Thus spake "'Timothy R. McKee'" <tim@baseworx.net>
I agree certifications are overated at best.
Give me someone with the right attitude and I'll teach him anything.
Showing the ability to get things done is the greatest skill imo.
Unfortunately, most recruiters and even hiring managers have no way to determine if a candidate has the skills or attitude necessary for a high-end tech job. This, IMHO, is where certifications become somewhat valid; they provide a minimum bar (however low) for non-technical people to use. They're misused too, of course. I've had several recruiters tell me I wasn't qualified for a job because I wasn't a CCNA -- CCIE wasn't good enough. S Stephen Sprunk "God does not play dice." --Albert Einstein CCIE #3723 "God is an inveterate gambler, and He throws the K5SSS dice at every possible opportunity." --Stephen Hawking