I've decided to write that certification exam
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I've never been a fan of certifications but now that am kinda looking for a job, I could reconsider my stance. Yes. I know how to code but what better way is there to prove it to a prospective employer other that a certification. If you guys have any tips for me, don't hesitate to drop it.
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I've never been a fan of certifications but now that am kinda looking for a job, I could reconsider my stance. Yes. I know how to code but what better way is there to prove it to a prospective employer other that a certification. If you guys have any tips for me, don't hesitate to drop it.
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Bosah Chude wrote:
I know how to code but what better way is there to prove it to a prospective employer other that a certification.
A portfolio, or examples of what you produced in the past. Is sometimes a better indication of your skills than a certification :)
I are Troll :suss:
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I've never been a fan of certifications but now that am kinda looking for a job, I could reconsider my stance. Yes. I know how to code but what better way is there to prove it to a prospective employer other that a certification. If you guys have any tips for me, don't hesitate to drop it.
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Certification is just to prove what you are saying you know. If you can prove that you know xyz things then I don't think there is any need of any certificate. Ultimately a certificate only can not judge your knowledge. All the best.
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I've never been a fan of certifications but now that am kinda looking for a job, I could reconsider my stance. Yes. I know how to code but what better way is there to prove it to a prospective employer other that a certification. If you guys have any tips for me, don't hesitate to drop it.
www.belfox.net ...Simplicity at its best
Many companies like to see information about your skills especially if theses skills proved by certifying. I have passed one Microsoft exam 2 years ago and can confidently say that during preparing some things became clearly. To get MCPD status would be very great for me. ANd soon I'm going to begin preparing.
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Certification is just to prove what you are saying you know. If you can prove that you know xyz things then I don't think there is any need of any certificate. Ultimately a certificate only can not judge your knowledge. All the best.
It might not be an ultimate judge of my knowledge but its a sure way to gain extra attention. Besides, it doesn't take too much to get certified, why not do in now and get over with it?
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Bosah Chude wrote:
I know how to code but what better way is there to prove it to a prospective employer other that a certification.
A portfolio, or examples of what you produced in the past. Is sometimes a better indication of your skills than a certification :)
I are Troll :suss:
Its all about a nice portfolio but a cert can be a plus (... and I really don't like talking much, I prefer throwing papers at people)
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Its all about a nice portfolio but a cert can be a plus (... and I really don't like talking much, I prefer throwing papers at people)
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You are both right. A cert can be a plus, but employers are more interested on how skillful you are in the position you are applying for. And a great way to determine that is by looking at your previous accomplishments. Here in our country, most job interviews focus more on the experience of the applicant than his certifications. Im not saying that certs are not important. Im just saying that they can never be more important than experience. :-D
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I've never been a fan of certifications but now that am kinda looking for a job, I could reconsider my stance. Yes. I know how to code but what better way is there to prove it to a prospective employer other that a certification. If you guys have any tips for me, don't hesitate to drop it.
www.belfox.net ...Simplicity at its best
In my interview experiences I have found that certifications are more important for freelancers / consultants than full time applicants.
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I've never been a fan of certifications but now that am kinda looking for a job, I could reconsider my stance. Yes. I know how to code but what better way is there to prove it to a prospective employer other that a certification. If you guys have any tips for me, don't hesitate to drop it.
www.belfox.net ...Simplicity at its best
Certification is needed primarily to the employer. For the certification employer's company receives bonuses from Microsoft. The certification exam is not affected your skills (you not learn any technology and purchase any skill). The first thing an employer looks a skills and not the a certificate MCPD. May be I am not right but my certification proved it to me.