“Do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” -Confucius At thirty-two, I came at Chubb to gain the skill sets I needed to move forward in my career. About a year ago, like many Americans, I found myself “downsized” out of a job. After recovering from the shock, I decided that this otherwise unfortunate turn of events would present an excellent opportunity to pursue my passion for IT. I already have a Bachelor of Arts in English from Emory University, so I really was not looking for another Bachelor’s degree. I needed job specific skills that would make me employable; skills that would help me advance to the next level. My positions to date are describable as functional with technical overtones.
I found that I currently occupy a middle ground between functional user and application analyst. Yet, I discovered upon interviewing for technical positions, many employers wanted experience I didn’t have. I have always been computer savvy, but did not have the professional training I needed. A decision to “do what I love” entailed returning to school.
I chose Chubb Institute because of their excellent reputation in the IT training industry. Chubb offers many advantages: immersion-style training in a true-to-life working environment, industry case studies and instructors recruited from the IT industry who offer invaluable career support and advice. Chubb’s newly developed Database Administration Program seemed to be the best choice to fill in my resume gaps. Databases and database applications have always fascinated me.
The Term Paper on History of Database
Storing data and files is an important aspect of business for various industries of the world. The storage of data in computers or database system is proven to be cost effective. Large or small database needs a system which will control the processes in the databases. Such applications are called database management systems (DBMS). From the time it was designed, the need for a good DBMS has ...
For years I have worked on Oracle platform applications and had a firm grasp of the tenets and rules that govern databases. Additionally, I have always enjoyed troubleshooting and problem solving. My job responsibilities often expand to encompass being the unofficial helpdesk / application support person for my colleagues. I thoroughly enjoy my coursework at Chubb and believe this program provides an excellent mix of practical and theoretical foundations that will further my career aspirations. All of these factors will prepare me for an entry-level IT career working with Oracle. Eventually I aspire to become a Database Administrator or Application Developer.
I currently work for a company as a payroll specialist, which ordinarily could be a niche “stuck there forever” (read: dead-end) type of job. However my current company offers much room for advancement as they are technology-driven and prolific Oracle users, both internally and externally. I see myself building on my skill set to move from the front-end to the back-end of the application. I feel as if Chubb has given me an “IT toolbox” to support me in a career that will hopefully last a lifetime.
