Posted by Chung Leong on 08/06/06 06:18

Sharon O. wrote:
> So, if someone wants an IT job where does one learn the skills mentioned
> in job adverts? In your own time? Then why go to university and do a CS/SE
> degree?

I think it's sad to choose a academic area just as a mean to get a job
in the future. You are basically letting your profession becoming who
you are. Those who choose CS, I would hope, do so at least in part out
of intellectual curiosity.

A good way to pick up practical skills, I've found, is by hanging out
in a newsgroup. It exposes you to a variety of everyday problems that
you might not encounter in your own situation. You will also find
insights that you won't find in a book.

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