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Robert,
        OK..wrong ng and all but as I once was there I wanna help. Most
important thing is be interested. Sounds like a clich� or something but it's
truth. I've got some pretty major family/GF family...etc connections and I
can say that many MCSE's and CNE/A's have been rejected in favour of a Tafe
qualified fella who was genuinely interested.
        A comp science degree doesn't teach much I'm afraid...programming
and thats about it. But if you wanna do BCompSc then goto Newcastle Uni.,
IMHO it's the best course around. MSCE and CNE/A help, heaps of jobs out
there but don't be expecting that to be a miracle pathway. I'm doing my
MCSE+Internet now and some bits are actually tough and also an MCSE doesn't
ensure you of a job. There's a funny thing I've noticed. Heaps of ppl get
that certification, and due to the difficulty/cost reckon they're gods gift
to puters...and then when they sit in front of a net they totally screw it
up (one funny example comes to mind. 2 MCSE's screwed up an SQL server and
then took 2 weeks to admit they couldn't fix it. A pimpled face teenager
then fixed it in 1.5 days :))
        Get any work experience you can, if you see some job for 30,000 as a
helpdesk take it. I know of a few ppl who started off like this and are now
doing very well. It's also a fairly general starting point..good if you
don't know what area of computers you wanna get into.

        As for pay...well...it varies depending upon
qualifications/skills/experience/area. I'm now looking for a new job as
network support/admin side. No qualifications yet except for MCP and I've
been offered from 45-60000 (but I've had a bit of experience)....not too bad
for a 21 year old??? Still..the job I want only pays $35,000, but money
isn't everything. New toys is :))))))

DN






Robert wrote in message <796obi$3pb$1@news.wantree.com.au>...
>im a student and i was interested in what most employers look for in a
>consultant. is it usualy a degree or what?
>any help would be apreciated!
>what about computer hardwardware technitians and stuff like that? what sort
>of pay can be expected for either?
>thanks!
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>please quote the currency your talking about(im in australia, so if your
not
>he its very relevant)
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>Robert Stephenson
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