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It is pretty tought becoming a DBA in today's
marketplace. The fall of the dotcoms has put a lot of
IT workers into the job hunt. It is getting better
here in the US for IT workers, but job prospects are
not as rosy for beginning DBAs like they were when the
dotcom explosion took off. But I hope that doesn't
deter you if you seriously wish to become a DBA.
The best advice I can give one looking to become a DBA
is to try to leverage your existing skill set. For
instance, if you have experience as a developer, see
if you can get a job with a company that will let you
work part time as a developer and part time as a DBA.
That way, you trade your existing experience for the
chance at learning something new.
Outside of that, learn as much as you can about being
an Oracle DBA. Install Oracle on a machine at home so
that you can break it and fix it. Play around a lot
with the product! Try to find a mentor who will help
you elevate your skills.
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