Thread: IT Support Analyst – Network Support (MCSE)

Quote: “ Originally Posted by dazza786 Obviously certifications are seen as more than just a validation of knowledge/working, but also as an investment as well. If somebody has spent at least £616 on obtaining an MCSE certification, plus the hours put in to study the material, people would expect to have a decent return on the time and money put into it. ” You do... in the form of being able to get a job that might be otherwise unavailable...

^ I'll rephrase it for him......It is a shame employers value an MCSE so low

Quote: “ Originally Posted by BosonMichael 1) I got humor in abundance, mate! 2) I *am* a teacher. If you don't like it, ignore me. But... I'm right. ” I'll do you a solid and walk away **Edit: I won't ignore you as you know a lot more technically than me BUT I'm not scared of anyone so if I think it am saying it

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts Qs

This one's just cropped up on a LinkedIn group I belong to. Might be of use to someone : IT Support Analyst – Network Support (MCSE) South Manchester Up to £19,000 DOE Our client is a privately owned, dynamic business providing quality IT services and products to small and medium size businesses. An opportunity has now arisen for an IT Support Analyst to join their team. For this role our client is looking to recruit an MCSE certified...

Quote: “ Originally Posted by PAT that job would be perfect for me. i'm still only on 15K with an MCSE and 3 year experience in full time IT ” May I ask, if that is in the private or public sector?

Quote: “ Originally Posted by TTab May I ask, if that is in the private or public sector? ” private

A wise man once said opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one.

Quote: “ Originally Posted by UKDarkstar And whilst commercial experience in a similar role would be beneficial to your application, an excellent telephone manner and customer focused approach are more important. ” hmmm.... is it just me or have they missed the point of the MCSE (like so many others)? If you haven't got the commercial experience administering servers etc you shouldn't have or be close to obtaining the MCSE...

Quote: “ Originally Posted by BosonMichael You both mistakenly believe the MCSE should mean that the employer should value the employee more (and accordingly, give them more money - after all, we are talking about the low salary offered by the company in question). Sorry, that's not the benefit of certifications. ” Obviously certifications are seen as more than just a validation of knowledge/working, but also as an investment as well....