Would You Skill Up For One Specific Gig?

[SimonMac]

Done

Thanks

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Alias again.

And again please

[The Spartan]

As a tester there have been a few times when I've had to skill up on one specific tool or methodology to change jobs, so I don't see why not. Whilst I've been here I've been learning specific skills in my spare time ready for when I return to the UK and I've targeted specific skills that will more or less ensure I get something quite quickly.

[Lockhouse]

I once blagged my way into an 18 month Java contract at a big investment bank after a 5 day Java course. That was the sum total of my Java experience. Luckily the technical test was rubbish.

[EternalOptimist]

complement

[jmo21]

I certainly would if I was interested in the niche skill.

[SimonMac]

complement

FTFY

[SimonMac]

I certainly would if I was interested in the niche skill.

It so niche I have never seen another job advert that ask's for it, other than the one with Auntie.

[eek]

It so niche I have never seen another job advert that ask's for it, other than the one with Auntie.

make sure its not a typo or HR special before working on learning it.

[MarillionFan]

It so niche I have never seen another job advert that ask's for it, other than the one with Auntie.

Well there aren;t that many pre-op transexual coders out there, but if you're willing to walk the walk I'm fairly certain they'll take you.

[eek]

Well there aren;t that many pre-op transexual coders out there, but if you're willing to walk the walk I'm fairly certain they'll take you.

I know a couple actually although one moved into Project Management a while back.