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Previously on "Possible career re-invention for obsolete skillsets?"
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one of my friends is an outstanding "Gas Engineer" and I kid you not, some days he replaces 2-3 boilers taking between 300-500 per boiler.
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostI was referring to the OP current circumstances.
OK, but often, you will find employers are more interested in professional qualifications, than a degree.
Also, we all have to start somewhere and when I started no one was interested in whether I had a degree, either.
They were only interested in my skills.
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostCompletely untrue.
I don't have a degree and have, only, contracted for big blue chip corporates, 16 years+.
I have spent the last 7 years in IB, never had a problem, even if it has been a "prerequisite".
But, I am brilliant, of course
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostI asked about the degree, because IMO without one, 80% of companies will not hire you. No matter how much training you have.
I don't have a degree and have, only, contracted for big blue chip corporates, 16 years+.
I have spent the last 7 years in IB, never had a problem, even if it has been a "prerequisite".
But, I am brilliant, of course
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Originally posted by dinosaur View Postyes
As a contractor I quite often get pulled into other peoples problems, learn something new. Spend sometime reading, Youtube and before the contract ends you have some more skill to add to your CV.
Training is ok, as long as you can use it on the current/next contract, a few months pass you will forget most of it.
I asked about the degree, because IMO without one, 80% of companies will not hire you. No matter how much training you have.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostBetter of learning how to be a plasterer, painter and decorator, spark or some building related trade.
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Originally posted by dinosaur View PostI don't understand the other 2 questions!
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I think it's more a case of "emptying your boots" in the first instance.
Quite expensive.
I don't understand the other 2 questions!
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Possible career re-invention for obsolete skillsets?
Just wondered what people's opinion on this programme might be? Home | Digital Skills Academy Scotland | CodeClan
(recently introduced in Scotland)
Firstly though, a couple of important questions:-
1) Have you had your undercarriage "attended to" by Andy W's mum?
2) Did you vote for TykeMerc in any category - CUK 2015 awards?
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Originally posted by zeitghostI think my most obsolete skill is FORTRAN.
The proper FORTRAN.
As in IV or 66.
With ARITHMETIC IFs & such like.
I wonder if anyone still uses that.
About ten years ago, finding himself on the dole, he discovered that his ancient analogue electronic skills were now in huge demand in the nuclear power industry, which is full to the brim with ancient kit that can't be replaced but absolutely must be kept working, and which none of the younger crowd understands. Last time I saw him he was coining it
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Originally posted by dinosaur View PostJust wondered what people's opinion on this programme might be? Home | Digital Skills Academy Scotland | CodeClan
(recently introduced in Scotland)
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