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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostI see some BA roles advertised where they are looking for some SQL skills / familiarity. If this is the target role, there's no harm in doing this and it may help.Comment
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Originally posted by Paralytic View PostThat's not a tech role though, is it? It looks like you should be attending a Comprehension 101 course whilst I pop over to Amazon to buy Apostrophe's for Dummy's.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostWhere does the OP say that a tech role is the target?
I said it, in the post you responded to, and quoted. Twice:
Originally posted by Paralytic View PostThis - unless you're a hardcore DBA, having SQL on your CV when applying for a technical role is just like having English on your CV - its just expected that you'll have the basics and be able to get on with things.
You're unlikely to walk into a tech role with just BA and basic SQL skills.
Online Course: Reading Comprehension 101 - Certificate and CEUs | UniversalClassLast edited by Paralytic; 7 August 2020, 14:29.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostWhere does the new Gricer sockie say that a tech role is the target?Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostWhere does the OP say that a tech role is the target?Comment
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Originally posted by fiisch View PostCan anyone give me recommendations for online courses to learn SQL from home? Bonus points if on completion it carries some form of accreditation I can put on my CV.
Currently in a very good contract as a Business Analyst which has helped me rediscover my mojo, but project is drawing to a close and workload has eased dramatically. Due to Covid; IR35 and recently having a second child, I'm starting to look longingly at the relative security of permanent vacancies, and considering throwing my hat in the ring, but SQL seems to be becoming a more must-have requirement, particularly for the higher paying roles.
I've done some QBASIC programming years ago (as a teenager before I discovered girls and beer), and SQL is not completely alien to me, but having not had to formally use it in a job before wanting to bolster my CV ready for an assault on the job market.
TIA.
that's your course done. Invoice is in the post.Comment
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Originally posted by Paralytic View PostWhere did I say the OP said that? See, I can play that game too.
I said it, in the post you responded to, and quoted. Twice:
(though, since you're a pedant, I'll accpept I actually said technical role once and tech role once)
Online Course: Reading Comprehension 101 - Certificate and CEUs | UniversalClass
Now fook off and have a nice weekend.Comment
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Thank you - I will give the course a go.
Indeed - no interest in moving into a more technical role or become a SQL magician, just some of the BA roles I would ordinarily apply for are now more commonly listing SQL as a nice-to-have or even must-have requirement. Possibly due to the job market, but noticing specs are becoming more demanding - approached for a perm role this morning where client wanted a Business Analyst, with 8 years specialising in Reinsurance; SQL skills; Power BI and experience on regulatory projects, which seemed especially particular!
Incidentally, what's a gricer and a sockie?!Comment
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Originally posted by fiisch View PostThank you - I will give the course a go.
Indeed - no interest in moving into a more technical role or become a SQL magician, just some of the BA roles I would ordinarily apply for are now more commonly listing SQL as a nice-to-have or even must-have requirement. Possibly due to the job market, but noticing specs are becoming more demanding - approached for a perm role this morning where client wanted a Business Analyst, with 8 years specialising in Reinsurance; SQL skills; Power BI and experience on regulatory projects, which seemed especially particular!
Incidentally, what's a gricer and a sockie?!Comment
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