>From experience speaking I put my COMPLETED certifications on the resume. On the cover email I do list some of the certs. NP/DP etc.. but I also put CCIE(lab candidate). To just show that I am pursuing it. I do not need the IE, the resume speaks for itself so when potential clients ask, I am doing if for the challenge, and it shows I continue to train and invest in myself. It is fun but somewhat boring going over the legacy stuff I haven�t touched in years. I will probably get my butt kicked in the lab soon but so what. My track record is all that really matters.
As for the newbie or Jr./Mid level person working his/her way up listing it this way is an honest and helpful method since the recruiting agencies or HR search engines pick up(sort) your resume by buzz words. For companies willing to take on a JR level person who is at least a lab candidate you do not want to be missed. There are some job reqs. that state this �CCIE or lab candidates apply� especially for FT opportunities from a VAR or systems integrator. Better for them to hire someone already with the written passed and some experience and help sponsor them for the lab and potentially helping the VAR out in partner status as apposed doing this from the start. Why miss out on these potential opportunities for long term career growth if you are passed over because of a stupid buzz word search... Just be honest with yourself and you should be fine. If you get grilled by some lazy prima donna who has been in the same position forever just roll with it and learn from the experience� I remember doing just this when I was a CNE ten years ago and I needed to hire staff for projects temp or perm. I stated any CNE candidates welcomed. This worked well depending on the role and I met/hired some good folks. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=48935&t=48868 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
