If I learn some we design , some networking , some programming , will I be able to find a job easier?

Instead of specializing if I learn a little bit of everything including some database , networking , light programming %26amp; some web design , will I be able to find a job faster? Or people expect specialists? I was thinking about System Administrator with a lot of different skills for a small company not willing to invest in too much workers. Thx.

If I learn some we design , some networking , some programming , will I be able to find a job easier?
I'd put it simply like this... if you're looking to make the most money in what you do... specialize. Know that it will take you at least 6months to a year of focusing and constantly using your particular skill to become adept enough to be paid for it. Gone are the days of slapping a Hyperlink and some javascript on a website and getting paid for it.





Learn one language in and out. If you're doing desktop programming, check out C# or any of the .Net languages are in hot demand right now... AND those languages will also help you with web programming as Silverlight, assuming it takes off like it should, will be hot. If you are going to uni for programming, this should be on the list, or Java.





Or, if you are more visual... Learn Flash %26amp; ActionScript 3. Flash designers are also in high demand.





And finally, my favorite, PHP/MYSQL. these skil/ls are also in demand right now... Free downloads for both programs... a wealth of free info online... if you dont have money to properly shell out for Visual Studio... go this route. and the sql database is phenomenal and growing fast.





I'd pick a path and dive in, learning as much as you can before you start adding other things. And as with everything you've mentioned, they all inter-relate eventually. PHP/C# will lead you to database design and maintenance, and setting up MYSQL/Access will lead you to skills in networking.





Its a big mess of awesome. Good luck!


-Haelix-
Reply:I'd focus.





It never hurts to be good at lots of stuff, but if you're not great at anything they won't offer you the job. At least focus to one area. System Admin would require networking skills mostly. Programming wouldn't be much use and neither would web-design in that particular job.





As I say, they won't hurt, but unless you're also really good at network stuff too they'll give it to someone who is better at networking.
Reply:Database is one thing i'm lacking but I have seen countless jobs that are looking for somebody with database experience...





Get yourself some certifications and you should have no trouble finding a job.





I'm just really getting started with my career and have just one mcp certification and am about 95% w\ my associates in network administration and support and I'm working in an entry-level $30k job, which with another year experience and a couple more solid certs + degree I'm expecting to nearly double.
Reply:well to be a system admin u need to do say MCSA (microsoft system admin), this deals with windows 2003 server, networking, AD and a few other things.


since its best to learn 1 field to the max, and learn the other stuff just to increase knowledge. since it can take years to be a expert of just one of those areas.
Reply:It's always good to know everything, even if it's just the basics. but for the job, you need to show them some kind of proof, either a project, live demo or certificate.
Reply:It's always better to put more things on your resume and plus you will have your hand dipped into different fields so yes.
Reply:certifications are always good when looking for job


u make more money when you are specialzed in a domaine for sure