Recruiter Insight - 1.5 Years After Graduation
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CS vs CIS
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Two angles must be considered:
1. What the employer expects.
2. Your personal satisfaction & growth vs. the required coursework.
I am an I/T professional that aids in recruiting for a BIG manufacturing company and I have a CS degree, granted by a Math dept. (and I am not just a coder.)
I hired in 1.5 years ago with some CIS folks, and the knowledge I brought with me from my CS course of study has positioned me far above my peers in only 1.5 years. Yes, it's unfair that I get paid about the same as a CIS person, but my potential is higher and I am not playing the daily catch-up game.
Remember, employers see the I/T job market as tight, especially with regard to lower-salaried, entry-level (read: recent undergrad.) employees. Many employers are happy to get ANYONE that can write simple SQL or even HTML. They can always send you to training.
As for personal satisfaction, do what you won't regret in the future.
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Two angles must be considered: 1. What the employer expects. 2. Your personal satisfaction & growth vs. the required coursework. I am an I/T professional that aids in recruiting for a BIG manufacturing company and I have a CS degree, granted by a Math dept. (and I am not just a coder.) I hired in 1.5 years ago with some CIS folks, and the knowledge I brought with me from my CS course of study has positioned me far above my peers in only 1.5 years. Yes, it's unfair that I get paid about the same as a CIS person, but my potential is higher and I am not playing the daily catch-up game. Remember, employers see the I/T job market as tight, especially with regard to lower-salaried, entry-level (read: recent undergrad.) employees. Many employers are happy to get ANYONE that can write simple SQL or even HTML. They can always send you to training. As for personal satisfaction, do what you won't regret in the future.