campanellisj
Technical User
My situation is somewhat complicated and I am in need of some real advice. I recently retired from the military and took a job as a goverment civilian. Over the last year I have worked extremely hard developing an Access DB that they are now using to account for over 2000 people. This DB tracks everything but it's not the reason for the post.
The post I am working for is getting ready to close and move to another location, unfortunately that is not an option for me. I have no certifications and no CIS degree, yet I am completely comfortable with Access. I understand the basics to Intermediate areas of SQL. I have even taken two additional SQL courses in the hopes of gaining more knowledge. But I have less then a year and I want to become a SQL Developer or some other form in the developer arena. The certs and paths are confusing but I would appreciate an insight into breaking into the IT areana. I have great skills from the military but none of which help in this area.
Which certs should I focus on as entry level? I was considering MCAS: for Access since I have intense knowledge on the subject, but really is it worth it? do employers care about Access anymore?
I am considering SQL 2008 Developer Cert 700-433...but am afraid I take the cert and have no experience to back it up. If that's the case what entry level positions can I expect to get?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, If I had the time to go back to school I would but again not an option. Less than a year to get certified and find a new job is it possible?
The post I am working for is getting ready to close and move to another location, unfortunately that is not an option for me. I have no certifications and no CIS degree, yet I am completely comfortable with Access. I understand the basics to Intermediate areas of SQL. I have even taken two additional SQL courses in the hopes of gaining more knowledge. But I have less then a year and I want to become a SQL Developer or some other form in the developer arena. The certs and paths are confusing but I would appreciate an insight into breaking into the IT areana. I have great skills from the military but none of which help in this area.
Which certs should I focus on as entry level? I was considering MCAS: for Access since I have intense knowledge on the subject, but really is it worth it? do employers care about Access anymore?
I am considering SQL 2008 Developer Cert 700-433...but am afraid I take the cert and have no experience to back it up. If that's the case what entry level positions can I expect to get?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, If I had the time to go back to school I would but again not an option. Less than a year to get certified and find a new job is it possible?