What could certs guarantee? 5

[theThirdElement]

Hello,

I'm about to graduate on my Software Engineering degree, and I plan to pursue some certs after graduation. People have been telling (and trying to convince) me that getting certs can guarantee a promotion or a better job with better salaries. I wonder how much truth is in there? Can you share your experience on that?

It also appears, after reading the posts, that exp is more valuable than the certs. Also what it seems is that certs take a reasonable amount of time and money, and will expire in a few years. What are your opinions on that?

Thanks for all the advices!

Ed

 

[aftertaf]

yep, i agree... it can't hurt.

and if you dont have the degree, getting certified can help you appear more credible...
as long as you don't cheat your way through and discredit the cert system!!!

Aftertaf

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