how do you list self study certifications on a resume
The Prize Is Lobster
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see title. Just looking for ideas on how/where people list them.
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ajs1976
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I have a seperate section called Professional Certifications where I list the certifications I have completed.Andy
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Arvean
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ajs1976 wrote:I have a seperate section called Professional Certifications where I list the certifications I have completed.
Yep,
I also dedicated a section in my resume to my certifications. Also I carry a brief description of them just in case somebody wants to learn more.No trees were killed in the posting of this message. However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. -
Netstudent
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I put my certs in the education section. First I have my bachelors, then my asociates and then the list of certs.
EDUCATION:
a. College: B.S., Data Communication Systems Technology, ITT-Technical Institute; Nashville, TN (Currently Enrolled) Projected Completion Date (200
b. College: A.S., Computer Network Systems, ITT-Technical Institute; Houston, TX; Highest Honors (2004-2006) GPA 4.0
c. Certifications: Network+, CCNA
Kinda like this but a little more clean on the actual document. The reason i integrate education with certs is because I try my best to get everything on one page. IF there is someting I would like to add but do not have room, then it's something extra to talk about in the interview. IF it is something really important then I will trade out a skill or something. But I usually revise my resume for each position I apply for to make it according.There is no place like 127.0.0.1 BUT 209.62.5.3 is my 127.0.0.1 away from 127.0.0.1! -
Kasor
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NO,... u earn your certification because you passed the exam.Kill All Suffer T "o" ReBorn -
Netstudent
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Kasor wrote:NO,... u earn your certification because you passed the exam.
What does that have to do with anything? I wasn't aware that anyone could get a cert. without passing the exam. regardless, one must get those certs on the resume somehow. As long as it is organized and flows, I don't think it matters too much. ALso passing an exam doesn;t always mean that you earned or even deserve the cert. Gaining the knowledge and being proficient with the cert's material is truly earning the cert.There is no place like 127.0.0.1 BUT 209.62.5.3 is my 127.0.0.1 away from 127.0.0.1! -
blargoe
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Where you list them depends on how important they are to your resume. Earlier in my career I listed mine near the top just under college education. Now that I am strong in experience, I list my certs last.IT guy since 12/00
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Netstudent
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Very good point!
There is no place like 127.0.0.1 BUT 209.62.5.3 is my 127.0.0.1 away from 127.0.0.1! -
Mishra
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What format do you think looks best on a resume? I'm leaning toward the most descriptive. I think its best to be most descriptive because you never know what HR will be looking for.
Educational Background and Certifications
ITT Technical Institute:
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Highest Honors, 2006
Computer Network Systems
MCSA, Microsoft Certified System Administrator
70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP, 2007
70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment, 2007
70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Network, 2008
70-620 Windows Vista, Configuring, 2008
MCTS, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Vista, Configuring
MCP, Microsoft Certified Professional
