Re: MCSD and MCSE

Hi Scott,

[Just having some knowledge, e.g., enough to pass the tests, isn't usually
enough to potential employers so I guess the real question is, are MCSDs
generally more knowledgeable and experienced than those without
certification?]

I think only those experienced in interviewing could accurately answer this

I think you've hit the nail on the head with this. My experience tells me
that employers care about what you know and what you can do for them, cert
or no cert. For programmers anyway, most employers ask for examples of
programs that the candidate has written or worked on and ask them to explain
their solution. Some employers give a "test" of their own during an
interview to weed the "talk the talkers" from the "walk the walkers".

True, but I was just stating that I think experienced interviewers know better
if MCSDs commonly "walk the walk" and whether those that aren't certified
generally just "talk the talk". In my limited experience working with MCSDs
and interviewing people in general, both points seem to be true. If so then
employers would benefit from holding MCSDs in a higher regard over the general
population of developers.

--
Dave Sexton


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