EXPERT RESPONSE
Please stay the course and be patient, I am sure the right job will come
along. As you are quickly discovering, there is a lot more to getting
hired as a DBA than just having that certification. You must also
possess other qualities that add value to an organization. Some of
these include good communication skills, personality, being a team
player, etc.
For starters, I would suggest focusing your attention on your resume and
interviewing skills. I will be publishing a three-part article series on
SearchOracle that addresses these issues. The first article is entitled "Getting Back to Basics:
Critical Reminders for DBA Job Seekers." This article addresses the
basic things you can do to improve your chances of getting hired. The
second article will focus on the additional roles and technical skills
that a DBA can focus on, including Oracle ERP, which, to answer your
second question, is the same as Oracle applications. The third article
will review the types and benefits of certifications.
Hang in there and good luck!
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