Would this be an entry level position for IT?

[vital]

Is this an entry level position for a recent IT/IS graduate without any related job experience? This company saw my resume and asked if I would be interested in this position but it seems like something that would require at least 3+ years experience and I have 0. I definitely want a position that would allow advancement to become a DBA but I know you gotta start somewhere really low just not sure if this is the right job to start. I only have some experience is in some self-taught PHP/MySQL and a general Database Management Systems course emphasizing in Oracle.

Job Description:
Position: Data warehousing Data Modeler.
Candidate must be able to interview in person.
This is a base/entry position.
Candidate will be responsible for Data Model update(attribute, entity, metadata modifications).
Perform model to database compares using Erwin. Create alter scripts to synchronize models to database. Work with DBA's and Developers to resolve any discrepancies between models and databases.
Requirements:
Experience with SQL is required. Excellent communication and organization. Business Objects and other reporting tools experience preferred. Erwin experience preferred but will train. Prefer knowledge of SDLC.

General Function: Analyzes, models and optimizes business processes and data flows. Builds business process models, data flow diagrams, and entity relationship diagrams. Gathers requirements for systems and applications, develops business requirements and technical specifications. Facilitates workshops. Develops business strategies and performs business processes reorganization.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Capable of performing effectively in a team, or alone and unsupervised. Communicates effectively with team members and management. May require specialized pharmaceutical industry experience.
Job title: Business Analysis
RWT Role: Base/Entry-Collects data and performs basic analysis
Experience: 1-3 Years business analysis
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Desired:
" Technical Skills & Knowledge:
o Software Development Lifecycle
o Business Process Reengineering
o Corporate Modeler
o Rational Rose
o UML
" Business Skills & Knowledge:
o Process Modeling
" Industry/Sector Skills & Knowledge:
o Pharmaceutical Industry Experience

 

[chorb]

company saw my resume and asked if I would be interested in this position

I think if they ask you if you are interested in a job, that means they like what they saw and know what they are getting themselves into. Sounds like a good opportunity, go for it.

 

[DainBramaged]

This is a base/entry position.

Based on this, I guess "yes."

 

[vital]

So if they tell me to reply with my salary history do I just tell them I had a $9/hr Data Entry position and a $10/hr Call Center Operator position?

 

[torpid]

Salary history is a strange question. Usually they ask for salary requirements.

 

[Koing]

Just lie about your salary history. Negociate and get yourself a good deal.

They saw your resume so they want you.

:thumbsup:

Koing

 

[tfinch2]

You want to be a DBA? How boring.

 

[j00fek]

id hit it

 

[purbeast0]

I would take it if I were you. It can be hard to gain an entry level job, so I would jump on the opportunity if I were you.

If you do not like it, you can always leave after a year or two and you will now have 2 years of experience on your resume.

I can tell you that in my current position, my 2 years experience in the real world has me looking for a new job, because I can make more money starting somewhere w/2 years experience than I can make here after 2 years.

Also about the salary thing, as I suggested in a recent thread I made about salaries requirements, the general consensus was that it's best to leave out the salary requirement until they have made an initial offer first. Just tell them that you feel you will be compensated fairly based on the market. Then if they really REALLY need a # from you, give them a very broad range.

good luck :thumbsup.

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
You want to be a DBA? How boring.

Heh it pays well because no one wants to do it. I do some DBA work, but thankfully it's only a small part of my day to day work heh.

 

[jread]

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: tfinch2
You want to be a DBA? How boring.

Heh it pays well because no one wants to do it. I do some DBA work, but thankfully it's only a small part of my day to day work heh.

I love playing with databases. I think a DBA job would be fun for me

 

[ahurtt]

No it isn't an entry level position from reading the description. But I wouldn't let that stop you. Sounds like they want you.

 

[quikah]

No it doesn't look very entry-level, and it is very possible that your resume got spit out of a word search that some HR person did who has absolutely no clue that you are probably not remotely qualified for the position. Just respond and be honest.