Fwd: PhD vs CCIE

Hi Guys,

I think we are all missing the point here the discussion from my point of view
is "employability" and here is my perspective. Today I understand there are
over 30,000 CCIEs thats three times what there was a few years ago and even
7,000 more then when I got my number. Gone are the days when employers would
be lucky about getting one CCIE and we were literally regarded as "network
gods". We are competing against "each other" and in a highly competitive world
- even as CCIEs. In that competitive world you have to give yourself an "edge"
a something extra - what I would suggest is dont just bank on getting employed
because you are a CCIE - and dont forget some off us are also getting employed
because we have track records as well as being CCIEs. Most employment
agents/HR departments do a word trawl in the first instance and the more edge
you have the more likely you have to move to the next stage of interview etc
thats what these certifications do for you - and dont also be a one trick pony
- consider doing a JNCIE or HP Master ASE as well as another CCIE.

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Received on Tue Mar 06 2012 - 10:57:25 ART