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abeman
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3 Posts

Posted - 2009-12-02 : 06:09:04

Hi All,

Wondered if you could answer a query

I work day to day maintaining databases in MS SQL 2000/05/08 and installing large database servers.

I havnt got any formal SQL qualifications as everything is experience , but have a large knowledge of SQL installations and repairing databases with data moves etc.

Is there any need to get qualified , and does getting qualified mean you get a 'step up' looking for jobs , oppurtunities etc?

Many thanks

Matthew Lowe

AndrewMurphy
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2916 Posts

Posted - 2009-12-02 : 06:57:32

Is there any need to get qualified
not unless you consider the benefits worthwhile, and some of the benefits will only be internal to your own self-worth. you may not see any extra physical reward

and does getting qualified mean you get a 'step up' looking for jobs , oppurtunities etc?
it can be useful to get past many recruiters "minimum competancy tickboxes"

search here for other viewpoints previously expressed by others.

Transact Charlie
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

3451 Posts

Posted - 2009-12-02 : 08:41:24

I agree. Experience seems to be all. Especially when it comes down to salary.

The tick boxes comment is probably spot on though.

Charlie
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webfred
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

8781 Posts

Posted - 2009-12-02 : 09:07:48

Getting qualified means IMHO not only to pass a test and get some kind of title.
It means also learning / preparation.

And it never happened to me that I could say: "That's not useful because I already know everything about that...", regardless how much experience I have.

No, you're never too old to Yak'n'Roll if you're too young to die.

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