buy some of their products. We had to send several people to courses in
order to upgrade our network while I was with Schoollink.
Timothy Heald
Information Systems Manager
Overseas Security Advisory Council
U.S. Department of State
571.345.2319
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-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 2:48 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re: Re:CF Salary Range
Yes, some of the Cisco certs have practical exams. Some of the certs are so
scary, that finding someone with the cert is like winning the lottery.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dana Tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2003 12:16 pm
Subject: Re: Re:CF Salary Range
> I think I have heard this but am not sure. It would explain why
> the Cisco
> cert has a better reputation than the MCSE though
>
> Heald, Tim writes:
>
> > Don't some of the more advanced Cisco Certs have a practical exam?
> >
> >
> > Timothy Heald
> > Information Systems Manager
> > Overseas Security Advisory Council
> > U.S. Department of State
> > 571.345.2319
> >
> > The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of
> the U.S.
> > Department of State or any affiliated organization(s). Nor have
> these> opinions been approved or sanctioned by these
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> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dana Tierney [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 12:12 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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