just passed my first certification test!

[dolph]

i'm in the middle of transferring schools, but in the meantime i'm working and doing an internship. i had decided that i should do something to formalize my computer knowledge (and look good on a resume), so i studied for the microsoft certified professional (installing, configuring, & administering win2k, test 70-210). after a few weeks of book learning, some sample tests, and virtually no practical experience, i passed the fvcker. now i just want to take the a+ & network+ so i can make some decent money on the side. lord, i know so many people that would gladly pay $40+/hr for someone to do computer work, i'll be buying dual 19" lcds in no time...

 

[rutchtkim]

A+ and N+ are too easy, dont waste ur money on the tests, not worth it

 

[bmacd]

congrats

-=bmacd=-

 

[dolph]

Originally posted by: rutchtkim
A+ and N+ are too easy, dont waste ur money on the tests, not worth it

i know they're probably too easy, but (dumb) people are easily impressed by long lists, and anything that's "a+" just sounds great . i guess i should find some practice tests and see how easy they really are, then decide if they're worth studying for.

thanks bmacd!

 

[dum]

i don't know about the Net+ exam, but the A+ is easy. I would take them anyway because you can use the two of them to replace 1 Microsoft exam if you want to get an MCSD or MCSE i think.

 

[nord1899]

Just be careful about getting too many certs, without any real experience to back it up. Many HR people will toss out a resume with a lot of certs. Just looks really bad. And one reason is this:

after a few weeks of book learning, some sample tests, and virtually no practical experience, i passed the fvcker

 

[jaynonymous]

First of all - Congratulations! I would recommend getting the A+ and Net+ to start off with and then try to get a "real" job working on computers. Then, pursue the MCSA and MCSE as you work. That way, you will have experience in the field. There are so many MCSE certified people that have no clue how to actually manage a network that it devalues the certification for those of us that actually know what they are doing. I think that certifications are very valuable to display to potential employers that you at least have some knowledge of a topic, but believe me, they will find out quick enough if you don't know what you are doing. Again, congratulations, and good luck on your certification quest!

 

[tweakmm]

I'm a CNA(certified novell administrator) and I know almost nothing about novell networks

 

[RGN]

Originally posted by: tweakmm
I'm a CNA(certified novell administrator) and I know almost nothing about novell networks

I need to take that one. I do most of the Novell administration at work. 7 servers, 2 trees. I just don't have the time...

 

[RGN]

Originally posted by: dolph
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WTF?!?!?!!?


:Q

 

[fluxquantum]

aren't networking jobs oversaturated and not doing so hot right now? correct me if i am wrong. congrats by the way.