How important is certification for career?
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Hi Guys, I'm already a good software programmer in VC++ and C++. But for a long term career is it very important to possess certification like MCP , Linux programming and Brain Bench. Just want to hear your views. Thanks Siva
Well, I recently did about a dozen job interviews over a 2-week period, and not once was I asked about certifications. What matters is what work you've done. I can describe to hiring managers the UI design work I did last year, how I used MSVC, C++, and MFC, and how my stuff had to interact with other apps via COM (along with any other buzzwords I can throw out ;) ). Heck I can even show them where to download it so they can see it in action. That is vastly more important (in my experience) than some test you passed to get a certification. --Mike-- http://home.inreach.com/mdunn/
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Hi Guys, I'm already a good software programmer in VC++ and C++. But for a long term career is it very important to possess certification like MCP , Linux programming and Brain Bench. Just want to hear your views. Thanks Siva
Certification or credentials etc are really only of use when you, apply for a position and the inteviewer knows absolutly nothing about what you do. This normally happens in large companies with Human resource Departments, and results in the wrong people being employed.
I'm sure if I sat down and had a chat with you Sivakumar, I'd be able to tell in less than 2 minutes if you were any good or not .
In over 18 yrs in the IT/ Computer industry I have never used a Qualification for gaining employment.
Sure a lot of positions state in the advertisement " must have BSc 5 yrs MSCP .... blah blah blah ".
But in a real job they are only interested in ability.
I'm not suggesting you don't get any qualifications, Siva, But don't expect More Qualifications to Enhance your carreer incredibly.
But something Michael Dunn did in his Resumee I consider better than any " Organized Qualification " was to state how many articles he has published on theCodeProject.com . If I was employing somebody , I'd be more impressed with that than a PhD in Comp Sci philosophy. Anyhow Regardz Colin Davies -
Certification or credentials etc are really only of use when you, apply for a position and the inteviewer knows absolutly nothing about what you do. This normally happens in large companies with Human resource Departments, and results in the wrong people being employed.
I'm sure if I sat down and had a chat with you Sivakumar, I'd be able to tell in less than 2 minutes if you were any good or not .
In over 18 yrs in the IT/ Computer industry I have never used a Qualification for gaining employment.
Sure a lot of positions state in the advertisement " must have BSc 5 yrs MSCP .... blah blah blah ".
But in a real job they are only interested in ability.
I'm not suggesting you don't get any qualifications, Siva, But don't expect More Qualifications to Enhance your carreer incredibly.
But something Michael Dunn did in his Resumee I consider better than any " Organized Qualification " was to state how many articles he has published on theCodeProject.com . If I was employing somebody , I'd be more impressed with that than a PhD in Comp Sci philosophy. Anyhow Regardz Colin DaviesBut something Michael Dunn did in his Resumee I consider better than any " Organized Qualification " was to state how many articles he has published on theCodeProject.com Heh, remind me to interview with you the next time I change jobs, Colin! ;) I must credit CP's own Erik Thompson for the idea of putting the CP articles in their own section on my resume. --Mike-- http://home.inreach.com/mdunn/