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Re: Oracle DBA certificate

From: Jack Straw <jkstraw_no_spam__at_hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 18:49:38 GMT
Message-ID: <65EZ8.2684$95.48045@news>


As with almost all hiring practices, it always depends on the employer.

Fact is some employers DO like to see candidates with certifications...it demonstrates that they have taken the initiative to further their knowledge, regardless of the quality of education when applied to real wold scenarios.

I know this because I am a manger who looks through 100s of resumes.....if I am only interviewing say 5 people and have 10 resumes that appear to have equal job expereince...and 1/2 of those have gone out and taken certification courses....what 5 do you think I am going to select?...it's common sense.

Both arguments here are completely true.....some companies care some do not. So there is no 'yes or no' answer to the original question.

Personally I am taking the Oracle U. ILT at my own expense, because I know from experience that it can **potenitially** pay off. But I also know it is no guarentee......in the end, you should only take a course if it is something you are interested in...if itis just to get a job....you are gambling a lot of money away.

my 2 cents

Jon

"Alan" <alanshein_at_erols.com> wrote in message news:ah6vem$qo144$1_at_ID-114862.news.dfncis.de...
>
> Not true, as far as I know. When we look for someone we have no interest
at
> all in their certification(s). Only hands-on experience and a good
attitude.
> The only thing a certification means is that you are a certified
memorizer.
>
> "S. I." <shutdownimmediate_at_hell.com> wrote in message
> news:5dedju8pho469ah509nqi5iam1tf0hmfgc_at_4ax.com...
> >
> > Employers like to see certifications (OCP, A+ 2002, CCNA...)
> > (and even the highly-devalued Microsoft MCSE)
> >
> > 'nuff said.
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:05:41 GMT, "Carlos Martinez"
> > <diversified_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> > [...]
> > >I will finish up my MBA soon. I would like to get into
> > >IT management or be a database administrator. I believe getting a Dba
> > >certificate from Oracle would possibly enhanced my resume. Any
thoughts
> > [...]
> >
>
>
Received on Thu Jul 18 2002 - 13:49:38 CDT

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