Here is one more reason why get more certs

binarysoul

So I was contacted about a potential security opportunity and I got all excited. Employer then advised me there would be a "test" at their site. I'm like great, I'm all for it. This is a few weeks ago. So I brushed up my 'security' knowledge and skills and showed up for the test.

I was surprised this was a comprehensive test covering many many topics. This really got me thinking that cert and/or IT knowledge is like a toolbox, the more you have, the better. You never know when you will need it, such as when trying to find another job.

I didn't hear back from them for days and I'm like I probably did bad on the test. Luckily, they contacted me that I've proceeded to next stage!

If you have time/money, get more certs/skills. There's no loss.

TheFORCE

binarysoul wrote: »

So I was contacted about a potential security opportunity and I got all excited. Employer then advised me there would be a "test" at their site. I'm like great, I'm all for it. This is a few weeks ago. So I brushed up my 'security' knowledge and skills and showed up for the test.

I was surprised this was a comprehensive test covering many many topics. This really got me thinking that cert and/or IT knowledge is like a toolbox, the more you have, the better. You never know when you will need it, such as when trying to find another job.

I didn't hear back from them for days and I'm like I probably did bad on the test. Luckily, they contacted me that I've proceeded to next stage!

If you have time/money, get more certs/skills. There's no loss.

It all depends, not all companies are like that. Well done though, good job!

UnixGuy

binarysoul wrote: »

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If you have time/money, get more certs/skills. There's no loss.

I agree! But I'd say get more certs in the fields that you're interested to work in AND make it a point to back up those certs with experience.

kohr-ah

UnixGuy wrote: »

I agree! But I'd say get more certs in the fields that you're interested to work in AND make it a point to back up those certs with experience.

Yes this, please, otherwise you will end up like my coworker. Nice guy but has so many paper certs he could be his own printed novel.

E Double U

I go for the certs after I have a little bit of experience. What I'm doing on the job helps reinforce what I'm studying.

fuz1on

Certs after experience makes you an elite talent.

hurricane1091

Enough certs + degrees to break in to the field, advanced certs + degrees to further yourself in the field once already established with experience.