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        <title><![CDATA[@NickNielsen]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[You are right. I just responded. Many years ago I thought that certifications was just a money making thing. It was widely advertised that once you become certified in so and so, your salary will dramatically increase. In many cases that did not happen at all. Mind you I have a few certifications myself but I still think experience is the key.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[carl.maynard]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:35:02 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[@miles over merit]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[What he really means is there ar many persons with certifications and they just can't do the work, versus those that have loads of years of experience in the IT field and their performance is superb. These persons do not need certifications to provide evidence of what they know.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[carl.maynard]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:32:04 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Certification]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I'm doing a home self study right now in network + certification and eyeing ccna, A+ and also either MCITP or MCSE.....Can anybody tell me to see if this make any sense.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[lanzoluz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:34:21 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MCSE]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MCSE seems to be still relevant. MCITP has not caught on as much as the catch phrase MCSE. Microsoft changed it to distinquish betweeen the newly certified individuals.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darrell.Kirby]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:20:25 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[True About PM Cert]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I agree. That is why the PMP requires experience prior to sitting for the exam.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darrell.Kirby]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:34:48 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[yep]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[This has become a pretty hot Cert. So has Cloud based certs.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darrell.Kirby]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:26:39 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[PM]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There is a HUGE catch 22 with the PMP or attempting to get experience in the field. You have to fill out the PMP form which asks various questions before you can even atttempt to take the test. I actually went through a grad program at a local college for the PMP. I was also lucky enough to have a past employer select me to run various projects. It is a tough area to break into hence the salaries. They also have the CAPM for those wishing to break into the field.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darrell.Kirby]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:18:38 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Salary]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[You can check out Salary.com or Glassdoor.com. They are good at giving the average salary for an area of expertise.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darrell.Kirby]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:15:44 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Agree....]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I totally agree with you on this. You can get Microsoft, Cisco and other certs through your local Commuinty Colleges.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darrell.Kirby]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:12:56 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Skills Required]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[This article seems to be pretty dead-on concerning what skills are being looke for these days. Cisco still remains a hot item and Security is also tops. I know that there are those that complain about what is needed and it is true, if you have a piece of paper than it does not mean you know what you are doing. However, the fact still remains that these will get you in the door. Anything you can get to give you an edge than I would certainly suggest that.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darrell.Kirby]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:11:13 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Good news]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Glad to see that PMP is on the top of the list. Too many projects are given to people who have no idea how to plan and execute a project, and then businesses do not understand why their projects are failing.The best   project management software in the world does not replace a competent project manager.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[projectonthego]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:46:38 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Top-ten list from Dice:?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[That has to be taken with a grain.  I am MCSE so MCP certified.  I had applied to positions and got limited calls with those.  I had one lady who called and everything was going great until she asked &quot;so you have 3 to 5 years experience?&quot;  And when I said no, but I am certified the next thing I heard was her hanging up the phone and that was that. Being ceritified is useless UNLESS you have the past experience.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tomp5331]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:59:32 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[No wonder...]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-385898-3634953]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[...your customers are always looking to better-deal you.  You sound like a jerk.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[jzabrams]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:46:21 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Well Done!!!]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Not only do I agree with what you're saying, but what you did is exactly how it should be done (from my point of view). Experience counts most of all, certifications help big time afterwards (puts it into perspective).Again, well done!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[nat.hansen@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:17:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Realistic Opportunity]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-385898-3634169]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I have had the fortunate advancement in the field of IT Support about 8 months ago. I went from being frycook that had a computer technician hobby spot for friends, to being an IT Support Employee for a company. THey'd interviewed many people that had Degrees in the fields they were specializing in, I however had nothing.  But..I've physically worked in many different areas, with friends, teachers, coworkers, on and off clock so to speak. And I put that in my resume, that I had real actual EXPERIENCE with these things. 3 days later I get the call saying &quot;hey come on in the job is yours.&quot; It's not about the degress and certifications ALL the time, and I'm not saying you don't need them ever, I'm saying real world experience helps big time when getting you're stuff in a row.Now, I'm also while I'm working at this place of employment, I'm going after some of my certifications, just so I can show them &quot;yeah, I'm doin this for real&quot;Good luck to all of our future techies out there...and remember.... DOS will always be your friend ]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[DGardner2008]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:05:36 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[PMP (Project Management Professional): So Much Confusion &amp; Overated]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-385898-3633700]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[We have had 3 different employees with MS and PMP degrees. None of them was last for more than a year. Each has its own strengths and direction: none of them worked.You need a full supports from management and team.PMP certification and its curriculum are so broad. Taking classes and tests are good on paper.Diplomatic and expertise with experience and common sense.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Netteligent]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:49:19 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Certifications needed for working in North America]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Anamika,   I suggest you go for N+  then CCNA if you wish to go into networkingLinux is not too popular here,  but if you wish then go for Linux+ The current new trend is  vm then take VCPHence together with your degree in software engineering -- you assure ofgetting a job here.  However it is advisable to do all these certifications in Indiaas it is 10 times cheaper there  ( training and books cost ).Go luck for your studies and remember to try to get some real job experiencesay 1 to 2 years before coming over here.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[drskyuen@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:14:23 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[It does sound a little unfortunate]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I prefer the term &quot;realist&quot;]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[nat.hansen@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:47:32 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Got an ITIL v2 foundation, never used it]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Boss at an old company I used to work for sent me on the ITIL course with exam straight after, haven't used it since the day I got it, forgotten most of the content aswell. This cert seems more for management looking to make a different with IT process, not for a techy looking to implement and maintain technology. I believe someone else wrote, &quot;it really comes down to common IT sense&quot;, which I completely agree.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[nat.hansen@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:40:55 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Correct]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Just an expression I heard and thought I should remember]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[nat.hansen@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:28:05 -0800</pubDate>
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