Re: Appreciate your views--

Deepak,
think of it this way.
How would you as an employer think of a person who is a CCIE but with next
to nill real word exposure? I would not hire one, even though he or she may
be brilliant on passing the lab.
So in your shoes I would go get a foot in the door of some big Cisco shop
with large and diverse NetOps environment. It will be a lot of fun. And you
will be able to apply whatever you have leaned to date and see what is goo
and what is a waste. Broad your knowledge across some other dimensions like
security, wireless, voice. Take a chance to look at other vendors as well.
Then in 2-3 years come back and revisit CCIE thing if you still have that
desire.

It is not a CCIE number that matters, it is how you can back it up with
your deeds.

HTH
A.
On 16 August 2012 00:24, deepak janju <deepakjanju_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> This is my first post and 'sorry' for it's non-technical.
>
> I appreciate your views on what follows.
>
> I sat the lab for the second time last month and couldn't get through in
> both parts, i.e I failed, but not miserably.
> I've been preparing for last 2 years and for last one month I haven't
> touched a book, or DOC site, or any related thing, just because I was
> frustrated enough.
> I understand completely that I need to practice more and learn more. Esp. a
> couple of usually neglected topics in the blueprint and that's not about
> blocking the web traffic. - |
>
> I used IPX only, can't afford multiple vendors, but I did only vol 1 and 2,
> a few times. Didn't touch the vol 3. Also, I didn't attend any boot-camp
> because of financial constraints. What I did -is- self study, GNS3, and
> rack rental. Most of the time I made my own topologies and practiced
> technology on them. This time I plan to revise 1 and 2, and exercise Vol 3.
>
> I think, that my lack of experience in the industry is doing me harm.
> So, I want to ask - how much does this affect in prep for the lab? As I
> don't have any industrial experience (I tried 3-4 times during last year-
> but all they need is experience(1-2 years) no matter you have a skill-set
> of a professional and you are ready to work as an associate, but they don't
> care- at-least the one's where I applied.)
>
> Also, Do I have to practice another vendor WBs, is it --that much
> "required". And how about a boot-camp being a necessity ? Obviously It
> helps a lot (I guess), but is it imperative to attend one to become able to
> pass the Lab.
>
> Thanks
>
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