hi IT professionals and human resource personnel in the house
i'm really confused
i just graduated from the university as a mechanical Engineer
but what i really want to do is go into the IT sector,
starting off with Systems Engineering, analysis and Networking then later
onto Software Engineering, Design And programming then
finally telecoms or maybe just retire to lecturing as God would guide me.

i really don't know how to change paths
do i go for a second degree
or certification
or maybe do my masters in Information technology
please i really need help on where to start on this quest to fulfill my passion and goals.

pls i need your honest advice on which is possible
or how to go about it.
thanks

get an IT job,no matter how little while u focus on certifications

Kx:

get an IT job,no matter how little while u focus on certifications

@kingsleyinfo, I think kx's advice is a brilliant one. If IT is what you really want, try getting a job in that area not minding the 'salary' which may not be so encouraging at the onset. Since you have a focus and know where you're going to, you shouldn't be detered. At the same time, you'll be chasing up relevant IT certifications. ALL THE BEST

Take all the earlier advice but if your problem lies in not having any IT knowledge, i think you can register in any computer center for 6 months and within that period, try to get some old computers to buy and use as your experimental/Lab equipment.  Dismantling and coupling personal computers like that on your own makes you very good (trust me). You should do friends and relations computers for free (for now) as well because you need the experience.

You may decide to go for your MSc later but experience and certification matters very much in IT. As much as i like your career path, i must tell you that you'll need to stick to either hardware/Networking or Software. You CANT be jack of all trades and be good at all. You can be sure those paths are really broad on their own and can be broken down into several child paths i.e .Net Programmer, Java Programmer, SAP programmer, Oracle/SQL Programmer ETC the mentioned ones can still be broken down to many sectors like .Net Programming - ADA, A#, C#, C++, F#, VB, ASP etc.

My point is just take your niche and be good at it. Wishing you the best in your endeavour.

NB: BTW, you are NOT really changing path as such as you'll need many things you were taught in your Engineering Fac. But DO NOT go for a second degree at all. its NOT worth it. You already have what it takes.

Kingsleyinfo, you can move from where you are now to any field of your choice, all the advice given are ok.
You are a success.

thanks all
I'm a self starter simply put i thought myself everything i know in IT
i have been reading books, troubleshooting and configuring networks small time
I just feel like i'm ready to step into deep waters.
its good to know that my field of study in the university is really not an issue

Thanks for all your encouragement
its times like this that makes one believe that Nigeria can truely be great

I feel like i'm a success already
i'll keep everyone posted.

I think online international executive mba is the best option.

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@last post
are u doing advertisement for your job? every where you will comment the same. lol

^^
Yeah, the guy is obviously selling an Oracle training.

@Ajanlekoko
@scantee

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Kindly advise, i made a 3rd class in geology and currently doing a contract job for the past two years in admin/logistics
unit with a reputatable multinational company.I intend to study abroad to obtaina fresh B.sc or B.Eng or maybe continue
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hi IT professionals and human resource personnel in the house
i'm really confused
i just graduated from the university as a mechanical Engineer
but what i really want to do is go into the IT sector,
starting off with Systems Engineering, analysis and Networking then later
onto Software Engineering, Design And programming then
finally telecoms or maybe just retire to lecturing as God would guide me.

i really don't know how to change paths
do i go for a second degree
or certification
or maybe do my masters in Information technology
please i really need help on where to start on this quest to fulfill my passion and goals.

pls i need your honest advice on which is possible
or how to go about it.
thanks

I graduated with cgpa of 3.48 (B.Ed Physics) but I love to lecture and that has been my passion.
My fellow nralanders. Please I have these few questions to ask:-
1. What are the chances of good academics excellence and recognision in physics Education and Industrial Physics, for someone that aspires been a lecturer
2. How possible is it to get scholarship in studying outside nigeria or inside nigerian university.
PLEASE!... I do need a candid advise that will bring me out of this confusion..