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CCIE R&S and its Commoditization

Submitted by Intercast on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 23:03.

The more hiring managers I meet, the more I hear that CCIE Routing and Switching has become a comodity. Although the job boards and LinkedIn make it look like it, the truth is that your cert should match your work experience. If it does, then it doesn’t matter to you because you’ve utilized your cert effectively.  ...  read more »

Betting on the right Pony

Submitted by Intercast on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 19:34.

I met with a candidate this week who took me through his last ten years of writing certifications that yielded very little good jobs for him. He admitted to making some poor choices when choosing which technology tracks to follow. Now, he believes, he is finally on the right track with writing his CCIE.

Getting into IT can get you a great job with a great salary. People in this industry generally average more money than people in other industries. Choosing a technology too stick with can also help you to focus- something most people can’t do.  ...  read more »

The VAR Vs. The Corporate Network

Submitted by Intercast on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 17:59.

Once you’ve gained a sufficient amount of experience in the work world as a CCIE or a CCNA, you find more choices come upon you. One of those choices is the opportunity to choose between working for the VAR (Value Added Reseller) or working for the larger corporate network.

You’ll find hard core advocates on both sides. The VAR gives you exposure to more people, companies and different networks. Whereas doing a deep dive into a corporate network for an extended period of time gives you the experience of an extended amount of time in one place.  ...  read more »