Re: Starting my journey

From: James Martin (martin)
Date: 02/07/04 

Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 19:50:54 -0500

Hey Meister Man,

Scores depend on the test you take. Every test I've taken so far has a
numerical score on them, but I'm following the 2003 track, and from what I
understand they had switched to PASS/FAIL for some exams, then switched
back, but it's like MS is testifying before congress on the whole scoring
issue, "I have no recollection of that matter, senator."

MCSA, *in my humble opinion*, is just a stepping stone towards MCSE.. I
don't think you'll find a job just with an MCSA since employers don't know
anything but MCSE, however it might help when combined with other certs. If
you search the job boards for MCSA and MCSE you'll see what I mean. It's
not that an MCSA isn't capable of most of the positions (After all, MCSA is
targeted I think for < 5000 computers, MCSE > 5,000--more infrastructure),
they just don't know any better.

If you're trying to jump into IT, I wouldn't hold your breath. I've got
over 8 years experience (Including consulting for several Fortune 100s), a
degree from a top school in MIS, certs from Comptia and MS and a diminishing
number of unemployment checks coming to me after my employer went out of
business last year. :)

"Meister Man" <meisterville@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:B2AE11B4-AEF4-4F52-823F-473FB093F74E@microsoft.com...
> Greetings: I just passed 210, and am getting ready for 215 in 2 wks,
just 2 quick questions. I have seen posts of "scores" from exams, where are
they obtained from ???? Also, how much weight does a MCSA carry today ??
I will be changing careers after the certification process and am curious as
to what the "real world" holds.
>
> Regards
>
> C Calamis
>

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