MCSE certification help/advice?

[DrWebster]

I'm at the point where getting an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) is rather important for advancing my career. I know there are a number of other folks here who work in IT, does anyone have their MCSE? Any advice/links you can offer for sample tests, etc?

 

[VTEC8YA]

The program/degree I obtained was suppose to be a direct prep for the test. I felt confident right after I graduated about taking it, not so much anymore due to the fact I really quit following the IT stuff and now my knowledge would probably a wee bit outdated. I suggest checking out barnes and noble and looking at some of the books that would be a good prep and offer the sample tests. Then maybe check amazon for used copies perhaps. Thats what I did for my A+, but that was way easier then what I thought it was gonna be, so the books were not needed. Either way, Good luck man! YOU CAN DO EEEETTT!!!

 

[Picklz]

If they have CBT nuggets for the MSCE those are great at least from my experience, that said I don't have my MSCE or know a whole lot about it, all my knowledge and experience with test prep and materials is in the Cisco world.

 

[DrWebster]

all my knowledge and experience with test prep and materials is in the Cisco world.

A CCNA would likely be next after the MCSE for me. I may pick your brain then.

 

[Matt D.]

Do not get wrapped up in the thought that you need letters behind your name in order to make yourself more marketable. Anyone that knows the IT industry will tell you it's more about what you've experienced and who you know than what you know. Street smart is greater than book smart here.

Don't get me wrong, the knowledge is good to have, but I'm personally not about to wrack my brain over an MSCE test as if to magically add worth to my 10+ years of experience. If you suck at your job no amount of certifications will help you.

 

[DrWebster]

Do not get wrapped up in the thought that you need letters behind your name in order to make yourself more marketable. Anyone that knows the IT industry will tell you it's more about what you've experienced and who you know than what you know. Street smart is greater than book smart here.

Don't get me wrong, the knowledge is good to have, but I'm personally not about to wrack my brain over an MSCE test as if to magically add worth to my 10+ years of experience. If you suck at your job no amount of certifications will help you.

I agree 100%, unfortunately, many hiring managers do not...or they simply choose to pay more attention to the letters due to their ineptitude.

 

[WhiteSpy9]

+1 So true..... Good luck. I'm sure if you put the time in, you won't have any problems passing the exams.

I agree 100%, unfortunately, many hiring managers do not...or they simply choose to pay more attention to the letters due to their ineptitude.

 

[Matt D.]

I agree 100%, unfortunately, many hiring managers do not...or they simply choose to pay more attention to the letters due to their ineptitude.

Hence why you don't work for companies at which you are hired by people that wouldn't be managing you. All of the jobs I've had I was interviewed by my direct management and my peers. I'm sure HR played some sort of roll in it, but only once have I had a direct interview with someone from HR.