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AskSQLTeam
Ask SQLTeam Question
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 Posted - 2003-10-06 : 07:45:59
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| Sue writes "I'm sorry this isn't a difficult question, but I do need an answer.I am a programmer that has used SQL Statements frequently in Visual Basic code. On my resume I have stated that I've used SQL. Am I misrepresenting myself where SQL is assumed to be SQL Server, or are the two infact the same? I get asked this question in interviews and I'm not sure how to correctly answer it.Thank you so much for your help." |
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sschwarze
Starting Member
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 08:25:08
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| You could use the statement:"I've used T-Sql"That way your say your use sql statements and not sql server. If the interview has sql experince he will know what you mean. And if he does not well you will look better then you intended but you did tell the truth. |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 08:29:08
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| To answer that question we would need a little more info. What have you done in SQL? A couple of Query’s, created a database, stored procedures, Triggers, Indexes, administered a database?Also are you are interviewing for a programming level or administration job?If all you have done is a SQL Statements in VB I would not represent myself as Knowing SQL.Someone might expect much more than you can provide.JimUsers <> Logic |
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jsmith8858
Dr. Cross Join
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 09:17:13
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Originally posted by sschwarze
You could use the statement:"I've used T-Sql"That way your say your use sql statements and not sql server. If the interview has sql experince he will know what you mean. And if he does not well you will look better then you intended but you did tell the truth.
NO! T-SQL is the sql-server implementation of SQL. you've said you HAVEN'T used sql server, so why would you put down that you know t-SQL ???SQL is an ANSI language implemented in various forms for various database products. If you know the basics (SELECT, INSERT, DELETE, GROUP BY, HAVING, etc) then it is FINE to say that you know "SQL".If the recruiter or whoever assumes you know SQL Server and you didn't specify it, then it is their mistake for making that assumption.- Jeff |
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Nazim
A custom title
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 10:43:27
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AND they will certainly pay for it! quote:
If the recruiter or whoever assumes you know SQL Server and you didn't specify it, then it is their mistake for making that assumption.
-------------------------What lies behind you and what lies ahead of you are small matters compared to what lies within you.-Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
15586 Posts |
Posted - 2003-10-06 : 11:24:14
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| Hey...in this market...lie...Or..." I'm an application designer that has needed to access data from backend database, and in the past have had no support from dba's and had to develop my own access strategy...."same thing...SQL ...structured query language...."T" for Transaction....Brett8-)SELECT @@POST FROM Brain ORDER BY NewId()That's correct! It's an AlphaNumeric! |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 12:50:57
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| Yes Ive used SQL. I also know Karate and 5 other Japanese words.JimUsers <> Logic |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
15586 Posts |
Posted - 2003-10-06 : 12:56:02
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| Hockey! Sure I know hockey...as a matter a fact.. Scott Stevens and I both skate in West Orange!Brett8-)SELECT @@POST FROM Brain ORDER BY NewId()That's correct! It's an AlphaNumeric! |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 13:09:51
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| It's no wonder why they only look at a resume to decide whether or not to interview the candidate. After that though, they quiz you on the stuff.Tara |
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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 14:08:08
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Someone might expect much more than you can provide.
The story of my life.Justin"I want to thank you. You could've given us help, but you've given us so much more." |
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mharvey
Starting Member
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 14:40:26
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| Hi,SQL is an industry-standard data access language that was created and initially marketed (on a limited basis) by IBM, then later - ORACLE, who came out with a full-blown product and marketing campaign for it. And, this goes back to the late 1970's and early 1980's.SQL Server is a product, not the language itself.If you put SQL on your resume, I don't think any reasonable person would assume that SQL = SQL Server. Most people would differentiate between the two and, most interviewers would see "SQL" and where appropriate, just ask for clarification.Following is a short list of platforms that have supported a [sub]set of the SQL language for years: > IBM (AS400, S390)> ORACLE> SYBASE> INGRES |
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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo
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Posted - 2003-10-06 : 15:23:50
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If you put SQL on your resume, I don't think any reasonable person would assume that SQL = SQL Server.
Depends if the interview is of technical nature or not. If the IT manager just gives a list of requirement to HR person, the HR screener may see SQL and not notice or distinguish the word Server at the end of it. However if there is a technical interview following the HR screening the person will probably have to fess up. The thoroughness of the interviewing can vary widely from company to company.Justin"I want to thank you. You could've given us help, but you've given us so much more." |
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