i m a IT fresher,how long will it take to master the software devolopment field?
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One sugestion is that keep updating your knoweldge as much as you can and also share your knowldge with others where u can really devlope a lot
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The way of the world is business, finance and IT knowledge. If a person already has an IT background and he gains business knowledge, he is good to go.
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Try to keep up the technology in software engineer, like .NET platform or JAVA. And the methods of building good software.\n\nAlways learn from the master about 'what is good' in software engineer. Don't forget to have some certification.\n\nThe last is try to understand what is your market, try to find the target of clients.
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To be an IT professional you should be either a B.E, M.E or MCA candidate for the recruiter to have any kind of interest on your profile, as far as qualification is concerned this the minimum and also it required that u have atleast 70% aggreagate in your academics.\n\nAs far as skill is concerned \n* You should be good in English be it in speaking or written (but speaking mainly)\n\n* Its required that you have good knowledge and programming skills in atleast one language say C, C++, java etc.\n\nWell when you have 70% in B.E then you pass the first phase and you will be called to take a test\n\nThe second phase is to clear the aptitude test that is conducted by the IT companies. If u do well here too u are through to the third phase\n\nThe Third phase will most probably be a group discussion where you will be given a topic and asked to discuss in a group. (here your command over the english language is very much tested and your body language observed)\n\nThe final phase is the personal interview where you will be generally test.\n\nGood luck \n\nManoj
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Yes there is a mindset you should develop.  And that is to come to a realization that you absolutely must ....<fill in the blank with the goal you have set such as getting straight A's>  Only when you arrive at the stage of resolve that there is no other way, no alternative, that you positively must complete your studies successfully, will you ever find it within yourself to stay the course, to put in the long arudous hours, to sustaint the grind and overcome any and all distractions.\n\nI have studied countless hours to attain a Master's degree.  Most would not be able to sustain the effort required.  I pride myself on having such a mentality.  I studied 40 hours for a final exam once (for a single class).  I put in 210 hours on a class project.  Envision yourself forward in time in your development.  Know that professionals earn a lucrative income, and there's a reason.  They paid the price.
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Well, in what field is your BE? In my opinion, it is easy to get into the regular software companies very easily with just a BE degree, no matter what the field of specialization. I'm sure examinations are conducted at a national level by companies like Infosys, Wipro and TCS. Apply to these, it should be fairly easy to make it in these companies. \n\nOnce you get in there, a few years of experience should be good to get you into more specialized IT companies. Else, you can always continue working at the place you make it in. All the best.
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With MS in CS your option are wide open . If you are working in Bangalore( Silicon Valley of India ) you can earn 400000 Rs /PA ( ~10K USD ) with 2 years of experience and it can go upto  2000000 ( ~50K USD/PA ) for 10 years of software development experience .\n\nThe actual buying power in Local curreny is three times of the US ( 50K in Bangalore = 150K in California )
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First off, you will need to choose a career path. Nobody on this board can tell you which path to choose that has to come from you. Remember that you are choosing a career, so choose the path that will make you the happiest both in the short and the long term. This includes picturing where you will be 5-10 years down the line.\n\nOnce you have chosen a career path, never stop educating yourself in that field. For example if you are a programmer, continue to learn the newest and most sought after languages, i.e., web services, J2EE etc.\n\nFinally it sounds as if your career at your present company is butting up against a dead end. I would reccomend that you start looking for a new place to work that can help further your career and bring excitement to your day. Keep the old job until you find something then make the leap.\n\nGood luck in whatever path you take...
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It really depends on how much experience you have programming. In my experience a junior developer could make 50 to 60k while someone who has been doing it for a few years and is very good can make upwards of 100k.
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since there is a new breed of IT engineers you will not stand a chance against them in any arena unless you pursue higher studies.since you don't seem to have a penchant for programming i'd suggest you to try your hand at data base management or networking.off the two dba would be the best choice as it is the need of the hour.moreover software firms are expecting a shortage of manpower across the nation very soon.
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Well, it's a challenging job. But, if you have a flair for it, you can really excel. Time constraints and pressures will be there quite often, but if you have the urge to learn more, then it won't be a problem. A good indicator to gauge the extent of your interest in programming would be -- Do you feel a sense of accomplishment or satisfaction after successfully executing a complex program??
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GNIIT \n\nThe new Industry-Endorsed GNIIT Program with Multiple tracks\n\nNIIT's all-new, industry-endorsed GNIIT program for IT career aspirants is aimed at bridging the IT manpower shortage expected over the next three years. It is expected that hundreds of thousands of Knowledge professionals, with sharply defined skill-sets for varied industry needs, will be required worldwide. \n\nIndia alone is expected to face a shortage of 4,30,000 professionals by 2007. Our flagship program-which recognizes that general-purpose IT training with uniform content for everyone just isn't good enough for the emerging IT age-offers learners as many as four specialization tracks. \n\nWhat ever may be , all these kind of institute can guide you some extend. But you should take some initiative to keep you on the track. First identify what you are?. then, check where will u fit?. then, try to get into that?. Thats all. But always think futur like "if not this what else next?". \n\nAll the best.
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Programming wise Java & Servelets, Web Site Development, PHP, Pearl, JS/Ajax, SQL, linux.*\n\nEnterprise stuff: Business Integration, Modeling, design patterns\n\nTools: Eclipse\n\nYou'll need to have some topic area expertise too, tech only will only work if you go to work for a tech stack provider.
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Buy a book. You can learn it at home. Probably takes about 2 months, if youre interested.
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It depends on the school.  Make sure it is regionally accredited.  Many reputable, established colleges have on-line degree programs now so stick with those and stay away from the "storefront' types that are strictly businesses.  Although the programs may be similar, some employers and other institutions do not recognize those.  You will have only the knowledge you have gained for the thousands you will be spending.  If you choose an accredited program from a "real" school, you have the knowledge and the degree.  \n\nSome feel that on-line work is easier.  Trust me, in many cases, it is not!  You are completing 16 week courses in 6 weeks.  You will spend countless hours in front of the computer.  The big difference is that you don't have to attend class for several hours at a time.
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Hi,\n\nDont think that I am degrading your opinion. Its too late to switch your field of working. Its better try to improve in your own field.\n\nThe reason is you do not have experience in software field and hence you should be considered as a fresher. But a fresher should be with in a specific age limit as per the norms of software companies.\n\nI could give you real examples. When software companies came to our institution for campus interviews, many of the companies did not selected two of my classmates since they had two to three years break in their history. The reason they gave is our norms is that a fresher should be with in certian age limit during selection.\n\nAnd an important thing is the two students are highly skilled both technically and in other aspects.\n\nI think you understand.\n\nBetter work for your growth in you own field or if you are very much interested in software, you can try to open a small software companry of your own and employ some workers and manage them.\n\nBest of Luck\n\n**********\nVasu M\n**********
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The good bit is that you have experience. I would get some certs too as some of those hiring like to see them whether you think it really indicates ability or not. So the usual A+,network+, MCP,MCSA.MCSE etc and whatever your specialism is (mine was citrix). If you could get some documented project management experience then that would give more opportunity to "shop around" in terms of pastures new. There is, apparently another skills shortage in some areas of IT.Obviously IT is another profession where ageism also plays a part.