A+ Certification

Thanks fink,

I appreciate the link!

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SuperSparks, my fellow cat lover...thanks so much!

rgarr, looks like you've been taken care of in "Operation Delta". I been offline a bit so didn't see this til just now. Way to go fink, and SuperSparks. :)

Operation Delta All Links.

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and it should find this thread.

I took the liberty of collecting all those links and putting them into a post....and setting it to sticky in the hardware forum.

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Even better :D

Good move Kazz. :)

just thought I would post a quick update regarding some certs I have been working on and how I feel they benefit me.

I took and passed the A+ OS & Hardware last year, followed by the MCDST.

I plan on pursuing MCSA next, although for this I won't be taking a class. I will buy the books locally and study for the tests without the aid of a teacher, but I always have the help of VirtualDr and Google. If anyone has recommendations about books other than the MS, please feel free to let me know.

I don't think I will work towards the MCSE for some time, if ever. In my current job position that would definitely be overkill, and probably grounds to get fired (too much knowledge, which translates to too much pay). Yes, my employer is pathetic!

Best of luck to all who are pursuing certifications or degrees!

Well done Jslater, and good luck with your MCSA:)

Got the cert in 1999, but i self-studied. Bought books & tapes, much less than $1000. Then did the "test a day" thing with cramsession.com. Passed the H/W & S/W, but that was 1999. Don't know if I could do it now with all the changes in computers.
I'm going to take the E-biz cert, do it with self-study.

Aaaaaah....the Operation Delta Threads. Let us go back....back...back to those heady days where Queen of Hearts was building her first PC and merrily steering me into a cardiac arrest. :D :D

Those threads were a lot of fun....we all had a blast with them. It's fun to read them again and see how much technology has changed in such little time. The components have changed, but the principle building/troubleshooting techniques remain the same. Those threads can be a great resource for that A+ certification. :)

Myself personally,

When I first started in IT, a couple of certifications is what would get me an interview and upon those I got many more:

A+, Net+, i-Net+, Linux+, Security+, Server+, MCP, MCSA, MCSE (NT4), CIW-A

However, it's amazing that now when I go for interviews (I switched jobs as recently as two months ago), I found that it was all of my experience that got me in the door. Everyone I interviewed for (3 int's, 3 offers) all wanted me because of what I had done, not where I had gone to school or what cert's I had.

Just my .02

Silicon Scream --

I agree it is not the paper that gets you the job, its the experience. However, not having the paper can HINDER you. At least that has been my experience so far. Looking at job postings on CareerBuilder, Monster, WorkinTexas, and a few others, I have noticed those jobs that have better wages (better than just an entry level position), all require MSCE or MSCA or a Network cert of some sort. Very few jobs simply state "3-5 years experience required". Therefore, I know in order to get my foot in the door to get the initial interview, I need to have more than just an A+ or MCDST cert plus 4 years experience. I have knowledge in the area, as well as experience, however the HR departments prevent my resume from getting to the right people becuase I lack the specified requirements.

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Silicon Scream --

I agree it is not the paper that gets you the job, its the experience. However, not having the paper can HINDER you. At least that has been my experience so far. Looking at job postings on CareerBuilder, Monster, WorkinTexas, and a few others, I have noticed those jobs that have better wages (better than just an entry level position), all require MSCE or MSCA or a Network cert of some sort. Very few jobs simply state "3-5 years experience required". Therefore, I know in order to get my foot in the door to get the initial interview, I need to have more than just an A+ or MCDST cert plus 4 years experience. I have knowledge in the area, as well as experience, however the HR departments prevent my resume from getting to the right people becuase I lack the specified requirements.

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Yea, it's unfortunate too that a lot of HR turkey's don't now what any of those certifications are so many people get dropped out of the gate when in reality they could be superior in overall qualifications.

I am in agreement however that certification's can only help you. I mean, I've never heard of certification's that hurt you per se.