Are there jobs for people with CCIE and MCSE certifications? (Raleigh: lawyer, layoffs)

[ducter]

Originally Posted by mmemk

Thank you all! This is such helpful information! We have a lot to think about, but I think we now have a better understanding of how my husband can get into the IT industry!

It sounds like you / he are not talking to people with many years exp. in this field. This is an old ploy, get the biggest certs and make lots of money. doesnt that sound like a sales pitch to you? CCIE is Ok if you have yrs of exp to along with it and it is specifc to a certain part of the IT field, one of which he doesnt know if he likes because he has never done it. MSCE can be more easily applied but again need some exp.

Certs were very good to have yrs ago. Now everyone got keen to people going to classes geard towards just passing the test and then getting a job but being ineffective. So this drove the value down. Exp. is what matters now. I suggest getting some entry level certs and then gaining exp. Then the certs wont matter later on.

Now as far as the career itself, you will not make anything close to an attorney for years so getting a cert and making 6 figures in 2 yrs is just a lie.
Second the hours can mimmick being an attorney but this depends on the company and what you do. Anyone involved with networking will have a cell phone that can be expected to be anwsered ALL THE TIME. And this is a salaried position so no OT. Also look into the fact that this industry is only losing jobs because of outsorcing.

If you list what most bothers him about being an attorney then I can comment more.

Grass is not always greener.
I have been in IT for over 10 years.

[needhalc]

I for one love IT, been in it for 20 yrs, and wouldn't do anything else. I've been able to work for all kinds of companies, from software to fast food. Some companies will burn you out, but not all.

I did my MCSE over 10 yrs ago, and have no interest or reason to renew it. It helped me get some big raises then, but those days are over. Nowadays, I just look at it as rounding out your overall experience.

One cert to consider might be a PMP...Project management professional. I see lots of postings for them. I think you can apply other job experience to getting the certification. If he had a few yrs of IT experience and a PMP, that might be a way to get in. Checkout PMI.org.

[Grass Is Greener]

The say "location, location, location" in real state can be translated to "experience, experience, experience" in the IT industry. Without experience, everything else matters very little and you will likely get an entry level job with a very low salary, regardless of degrees, certificates and all that. And on the other hand if you have extensive and solid experience you WILL get a great job with a great salary EVEN if you don't have any of these certificates or a masters degree.

[waterbabies]

DH's uncle is CCIE certified and DH is currently studying for it. He's got several other certs, though I forget what they all are, lol.
It's a HARD test. DH's previous manager has taken it FIVE times in her ten years at the company and has yet to pass. And ditto the experience... unless there's application, it's not worth much.

[Farooq_ahmed]

Hi to All experts There! ! !!

Please tell me that if i want to switch to Networking Field and rush towards the job market with only MCSE, CCNA Certification , will it going to work?
I do know about computers, softwares, databases, programming like that, but what would be the appropriate pathway to join this field.

To be very true , i wish i could find the job in Middle east in the Networking field with MCSE, CCNP or such certifications. But my last 4 years experience is in Software house as a Billin analyst.

Please guide, suggest or anything that will not de-track me & save my time

Thank You so much . Please consider my query

[newbeez]

Hi yall,
I'm in the same predicament like Farooq_ahmed so what is the best way to gain exp and do not struugle for money also any help would be greatful.

[JackieRTP]

Originally Posted by needhalc

One cert to consider might be a PMP...Project management professional. I see lots of postings for them. I think you can apply other job experience to getting the certification. If he had a few yrs of IT experience and a PMP, that might be a way to get in. Checkout PMI.org.

The PMP certification is not an entry level certification either and requires thousands of hours of Project Management experience.

[Tons872]

wel coz he doesnt v any experience it computers he has to begin with the basics.I recomend A+ for hardwares technician which takes 1 month when fully commited,then N+ for networking introduction both from Comptia.from there he can go to CCNA ,MCP .MCSE .CCNP,CCIE by then he will be already making the money.
CCNA takes 60 days
MCSE takes minimum of 7 months coz of the exams involved.
CCNP -will take 2 months
CCIE-U v to gain enough experience for the lab i reccomend 12 months after taking written exams.coz its crucial but pays.
The last thing make sure he wants to do this coz its a challenging experience once you begin.
for more info e mail [EMAIL="chalyton@gmail.com"]chalyton@gmail.com[/EMAIL]

[Tons872]

if you have some computer concepts u can do it with MCSE and CCNP but i recomend you begin with CCNA,MCSE then CCNP trust me employers will be looking 4 u!!!!

[NewUser]

Good thing computer programmers don't need to be good spellers