Basic OEM Certs on resume?
TheCudder
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I'm currently working as a Desktop Support Tech and while doing so I have obtained HP & Lenovo Warranty & Desktop/Laptop Servicing certifications. These were rather simple on-line/completed while at work certs but are required in order for me to be able to order parts. Would you guys even bother including these basic certs on a resume?
B.S. Information Technology Management | CompTIA A+ | CompTIA Security+ | Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance (In Progress)
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networker050184
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If you are going for similar type of work that requires someone to have these then yes I'd put them on there. If you are going to be going for a position that doesn't require these its probably a waste of space IMO.An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. -
ptilsen
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Agreed. Sysadmin at an HP or Lenovo shop? Sure. Security engineer, network admin, etc.? Not worth the space.
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NinjaBoy
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If your CV/resume is a bit lacking in certain areas, I would put them in. However since they are not qualifications as such, I'd put them in a section called "Training". This is to show that you've continued with your CPD (continuing professional development).
However if you've got other things to put in your CV, put those instead. -
WafflesAndRootbeer
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I'm currently working as a Desktop Support Tech and while doing so I have obtained HP & Lenovo Warranty & Desktop/Laptop Servicing certifications. These were rather simple on-line/completed while at work certs but are required in order for me to be able to order parts. Would you guys even bother including these basic certs on a resume?
Yes. Believe it or not, they actually can get you hired over someone else as some DST jobs do involve direct repair of OEM hardware by you instead of someone else at a depot. Could one consider them irrelevant? Yes. But to some, they are required by the job.