What Industry Certifications are Worth It?

aries78 asks: "I've recently obtained my CCNP certification, and am contemplating on going for the oh-so-scary CCIE certification. In the meantime, I have been considering other potential certifications to supplement my resume while I'm working toward my bachelor's degree. I am curious, though, as to what kind of professional certifications Slashdotters have, and how, if at all, they have been of help."

Comments

Depends on the job you're after

[imrdkl]

I guess I'll throw my hat in the ring too. I've been working in the industry 12 years, and have yet to be asked about this. Otoh, I've only had about 5 jobs, total. If I had to make an interview tomorrow, perhaps I might mention certification, especially if they asked.

In your current position (assuming you dont work fulltime yet), I suppose it is worth noting on your CV, and it may help you to avoid being caught with your thumbs completely green the first day on the job. But, most jobs are really about learning the environment, and the people, and the existing methods. As an interviewer, I am more impressed by someone who has made some free software that is usable, than I am with a certificate. Thats the honest truth, especially for a junior position, but even for more experienced slots, provided the applicant can demonstrate a good working knowledge of what the position requires, in addition.

Anyways, there have been lots and lots of extremely useful insight into this matter stored, for your viewing and learning pleasure, in the past.

Good luck. Just the fact that you asked here says something about your prospects...

does Masters or PHD help?

[monkeyserver.com]

sort of on the same vein, what do ppl think about post graduate degrees. My parents pushed me a little bit to go for a graduate degree, I chose instead to take an offer at a startup, citing work experience as being possibly more valuable than a degree might make me (I am primarily interested in the internet arena, not research).

I understand it can make a difference what area you are going into, but for the most part (read as most programming jobs) do ppl think there degree gets them much more than perhaps higher pay?