say... DREXEL for a computer field... and then go to some technician school for the SAME computer field (any computer field i dont have a specfic one) who would get the job at that? thats the thing im not sure about.. its really mind boggling now that i started college recently...
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The things you learn in college are a lot more advanced then anything you'll learn in a trade school
 
Originally posted by: dennisjai215
Originally posted by: CocoGdog
I think that its all in how you sell yourself at the job interview and how your resume may look. HR sorts through 1000's of resumes per one job. Out of that 1000 only 5-10 get calls for interviews. Face it, a lot of companies don't want to interview 100 people for 1 opening, unless they have nothing to do.

Just sell them the "fact" that you got one of the best educations through the university or trade school that you attended. Emphasize the classes that you took and the knowledge that you've acquired. Then tell them that you can apply this knowledge to your work with them, and about how proactive you are, teamwork, dedication, etc... Common sense and the right response will land you a job.
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good reply.. see i never had a job thats my problem..

i've always wondered.. if you go to college lets say... DREXEL for a computer field... and then go to some technician school for the SAME computer field (any computer field i dont have a specfic one) who would get the job at that? thats the thing im not sure about.. its really mind boggling now that i started college recently...
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No one ever said that you are restricted to getting a degree from one college, university, or trade school. Multiple degrees show that you have the capacity to adapt and understand the requirements of change. Get a BS Degree and get certified in computers (A+, MS, CISCO) - the certs will show employers that you want additional training and had received it formally. On the job training is the best form of education out there, but it's a paradox (no one will give you a job without experience).

If you are undecided, I would recommend that you take the Computer Information Systems Major, with an emphasis on Business and Finance. Avoid Computer Science if you don't want to become a programmer, software engineer, or want to take very difficiult computer classes.

P.S. I work in the education / training field.
 
Technician = laborer
Engineer = designer

Do you want to wire a house, or design the wiring for house? Electricians get big bucks. So do EEs. Mind you, and electrical engineer designing the wiring of a house is also expected to know how to wire a house, that is, the job of the technician. EEs after they get their PE license, can STAMP a plan =D (much like an architect). Both require state certification and licenses.

Electrical engineers are not limited to designing the wiring for a house.

Trade or vocational schools like devry do not offer a bachelors degree (as far as I know). What you get is an associates degree, if that.

I have a degree in electrical engeering from an ABET accredited school. I have a high respect for skilled labor such as electricians and machinists.

What do you want to do as a job is where you should go for your education.
 
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