Re: DBA-Certification

Experience is important in getting a job, but is by no means should be the only factor a company looks for in hiring a person.

From what I see, it is people who probably will not pass the test when challenged to take it who undermines the importance of the certification test. I have seen many cases, of people who have a gazillion years experience in VB (or any microsoft software) who took the VB cert exam and failed, and some even failed after taking it several times. I am sure it is the same with Oracle or Novell or Powerbuilder, etc.

I'd hire a talented person over an experienced person anytime, because you don't have to have done it before in order to do a job, all you need is the basics, and a good problem solving mind. Having a certification means you understand the basics.  I remember my former boss from years back saying (which I think  is too radical) "experience is for the intellectually challenged".

Bob Manieri <bmanieri_at_ford.com> wrote:

>Jason Wells <jason.wells_at_tapestry.com> wrote:
>>The value is zilch. No one, I mean NO ONE, ever asks about DBA certification. The 'Database
>>Administrator' position is still pretty young (compared to 'Priest' or even 'Electrical
>>Engineer', both of which require certification). I've been a DBA for a long time, and no one
>>has ever said "We'd take you, but since you're not certified, get lost." The question never
>>even comes up. Don't spend money to get this kind of certification.
>Here here! This DBA certification will become just like a Novell CNE.
>When you're hiring a DBA you want experience, not the ability to
>pass some test. Those of us with more than 5 years experience as a DBA
>will get more than a little chuckle about all the "certified" DBAs
>out there. Although there are people out there who will tell you that
>I am completely certifiable.
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Received on Thu May 30 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST