IT certifications?
May 11, 2012 | 11:53 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Texas
Programs: American Airlines British Airways
Posts: 1,752
I could not disagree more. The CCNA and CCNP are well worth the effort. They are very good ways to identify entry level and a bit above IT staff. Keep in mind that most organizations only have a few employees. Only the largest would need a CCIE on staff.
May 15, 2012 | 11:52 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Boston-Atlanta Metropolitan Axis
Posts: 215
I don't think the OP is looking for "entry level and a bit above" - totally agree with you that these certs are not useless though. They're a great way to differentiate yourself in your first few years of an IT career. It is true, however, that if you really want to focus on networking - and that probably means moving to a decent sized organization with dedicated people in that role - a CCIE is likely to be your biggest asset other than work experience.