Re: [Re: This may be stupid but.. ]

["Stephen Sprunk" <stephen () sprunk org>]

Thus spake "'Timothy R. McKee'" <tim () baseworx net>
> 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

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