In demand skills

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thunderlizard replied

15 August 2008, 19:45
Originally posted by Xenophon View Post

GEEK

Not a bad suggestion - was almost tempted to do this Geek one myself:
http://www.jobserve.com/W5F44F04899320B6B.jsjob

except I don't know if my laptop has WIFI or not, which probably disqualifies me from geekhood.
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Jubber replied

15 August 2008, 17:43
dot net - off you go - like the rest - go fill your boots.
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Fred Bloggs replied

15 August 2008, 17:40
Pipe Stress calculations. ~£65 per hour. Caesar II is the skill to have.
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TykeMerc replied

15 August 2008, 17:02
Originally posted by Fishface View Post

why not?

given that experience can be gotten if you are prepared to work for less than market rate in my experience.

Possible, but in niche skills where there are a fair few qualified and experienced people around why would you hire a novice even on a reduced rate? I certainly wouldn't.

SAP isn't a single application, but a complex ERP with a lot of specialisms and multiple modules, it's not something you pick up over a few weeks so you can become an effective team member.

I've managed a few SAP implementations and SAP linked programmes but wouldn't call myself an experienced SAP PM.
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Fishface replied

15 August 2008, 16:55
Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post

No.

Even if you spend the £7000 or so for courses + certification, you still won't get a job.

why not?

given that experience can be gotten if you are prepared to work for less than market rate in my experience.
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NotAllThere replied

15 August 2008, 15:56
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

SAP

No.

Even if you spend the £7000 or so for courses + certification, you still won't get a job.
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Xenophon replied

15 August 2008, 14:43
Originally posted by unemployed View Post

http://www.jobserve.com/JobListing.a...2A4AD962F5A6C2

only bringing up 3 jobs ! sure this is in demand ?
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unemployed replied

15 August 2008, 14:38
Originally posted by Xenophon View Post

GEEK

http://www.jobserve.com/JobListing.a...2A4AD962F5A6C2

only bringing up 3 jobs ! sure this is in demand ?
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Xenophon replied

15 August 2008, 14:17
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

SAP

GEEK
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DimPrawn replied

15 August 2008, 14:14
Originally posted by unemployed View Post

Having been a techie for a few years 2nd 3rd line, What skills are in demand that would be worth retraining in ?

Don`t want to be benched for a long stint again if i can help it.

SAP
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Clippy replied

15 August 2008, 12:31
Originally posted by churkus View Post

bbbwwwbwahahahah

7/10 on comeback.

I just secured my next contract. 1 days work. Yes, a whole day not part of a day!!!!!!!!. I dont know whether to laugh or cry, which is why im alternating between the 2 at the moment.

What do you do?
i.e. skillset
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churkus replied

15 August 2008, 12:27
bbbwwwbwahahahah

7/10 on comeback.

I just secured my next contract. 1 days work. Yes, a whole day not part of a day!!!!!!!!. I dont know whether to laugh or cry, which is why im alternating between the 2 at the moment.
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unemployed replied

15 August 2008, 12:00
Originally posted by moorfield View Post

Burger Flippin' I believe will be one to watch in 2009.

Cool although you look like a pie man to me.
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moorfield replied

15 August 2008, 11:57
Burger Flippin' I believe will be one to watch in 2009.
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unemployed started a topic In demand skills

15 August 2008, 11:54
In demand skills

Having been a techie for a few years 2nd 3rd line, What skills are in demand that would be worth retraining in ?

Don`t want to be benched for a long stint again if i can help it.
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