I have a physics degree and getting A+
microwatt
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I have ba in physics and was wondering if this would hurt me in finding a job with entry level. should I leave the degree off my resume ?
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NetworkNewb
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Definitely leave it on. A lot of employers just want to see you have a degree and don't even care what it is in. -
DatabaseHead
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+ 1 on the degree. Physics degree is a STEM degree leave it, it's a huge value add. -
EagerDinosaur
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These days it seems that almost every job requires a degree (in the UK at least), so probably best to leave it on. I reckon a Physics background is a pretty good starting point for most IT roles.
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EANx
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I always give a +1 to someone with a STEM/technical degree, as opposed to a humanities major. -
dmoore44
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I work with a few people with hard science (Physics, Chemistry, etc...) degrees, so no, I don't think it'll hurt you at all.Graduated Carnegie Mellon University MSIT: Information Security & Assurance Currently Reading Books on TensorFlow -
--chris--
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I worked with a guy with a BS from MSU in kinesiology, his current employer requires a BS for his position...they did not care what it was. He used to be a junior high gym teacher. -
Moldygr33nb3an
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That's awesome! Why would you even consider hiding that? People with a STEM degree, almost always have a greater understanding of theory and logic; especially with a background in physics! -
DatabaseHead
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Moldygr33nb3an wrote: »That's awesome! Why would you even consider hiding that? People with a STEM degree, almost always have a greater understanding of theory and logic; especially with a background in physics!
My daughter is taking Physics in high school and I can barely understand it......
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DatabaseHead
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I always give a +1 to someone with a STEM/technical degree, as opposed to a humanities major.
Humanities get a -1? -
Hatch1921
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Our Sr. network engineer was a physics teacher.... I would leave it on. As mentioned... it's a STEM degree... you have the mental horsepower to learn and tackle a technical job. This is a huge plus IMO.... keep it on and good luck.
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kurosaki00
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Do you have a degree in Physics? Like, a legit BS in physics? Why would you want to go for IT instead of getting something that pays much more ?
A entry level in mechanical engineering, application engineer, energy engineering will pay twice or more than an entry level job in IT.
I mean if you really want to go for IT, sure, go for it. Do w/e makes you happy.meh -
Bjcheung77
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That's great you've got a degree in physics. If you're looking at A+ as your starting point, that's a good "vendor neutral" exam.
I would continue onwards with more CompTia exams or other exams that your company pays for. Vendor Neutral first...
Then you need to "specialize" yourself in a niche of IT. InfoSec, DataBase, VM, Project Management, ITIL, etc.
Lastly, get the Biz/IT certs that correspond to the niche (or two) you would like to work in, such as VMware & PMP.... -
DatabaseHead
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I was thinking if they did get a legit BS in Physics from an accredited University they are smarter than 95% of this forum, LOL.kurosaki00 wrote: »Do you have a degree in Physics? Like, a legit BS in physics? .
