That's why doctors have to work in hospitals a few years before they can
graduate and even then, its more work in the field before they are given
more advancement.
One problem I see are these "technical schools" that promise to have you
in and out in 6 weeks with an MSCE, MCP, CCNA, A+, etc. They just have
you memorize answers to the tests and send you on your way. What really
kills me is that they also tell you you will be making 70k a year as
soon as you graduate and get your first job. That may be the case with
some people but I don't think the companies hiring them know much
either.
I started at the bottom and worked my way up. I was lucky to find some
small family owned consulting service that was willing to let me learn
and teach me as I worked there. I made less then 20k a year but I was
getting real world experience with network, repair, programming, web
design, concepts, you name it.
I've worked side by wide with MSCEs who just learned about computers 12
months before and it shows. They can only troubleshoot what they know
and not rule out anything outside their scope of knowledge. I've also
worked with people who started programming on an Apple II when they were
6 years old and they are a wealth of knowledge.
Some kind of mentor program may work. If I was hiring anyone, I would
really take a look at what they have done with technology as far as a
hobby and in previous employment.
IMHO
-----Original Message-----
From: Dana Tierney [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 12:10 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re: Re:CF Salary Range
> We need to get out of the certwhore IT mentality, and need to realize
that practical experience under the guidance of mentors is a required
component in create quality IT people.
Perhaps an apprenticeship program. Or certification that requires
hands-on
knowledge. I've talked to my share of ignorant MCSEs. But perhaps the
problem is in THAT certification rather than the whole certification
concept.
Dana
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