Re: Solaris 9 Security Administrator Certification

From: Jonno (blahblah_at_blah.blah)
Date: 09/03/03


Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2003 15:38:22 +0100

Chuck wrote:
> Not I. I do not believe in certifications and any company that prefer
> candidates that do, I do not want to work for anyway. Anyone can cram
> for a test, but using a certification as a measuring stick for ability
> is a no-no in the IT industry.
>
> As an IT Director, when I request resumes for jobs from head hunters I
> request that they strip all certifications from resumes just so they
> don't cloud the issue. Especially the useless ass MCSE. lol
>
> Just my 2 cents. I surely would not shell out money out of my own pocket
> to take the tests. In my opiniion, the tests should be free, since
> having ceritfied techies helps promote the products.
>
> -Rhugga

Probably one of the most sensible things I have read in a long
time. Nice one!

There is no substitute for experience and knowledge.
Would you rather have someone with 1 years experience
and 10 certificates or 10 years experience and no
certificates? I know this can depend, but the general
rule would be that the 10 year experienced person would
be more knowledgable and adaptable.



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