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What is considered to be an entry level IT job?

When applying for entry-level jobs, does having a Master's Degree help or hurt your chances of being hired?

  • Can a candidate for an entry-level job be considered "overqualified" for having a Master's degree?

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    Tough question... Basically this depends upon what the job is, and if you have ANY sort of related experience. Anything can change based on any relevant field experience that you have (or projects you worked on) Now assuming that you do NOT have any relevant experience, and you are applying for a position that doesn't absolutely require a degree. In a situation like this having a masters can be viewed either way depending on the manager/HR rep.  I would personally view it as an accomplishment and expect that when I talk with you about it, you can give me relevant stories and experiences. Some could view it as being in need of to much compensation for the position. Basically if you have your masters you're looking to move up quickly or you're simply looking for a job to tide you over till you find your actual "dream" job. Ideally everyone is looking for the best employee no matter the experience. Having a masters shouldn't take you out of consideration as long as you make it clear you are comfortable with the entry level responsibilities.

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Depends on the job and field. For some jobs, even the entry-level jobs require an MS...or 5 years experience. Which can be hard to get if everyone is looking for an MS or 5 years experience. In that case, it will definitely help you. For other jobs, it could harm you. If they typically hire those without a Master's, you may be expected to be paid more, and they could hire someone with less education who could do that job just as well. There are also certain stigmas about different degree levels. I have heard from some recruiters in a particular field that they typically don't hire PhDs because they tend to be more interested in academia, and are likely to leave when the job doesn't fulfill them. If you are interested in a particular line of work, I suggest getting more specific information from people that are familiar with that field. Talk to educators, see if anyone has a friend in that field, or...ask Quora :)

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