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Hi,I would really appreciate if I can get some help or advice.I graduated from a business and computing degree, I never used it, and I work in a total different field, with no career prospect.i'm trying to get a carer in te IT industry but I don't know where to start. i don't have the experience, any idea?? e.g. courses, or work. I like programing and technical issues.so sorry if i'm wasting your time.

P.S. i'm over 30

thanks

 

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Your age is irrelevant... some people get their start in IT well over the age of 50.

So do you want to program, or become a tech? The two job roles are far apart. If you want to be a programmer, learn to program - plenty of books and Web resources out there. If you want to be a tech, start studying for the A+ certification.

Welcome!

 

Welcome to CF !

 

thanks all and much appreciated

 

Hi there and welcome

Have you decided what type of career you want in the IT sector?

 

Thanks Wizard,

I'm really intrested in Programming, any tips?

 

Sorry I don't have any tips as I'm not a programmer. I know there are some programmers that post frequently on here that would be able to help you.

 

Hi and welcome to CF!

What programming languages have you has experience with?

If 'none' then you are in for a fairly steep learning curve! And in that case I'd suggest getting hold of a free version of a language to see if programming is for you. Possible languages might include C, Perl or Ruby.

Or you could look for Visual basic - I believe that Microsoft has a very cheap student version. The downside of this would be that you have to learn all the Windows stuff as well as the language, which makes it harder (IMHO).

Harry.

 

Hi again and thanks,

I have background in C and C++ but I haven't used it for skills, learned some jave script too.

 

The why not dream up a project, design and build it, then show it to prospective employers?

Harry.

 

Hello & Welcome...

I know nothing of programing sorry

 

thanks Harry,

would you choose C++?

 

thanks Rafek, no probs

 

Depends on the platform. If Windows then the choices are C++ or C#; C is only useful now for command-line stuff. If Linux then the choice is wider.

Harry.

 

Thanks Harry