Advice needed

thedudeabides · #1 (**permalink**) 29-06-2012, 04:02 PM

Hi all. I'm a 25 year old diploma holder who just completed his National Service. Currently I am looking for a job and have no desire to further my studies(or at least not now). I have no prior work experience in any field.

I studied in IT but I am willing to try and learn new things. I understand that with my qualifications coupled with my near-to-zero work experience, I will get a low paying job. What advice do you guys have for me in choosing a suitable and reasonably paying job that I can advance or gain experience? Do you guys think being in the IT line now is good?

Any input is greatly appreciated.

#2 (**permalink**) 29-06-2012, 04:16 PM

How much you expect for "reasonably paying job"?

thedudeabides · #3 (**permalink**) 29-06-2012, 05:00 PM

Probably between the range of 1.5k to 1.7k? I have no clue.

hopeful · #4 (**permalink**) 29-06-2012, 08:57 PM

Do you have an interest in IT? If not do you have a clear goal of what you want to do?

If you have no idea yet, better to get a IT related job to gain some working experience...from there on after working 1-2 years you would have a clearer idea of how you want to progress...good luck.

#5 (**permalink**) 29-06-2012, 09:26 PM

you can ask for 1.8k...if you are interested in IT... make sure at least you know how to take computers apart... format/install/troubleshoot window systems...
basic networking and printing skills..

#6 (**permalink**) 30-06-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by thedudeabides

Probably between the range of 1.5k to 1.7k? I have no clue.

Current starting pay for poly grads is around 1.7 - 1.8k, so your expectations are realistic.

The question is really find something you are interested in, your pay expectation should be no problem for more fresh dip grad jobs...