Microsoft windows Server 2003 environment Project

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I had a solid career before writing certification training content, so don't keep getting certifications on my behalf! I'll be just fine!

 

I don't think theres any clear answer to this one.

It might take 6 months+ to pass some exams legitamately, a braindumper could pass the same exam in maybe a week.

Braindumpers can dump faster and harder. If you only measure people on certs then they will always look more attractive.

So then the option is to look at other indicators, experience, degrees, etc, at which point you're back to 'why bother with certs' ?

Many of them will manage to blag their way into IT, and then like NAK use whatever resource at their disposal to avoid being found out. If they can style it out for a couple of years they might even get into management, and at that point they'll probably never get caught out.

 

True, true... I'd better work on that!

 

The only problem is that WE can't choose what indicators employers use. They use certifications as one of their criteria, and until they stop, we should continue to certify.

Sadly, and I hate to admit it, that happens far too often.

 

Yes I do and sometimes you need a second thought from friends to make sure what I am going to implement is the correct thing. I knew the answers and have done them before but I just wanted to hear what others are saying.

Cheers mates and thanks for you second thought.

NAK

 

Your original question doesn't give the impression in the slightest that you already knew the answer and wanted a second opinion. Especially this bit ...

 

My thoughts exactly, if the question had sounded a little less like you were totally screwed without an answer I'd buy into the just needing confirmation of thoughts deal but as it is I don't believe a word of it. This sounds like you've just realised your job involves actually knowing the stuff you just blagged your way through to get your MCSE.

Particularly suspicious is your failure to mention any of the technologies that were then listed in the responses to the thread, if you'd asked which technology was a better bet or whether there were any shiny new tech offerings since you last investigated this particular area of the tech landscape you would have had far more credibility. At least then we'd know you could use Google.



P.S. BM, I didn't mean to imply you would find it difficult getting another job, just that its a pain in the arse going through the process and I'd guess as you seem to be happy with your current role you'd much prefer staying put than updating your CV!

 

Nah, dude, I knew you were joking around with me! I thought I'd play along!

In truth, if people DID stop pursuing certifications... which I don't think would ever happen... I would land on my feet somewhere - if not in a training capacity, then back as a "real tech" again.