Do they have a history of preparing for an Oracle career?
This is the most important indicator of all and it separates the real Oracle superstars from those who simply want an Oracle job for the high paycheck. A real superstar will show coursework from age 18 that indicates a desire to manage a large database system, with progressive coursework in computer science, engineering, data management and Information Systems and a history of college jobs that involve managing electronic data. • Do they possess a professional degree or certification? If an employee has earned an MD, JD, MBA, MSEE degree or professional certifications such as a CPA, they will be very difficult to replace in the open job market. • Are they Oracle certified? – While there are many marginal Oracle professionals who can earn the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) credentials, the Oracle Certified Master (OCM) requires a challenging practicum that only a dedicate Oracle professional can pass. • Did they distinguish themselves by graduating from a competitive school? If the
