Re: MCSE 2003 Server

From: Rowdy Yates (rowdy_yates2_at_removethis.lycos.com)
Date: 04/01/04 

Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 11:25:59 -0800

"Andy Foster" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
news:127ce01c4181e$09c16010$a001280a@phx.gbl:

> You don't need experience to pass the MCSE exams, but try
> finding a job in IT without experience.
> As to how you are meant to get into the industry without
> work experience (or an MCSE), as far as the industry is
> concerned you aren't meant to get into it - it's not their
> problem.
> Many companies have outsourced their entry-level jobs to
> India/China/etc., so there are a lot of people with
> experience fighting over few entry-level jobs. You may
> well be much more capable and knowledgeable than the
> recently down-sized helldesk monkey who's also applying
> for the job, but the employers will see that he has
> experience, and has proven himself.
> It can be done, but it ain't gonna be easy. You'll be
> joining thousands of others who'd do just about anything
> to get their foor in the door.
> For a reality check, phone a few local IT recruiters and
> ask them if they've got any jobs for MCSEs without any
> experience.
>
> Whatever you do, don't sign up for an over-priced
> bootcamp - self study is the way to go - if you don't get
> your foot in the door, all it'll have cost you is the
> price of the books (which you'll still have) and the price
> of the exams.
>

Well said Andy. TO which I would like to add:

http://tinyurl.com/yu5ja

:-)

Important Links Ranked In Order of Relevance: 

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MCSE on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/
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MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Certification Requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/requirements.asp
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certification Info:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/default.asp
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Microsoft Certified Professional Info: 
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/default.asp

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