Career Choice Guidence

[Chetan Patki]

Hello Gurus

I have a masters degree from India and I'm currently working as a Software Enginner in US. Now I am thinking of expanding my career options. I'm thinking about either doing MS from some good university or giving different certification exams from Microsoft, Sun etc.

Right now I'm confused between these options and I hope that if some body from experts like you can give me some suggestions it will help me to take better decision.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks
Chetan

[Manish Malik]

Certifications help you on-the-spot - you'll get a pay raise, or you'll get a better job somewhere or you'll get additional freelance work.

MS will give you long-time returns - and that MAY OR MAY NOT include an on-the-spot-better-job.

Still, if you are doing well in your job and not earning much below your satisfaction, it'd may be advisable not to get out of the rhythm for full-time studies, and go for certifications in your preferred area of interest - like Cisco for networking, MS for software expertise,etc. etc.

But then, above all, you should get to know how to market your certifications really well and tap the most out of them.

If you're more interested in doing full-time MS, that too is a good option, provided you are mentally ready to devote time once again to studying like that.


Manish
http://www.manishmalik.com

[Chetan Patki]

Thanks Manish for your suggestions

Chetan