Question about Taking an A + Certification in Computers

[datdamkid]

Should I take the A + Certification for Computers? I am only 14 years Old but know a lot about computers. I don't know if it's worth Spending the $150 bucks that the test costs. Could someone please help me out?


Thanks
~ datdamkid

 

[Nocturnal]

It isn't worth a lot in the real world but it's still better than nothing.

 

[datdamkid]

But isn't it good for jobs...in the computer industry? Because I'm thinking about getting a job when I turn 15 in about 25 days....But I don't know if I can find a Good Computer type job.

 

[Cyberian]

There is some discussion about your question here.

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[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
It isn't worth a lot in the real world but it's still better than nothing.

Wrong. My A+ has been more beneficial in getting jobs than my MCSE or CNA.

Consider what you are commenting on.

 

[SWirth86]

No, dont take it.

 

[Nocturnal]

Originally posted by: datdamkid
But isn't it good for jobs...in the computer industry? Because I'm thinking about getting a job when I turn 15 in about 25 days....But I don't know if I can find a Good Computer type job.

Well if you read through previous posts about this subject you'll find that A+ does not mean a lot in the real world when you're looking for a job.

I think it might help you land a job at say Circuit City, Best Buy, Comp USA doing tech work for sure. But as for later in life I don't think it'll be much help.

Anyways you're looking to use the A+ cert in the near distant future. So I think it's worth it, do it.

 

[datdamkid]

Why shouldn't I take it?

 

[Nocturnal]

LOL don't listen to that guy. Just take it, it will be beneficial to you landing a job.

 

[datdamkid]

Has anyone actually taken the test? If so could you give me a type of ? they ask...So...if I do think about really taking the test I should know what to Study...


Thanks
~datdamkid

 

[Nocturnal]

There's a thread on A+ still visible on the main off topic page. Go there and read the tips that people have already posted.

 

[datdamkid]

Ahh i see Thanks

 

[SWirth86]

Because your time and effort and 150 bucks could be invested in a lot better things. Youre 14, and after looking at your site, youre definetly not going to get a job, ever.

PS Computer Type jobs suck ass. Being a tech is not fun. Fixing computers is not fun.

 

[datdamkid]

Yea my site does suck.... I am just learning HTML and all but I don't want to spend money on that...

 

[SWirth86]

I'm pretty sure you can learn HTML and have a great website for free.

But anyway I was talking about the content. I.E., youre too stupid and immature to get hired by anyone, unless youre good at bullshitting.

 

[Nocturnal]

For Christ sake, this guy is 14 years old. Give him a break. What crawled up your ass and died?

 

[datdamkid]

Thank you Nocturnal Your good help


Thanks
~ datdamkid