I have mentioned before that taking up a degree in Mechanical Engineering was my first option. When I was still a little girl, my father was working at a local chemical plant while trying to finish his Mechanical Engineering degree. I saw him working on his school projects and from my point of view, it was a lot fun. But he discouraged me from pushing through it and so I took up a Computer Engineering degree instead. Now, I’m glad I heeded his advice. I’m glad I’ve chosen to be a part of Information Technology. Though, I didn’t realize it while I was still trying to survive through college.

I started my IT career 7 years ago (it’s been a long time, huh). Most of my classmates in college were already hired before they even got their degree. The job offers were higher than the offers in non-IT field. Plus, those companies were the ones who sought out candidates by holding job fairs at our school. Well, I was one of those who got lucky (blessed, I might say) because my first career was with a big IT company and I was sent for training here in Japan for one year. The training was hard but fun. During that time, I’ve started to fall in love with what I do.

My career journey isn’t a walk in the park. Being in IT could be stressful at times and sometimes, we’re left with no other option but to stay in the office for more than 24 hours straight. But it really feels great when we successfully complete a project. It’s very exciting when I solve something that I thought was almost impossible. And, as IT is very broad and is very dynamic, an IT career is never boring. IT people seem to not run out of idea and so it is very important to keep abreast of those emerging and evolving technologies.

Other people may think that having longer work experience gives them the edge over those who are just starting their IT careers, but it’s not always the case. This is where IT certifications comes in. I’ve browsed through tons of job sites and most of the companies prefer those candidates who are certified.  After all, companies prefer written proofs over what you’ve just written on your resume.  Among the most common I encounter is the  Cisco certification.  I’ve been planning to take this one and as soon as I’m ready, I’ll take a go at it.  If everything goes well, this certification will definitely make a bigger impact on my resume, then I’ll have more chances at getting a better job.

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