And even a certificate's not always necessary. Recently-graduated high school students can reap benefits from just a few courses, says Kathy Schwalbe , MIS area coordinator for Augsburg College. They might be doing help-desk stuff, but it gets them in the field. But if you're switching fields, she says, an IT certificate will show employers you're serious about the high-tech business. Schwalbe also reminds people to consider their aptitudes and options before plunging into the high-tech arena.
People see there's so many jobs . . .
I think you have to like change, and to constantly be willing to teach yourself new things.