what computer certifications do you have?

[vital]

A+, MCSE, NETWORK+, ORACLE, CCNA?

i have none because i'm still working on my degree but thinking of gettin some soon.

 

[CVSiN]

A+, Net+, security+, MCSA 2003, 1 test from MCSE2003, MCDST

10 years Desktop support tech
3 years Helpdesk (account admin) so far..

 

[vi edit]

Network+. Just passed the Core part of A+ last night. Will take the OS next week. Hope to be MCSA by september.

 

[91TTZ]

I didn't bother. Actually I did get the CCNA, but I found that certs mean squat once you have experience. The jobs I work at require certs that I don't have, yet I have no problem working there. I'm a server guy for IBM now.

I think certs mean more when you don't have much experience.

"Do you have an elevator mechanic certification?"
"No, but I've been doing it for 20 years"
"When can you start?"

 

[Heisenberg]

None.

 

[moshquerade]

do you just get certs or college degrees in the field?

 

[PawNtheSandman]

A+, Net+, MCP

1 test from MCSA 03. Should have MCSE by end of year/early 06.

 

[claydawg]

no certifications needed, i am g0d bwahahahaha

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
I didn't bother. Actually I did get the CCNA, but I found that certs mean squat once you have experience. The jobs I work at require certs that I don't have, yet I have no problem working there. I'm a server guy for IBM now.

I think certs mean more when you don't have much experience.

"Do you have an elevator mechanic certification?"
"No, but I've been doing it for 20 years"
"When can you start"

Not to drag this into another "are certs worth it thread", but I took your stance 5 years ago. Not any more. There simply are so many IT people looking for jobs right now that there is a huge supply of people, but not of jobs. Certs are a quick and easy way to sort out people.

If you have two people with 5 years of equal experience and one has technical certs, and one doesn't. The one who doesn't isn't going to get the interview.

I've been turned away from a decent paying desktop support position ($40K+ which is good for the midwest) because I didn't have my A+.

Hence the reason I'm going back and getting them now.

 

[MaverickBP]

A+, N+, almost CCNP, almost MCSE
11 ibm certs
about finished with 3 HP certs
finishing bachelors of science

 

[Anubis]

NONE

 

[Ameesh]

none, i have a degree in computer science, its all you need

 

[notfred]

I'm pretty close to having a BS in Computer Science, and I've got a few years of experience as a software/web developer.

Certifications are pretty useless to me.

 

[gar3555]

Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering

 

[rh71]

I did these before I had a real job ... A+, I-Net+, and CIW (certified internet webmaster). I needed an "in" since I was a COM major.

I should add that it was my experience (internships, etc.) that got me in though. All they really wanted otherwise was ANY 4-year degree.

 

[MetalMat]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
None.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Not to drag this into another "are certs worth it thread", but I took your stance 5 years ago. Not any more. There simply are so many IT people looking for jobs right now that there is a huge supply of people, but not of jobs. Certs are a quick and easy way to sort out people.

If you have two people with 5 years of equal experience and one has technical certs, and one doesn't. The one who doesn't isn't going to get the interview..

I have enough experience that I'm already ahead of the curve. Most of the consulting agencies know me, as I've taken jobs with them. I don't just have dinky little mom&pop stores on my resume, I've worked for companies that have pretty strict requirements such as IBM, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson&Johnson, Peco Energy (Excelon), Siemens, Aramark, etc.

I don't have any problems getting jobs.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
none, i have a degree in computer science, its all you need

LOL

If we both interview for a job and I have 10+ years experience and you're fresh out of college just with a degree, you aren't getting that job. I've already proven that I can perform that task, while you're still unproven.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Ameesh
none, i have a degree in computer science, its all you need

LOL

If we both interview for a job and I have 10+ years experience and you're fresh out of college just with a degree, you aren't getting that job. I've already proven that I can perform that task, while you're still unproven.

Uh, Ameesh has Microsft and Amazon.com on his resume.

 

[ShadowBlade]

Shadowblade+

 

[Juno]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Ameesh
none, i have a degree in computer science, its all you need

LOL

If we both interview for a job and I have 10+ years experience and you're fresh out of college just with a degree, you aren't getting that job. I've already proven that I can perform that task, while you're still unproven.

it doesn't matter.

with a college degree = better pay.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Ameesh
none, i have a degree in computer science, its all you need

LOL

If we both interview for a job and I have 10+ years experience and you're fresh out of college just with a degree, you aren't getting that job. I've already proven that I can perform that task, while you're still unproven.

Uh, Ameesh has Microsft and Amazon.com on his resume, who do you have?

Uh (mouthbreather), I already stated it above.

 

[gar3555]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Ameesh
none, i have a degree in computer science, its all you need

LOL

If we both interview for a job and I have 10+ years experience and you're fresh out of college just with a degree, you aren't getting that job. I've already proven that I can perform that task, while you're still unproven.

well... duh...10+ years exp is quite a bit, lets see, even it up, if you get those certs, and are fresh out, the guy with the BS in CS would win out IMO

 

[Rock Hydra]

I passed A+, Nef+ and Postcount+

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: jewno

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Ameesh
none, i have a degree in computer science, its all you need

LOL

If we both interview for a job and I have 10+ years experience and you're fresh out of college just with a degree, you aren't getting that job. I've already proven that I can perform that task, while you're still unproven.

it doesn't matter.

with a college degree = better pay.

Nope.

On average, yes, but I've always been well above average (consistently scored in the top 2% nationwide)

Experience + more personal ability will take you much further than degree + less personal ability. (case in point, the richest man in the world has no degree but a lot of personal ability.)

College grads are a dime a dozen nowadays. There are nobody special. The cost of admission is so low, and ANYONE can get a degree. You don't have to be especially intelligent to get a degree, so college no longer separates the smart from the dumb.