North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical Re: [Re: This may be stupid but.. ]
Thus spake "'Timothy R. McKee'" <[email protected]> > I agree certifications are overated at best. > > Give me someone with the right attitude and I'll teach him anything. > > Showing the ability to get things done is the greatest skill imo. Unfortunately, most recruiters and even hiring managers have no way to determine if a candidate has the skills or attitude necessary for a high-end tech job. This, IMHO, is where certifications become somewhat valid; they provide a minimum bar (however low) for non-technical people to use. They're misused too, of course. I've had several recruiters tell me I wasn't qualified for a job because I wasn't a CCNA -- CCIE wasn't good enough. S Stephen Sprunk "God does not play dice." --Albert Einstein CCIE #3723 "God is an inveterate gambler, and He throws the K5SSS dice at every possible opportunity." --Stephen Hawking
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