Got a Masters Degree can't find work HELP!!!?

Question

I have just finished up a Masters of Science in Management with a concentration in Information Security. The bad part is that I can't find a good paying job. I'm stuck at $55000 a year and can't seem to get a wage higher than that. To make matters worse the $55,0000 I got now I could've got with my Bachelors degree. I also have 10 years of IT experience. I just don't know what else to do. I even tried finding a job out of state. I'm feeling like my MSM is worthless. Any advice on companies wanting people with Graduate degrees. I also forgot from what I can tell people with no experience in IT with just a Masters make more money or the same as I do with 10 years of experience. It seems everyone looking at IT wants a million certs and experience in at least 50 different things and then you might get $60,000 or $65,000. When I read the job ads for IT they read like shopping list. But the people hiring aren't paying for the quals either. Where are the good paying jobs IT used to have?

Answer 1

I thought IT jobs pay so well, maybe in the network management?? I have friends doing very well. Can't believe only $55K with MSM, something is wrong! You need to check and compare with others in the same industry. Maybe you can check out www.salary.com to see what you are actually worth..

Answer 2

specific, you could. while you're in community college, you will get affiliate degree, yet once you're in 4 years college then you definately gets Bachelor's degree. AS - 2 years then BS - 2 extra years and additionally you will ought to take GRE try with the intention to get admitted into Graduate college for Masters or/and PhD, purely such as you ought to take LSAT for regulation degree, MCAT for clinical degree, etc. desire this enables.

Answer 3

The IT field has been flooded with people who have degrees or certifications but no practical experience. Have a pro take a look at your resume. You may be selling your previous experience short. It's a competitive field so a little self promotion won't hurt.



Hang in there and good luck!