How likely would i get a job with the CCENT certification?

sizeon

I live in NYC and have 5 years of desktop support.

N2IT

Two different technologies not very likely.

sizeon

so is there a point in getting the ccent? I want to do networking.

jamesleecoleman

sizeon wrote: »

so is there a point in getting the ccent? I want to do networking.

Because it's the first step. It will show an employer that you are working on cisco certifications.
There are a lot of people that still don't know what the CCENT is. So they have to look it up.
When they see that it's part of the CCNA then they'll know that you're working on the CCNA.

sizeon

So i would need to get the CCNA in-order to get a job?

Daniel333

Certs don't get you jobs. It's a process where certs are a small part.

I have worked for a number of places and I have never met anyone who "just networks" its always part of a larger job. Couple your skills. Desktop support leads to server support. Server support leads to networking. Networking leads to voip . They all lead to security.

The "sweet" spot is what your employers needs.

Volunteer work, experience, certs, social skills etc etc. Dozens of books on the subject. Read a couple of them.

But no, the CCENT is pretty much worthless (21 jobs on dice). I am going to recommend you shoot for at least CCNA (1171 jobs on dice.com) or any of the CCNA specializations to take it to a employable level.

ImTheKing

Personally, I would save your money on the CCENT test. Study the CCENT material and familiarize yourself with networking and Cisco, then spend that money you saved on a CCNA test.

I've been helping my friend get into the networking field and I've seen a lot of baseline jobs that prefer a CCNA or networking experience (or both) -- I haven't seen any jobs that specifically ask for CCENT.

nicklauscombs

ImTheKing wrote: »

Personally, I would save your money on the CCENT test. Study the CCENT material and familiarize yourself with networking and Cisco, then spend that money you saved on a CCNA test.

I've been helping my friend get into the networking field and I've seen a lot of baseline jobs that prefer a CCNA or networking experience (or both) -- I haven't seen any jobs that specifically ask for CCENT.

while i agree the OP should set their sights on the CCNA, there's nothing wrong with the 2 exam path if that helps break up the material for someone who may not have a lot of networking experience.

side note: there's only a $5 cost savings doing the 1 exam method VS the 2 exam method when going for the CCNA.

nicklauscombs

sizeon wrote: »

So i would need to get the CCNA in-order to get a job?

as others have stated there is no magic formula to getting a job. experience, certs, degree(s), good luck, etc.... all can help you get that interview but nothing is a sure fire bet.

ImTheKing

nicklauscombs wrote: »

while i agree the OP should set their sights on the CCNA, there's nothing wrong with the 2 exam path if that helps break up the material for someone who may not have a lot of networking experience.

I've personally never found a test to be the useful part of a certification; the studying is what helped. The test doesn't really reinforce much since it doesn't tell you exactly what you got wrong. That, and I have to travel 150 miles to test :<

Dakinggamer87

Daniel333 wrote: »

Certs don't get you jobs. It's a process where certs are a small part.

I have worked for a number of places and I have never met anyone who "just networks" its always part of a larger job. Couple your skills. Desktop support leads to server support. Server support leads to networking. Networking leads to voip . They all lead to security.

The "sweet" spot is what your employers needs.

Volunteer work, experience, certs, social skills etc etc. Dozens of books on the subject. Read a couple of them.

But no, the CCENT is pretty much worthless (21 jobs on dice). I am going to recommend you shoot for at least CCNA (1171 jobs on dice.com) or any of the CCNA specializations to take it to a employable level.

Certs are a small piece of the puzzle in combination with your work experience and degrees