I'd be willing to bet mentioning this, in discussion or in an interview has
some value.
Bri
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Walker"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 2:39 AM
Subject: Re: Cisco career advice needed [7:60013]
> Irfan
>
> --On 31 December 2002 09:23 +0000 irfan siddiqui wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > Does the CCIE qualification exam itself have any worth. I know that your
> > not a CCIE without giving the actual Lab part of the exam, but how does
> > the CCIE written exam scale on its own, career wise. Does it help
> > improve job prospects.
>
> The CCIE qualification exam on its own has very limited jobseeking value.
> However it can, if used wisely be used to demonstrate a continuing
> dedication to personal development.
>
> ie
>
> If you list try to list "CCIE (Written)" on your resume/CV then you will
> most likely be filed in the discard pile by many hiring managers.
>
> If instead you seperately state that you are actively working towards CCIE
> and give a realistic expected completion date it may get your foot in the
> door for more active consideration with some hirers.
>
> > What are the benefits of this exam on its own, or
> > is it totally useless without the LAB part.
>
> It qualifies you to take the lab exam, that is its purpose. It is almost
> pointless to take it if that isnt what you intended.
>
> > Say if i never appear for the LAB, for any reason, would the written
exam
> > be any worth of mention, like say on my resume or as a credential.
>
> Only if you want to show yourself as someone who doesnt follow things
> through. If there is a good reason for not completing the lab then you
> could bring up the qualification exam in an interview, but I certainly
> wouldnt recommend putting it on your resume.
>
> > Thanks for all your advice in advance.
> > Irfan
> >
>
> Regards
>
> Peter Walker
> CISSP, CCNP, CCIP, CCDP, CSS1, CIPTSS, etc
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