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	Can freshers with OCP actually get jobs as an oracle DBA? I am a fresher (Engg graduate) and want to do an oracle certification program.I heard that it is very hard to get a fresher oracle dba job.Can u tell me any certification programs that involves less of coding. 1 answer - Asked By: Priya - 2/23/2011

	Is it very hard or nearly impossible to get a Oracle DBA job being a fresher? Then How to be a DBA? What are the different steps to become a oracle dba,many institutes are providing training for it. But being a fresher its hard to work as a fresher,so whats the way to crack it. Should we start our career as oracle developer instead of DBA. @kenzo: You are right dear,so I think there should be a assistant DBA designation should be there,so that the junior people should learn from them. 1 answer - Asked By: - 9/3/2012

	IS IT LEGAL TO SEND MY DBA OUTSOURCE JOBS FROM ME AS AN EMPLOYEE OF MY EMPLOYER? Im setting up a fictitious Business name and I am going to be sending (say) web design jobs to this DBA from my job. I will be outsourcing those to other people that will do it cheaper so that I make a profit. I am setting up a consulting Business per say. Is this legal in California. Outsourcing jobs to myself from the company I work for. 2 answers - Asked By: TDOG - 10/18/2008

	Help I am in England trying to find a Sybase/MSSQL dba job in Canada? Help I am in London England and trying to find a Sybase/MSSQL dba job in Canada in time for my settlement there. 1 answer - Asked By: tum2006 - 1/24/2007

	What are the types of jobs in computer programming and software? What are the names of the basic jobs and categories, and what does each one do? REMEMBER, in software programming! 1 answer - Asked By: Bobby S - 3/22/2007

	How can I get a job as a DBA or a mainframe systems professional? I've always wanted to work as a DBA or a systems person. Being a mainframe IT (development) professional, I think it is logical I seek work there instead of in the PC world. Problem is, where do I start? 1 answer - Asked By: Algebra21 - 12/14/2008

	What kind of jobs are available with a computer programming degree? I will be starting classes this semester to get a vocational degree in computer programming. I was hoping to get a bachelors or associates, but the college does not offer the course with those degrees. Anyway, besides programming, what other jobs could I possibly get with this degree? It may be a dumb question, but I was hoping for some insight. I am taking this course mainly because I enjoy working with computers, and I'm hoping to turn it into a career. 2 answers - Asked By: pe1184 - 8/6/2011

	What is like to work as a Technical Support Engineer? Hello! I work at the moment as a DBA and I've received an offer from Microsoft as an Technical Support Engineer for SQL Server... It's not "help desk" or call centre, 'cause I would offer support for technical people but... I don't really know what this job is actually like... I wonder if it's more challenging than the DBA job... 1 answer - Asked By: Ancuta B - 2/5/2007

	From where I can get latest dumps for OCA in Administration, How its job opportunities as a fresher? I have completed my Btech with First class in ECE. Now working on SQL only 2 month experience and I have completed a course on Oracle DBA.Its my dream job. 1 answer - Asked By: SUBIN - 3/14/2011

	What computer related jobs are in demand right now? That don't have anything to do with computer programing. Also, What majors would I take in college to get these jobs? Thanks. 3 answers - Asked By: redfox1160 - 8/25/2008

	What skills are requied to become a Oracle DBA ? I am from Electronics background and working as a trainer in a Pvt company but now I want to change my career to IT field. I am having some basic knowledge of SQL programming, that's why i decided to go for a Oracle DBA. Is knowledge of LINUX is must for a DBA? 5 answers - Asked By: Naveen Gupta - 9/8/2012

	What kind of high paying jobs and what kind of volunteer work do they have for computer science degrees? I'm interested in getting a degree in computer science. What volunteer work can I do to fulfill in getting in this college? Also what high paying jobs do businesses offer for people with computer degrees? 1 answer - Asked By: Michael Phillips - 2/23/2012

	In this recession period is it possible to get DBA job .or i shall start teaching in computers? Mostly people telling me to get a teaching job in computers rather ten as a dba in software company.as u after som time cant be able to giv time in family 4 answers - Asked By: lavi - 5/11/2009

	What are some of this highest paying jobs in technology? I was wondering what some of the highest paying technology jobs were and what type of degree I would need to get one. 2 answers - Asked By: Michael - 6/3/2007

	Which certification is better to pursue between SCJP and Oracle DBA? 1. Depending on the availabiliy of jobs in India and the initial salary 2. Future prospects 3. Expenses involved to get the certification Pls dont refer to a website ,I want your view. BTW,I am 32 yrs old with only a general B.Sc degree. ,working as a sales executive,but i want to change industry.And I am presently pursuing both MBA & MCA but confused as to which one to follow,since I have less time & more monetary constraints.Plz give me a well-advice. 4 answers - Asked By: pii - 6/2/2009

	After getting a certification from IBM in oracle sql and dba fundamentals where can i apply & what will be pay? I want to start applying for job from September 2011, once i get my graduation BE IT score card . Im planning to give the oracle certification IBM exam this weekend and part 2 next weekend. As I'm investing alot of my pocket money into these exams i wish to know whether i shall get a good job with good pay scale. And i have already given the internal exams which came while doing the course and have passed. 2 answers - Asked By: Zara Emerald - 8/14/2011

	How useful is Oracle 9i version knowledge to get computer related jobs in big cities? My background is BSc (Phy,Maths,Electronics). Computer courses to get quick jobs nowadays in Hyderabad? 1 answer - Asked By: ccc - 9/25/2007

	What kind of jobs can i get with the information systems degree? Im still studying Information systems at the college . My question is are there good jobs with this major? and what kind of jobs? 1 answer - Asked By: Laura - 8/5/2012

	What is DBA (Defense Base Act) insurance and how to make estimate? I am a contractor for and taking projects in the US Military base. Recently I have given my quote for a project and they Army has asked me to provide DBA insurance estimate and include it in my quote. As it is the first time I see such thing, does anybody knows how to prepare the DBA insurance estimate? Thanks. 2 answers - Asked By: - 10/28/2010

	With an Associate Degree in Computer Science and my Oracle OCP Cerification, What kind of job should I expect? I will have my AS in Computer Science and my OCP certification all within the next year, and I will have interned for a year also My question is what can I expect when I enter the "real world" fo to speak. How difficult will it be to get a job?? How much can i expect my payscale to be?? PLZ any helpfull input will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! 2 answers - Asked By: Ordba - 6/6/2008

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