I have a physics degree and getting A+

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

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

+ 1 on the degree. Physics degree is a STEM degree leave it, it's a huge value add.

EagerDinosaur

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.

EANx

I always give a +1 to someone with a STEM/technical degree, as opposed to a humanities major.

dmoore44

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.

--chris--

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

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

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......

DatabaseHead

EANx wrote: »

I always give a +1 to someone with a STEM/technical degree, as opposed to a humanities major.

Humanities get a -1?

Hatch1921

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.

Hatch

kurosaki00

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.

Bjcheung77

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

kurosaki00 wrote: »

Do you have a degree in Physics? Like, a legit BS in physics? .

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.

jibtech

microwatt wrote: »

I have ba in physics...

Y'all kill me.