In a highly competitive field, *with all other things remaining equal*, the
nod will likely go to the individual who has *documented proof* that he
possesses a body of knowledge in the field for which he is being considered
and that he has put fourth *a little* extra effort to enhance his value
which *could be* indicative of the additional effort that *may be*
demonstrated in the work place.
-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Bordeaux [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 1999 10:19 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Certification
I usually just watch (I get _a lot_ of good info), but I thought I
would
throw my comment in. I have been looking for a sys admin position
(Unix) in the Phoenix metro area. My credentials are 22+ years
(starting with IBM mainframes) in both hardware and software. I
have
10+ years in Unix systems administration (no certificates, my last
job
before obtaining a govt contract rather _generously_ accepted 14
years
of working with them as proof of experience and reason for
advancement). When I see a company, looking for Unix S/A's, asking
for
MCSE's, it seems suprising (except when you accept that HR is doing
the
initial screening). What is really galling is that each company
expects
resumes to be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
Certification (IMHO) demonstrates that you are able to "talk the
talk".
Proven experience demonstrates that you are able to "walk the walk".
Which is better? Better yet, how do you get that point across to
the
gatekeeper of the "first door" (initial candidate selection)?
Todd Bordeaux
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