Wow - that is amazing background. I welcome your point of view
and I can work with that. Thank you. Adele
Leigh Anne Chisholm wrote:
> If it's a 3rd party recruiter, they're likely wondering because they have a
> client who has requested the recruiter find candidates that have achieved
CCNP
> certification. If you're close to completing your certification, they
might
> be able to persuade the client to look at your resume and consider you for
the
> position.
>
> I achieved my CNE and MCSE certifications back in 1994 and have over 12
years
> actively working in the IT industry. I began programming at age 12, and by
> age 14, started the local "computer club" at my school teaching programming
> during the lunch hour. From the age of 4, my dad made the mistake of
turning
> me loose on his department's mainframe (playing games, or so he thought).
> Once he was out of sight, I'd exit the games and try hacking my way through
> the system using the commands I had seen him use while on the job. I've
been
> around computers ever since I can remember (29 years and counting!)
>
> Just because I've fooled around with a mainframe (and can pick my way
through
> most mains and minis today), that I've got 12 years professional support
> experience, that I have achieved two other major certifications in
addition to
> CCNA and CCDA doesn't give anyone the confidence that I can support an
> internetwork infrastructure that requires someone with the skill level of a
> CCNP -- especially in light of the fact braindump sites (and test quizzers
> that provide actual exam questions) have become so prevalent.
>
> The requirement for CCNP certification defines the minimum skill level
> required by the employer. If you have the skills and experience but not
the
> certification, by indicating you'd be able to pass the exams in a brief
period
> of time, you'd be a candidate that the employer would likely look at. If
you
> can't achieve that level of certification in a relatively short period of
> time, you're underqualified for what is expected of you.
>
> -- Leigh Anne
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> > Adele Galus
> > Sent: April 27, 2001 1:41 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Recruiters Comments!! [7:2310]
> >
> >
> > I don't know if this is just me, Why, do the recruiters always asked
> > when
> > you indicate, CCNP in progress on your resume "When will you have it
> > finished?"
> > Is that going to make a difference whether I qualify for a position or
> > not?
> > I have two other major certifications and 4 years experience in the IT
> > field.
> >
> > I'm wondering if it should even be mentioned???
> >
> > I look forward to your remarks. Thank you.
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