[ale] OT but IT related question regarding certifications

[Van Loggins]

OK it sounds like I should probably lean towards LPIC-1 or Redhat 
certifications.

two more questions guys and I'll stop bugging everyone.

1. How much does the certification tests for RHCE and LPIC-1 cost?

2. are there any kind of classes,etc. that would help me prepare for 
these exams?

I haven't worked a lot with Linux for the past several years so I'm a 
bit rusty. The last Admin experience I had was with Redhat based LTSP 
servers and with NCR based X-Terminals but that was back in 2005. Beyond 
this I did setup and administrate a Linux base Hylafax server at my last 
job.

I've got 9 years of IT related job experience, but in todays market you 
have to do whatever you can to stand out from the crowd as there are 
literally hundreds of applicants for any given job.

I've only had a few job interviews since I became unemployed back in 
December. The most Memorable was the first and second interview with a 
certain "Geeky" IT company in Alpharetta where after being called back 
for a second interview I was informed via email that I didn't get the 
job because they felt I was overqualified for it.

To say the least that hurt my pride, I thought I was a shoe-in for the job.

Thanks for the advice, and if this got too far off topic please accept 
my apologies.


Van Loggins, A+

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On 3/29/2010 11:20 AM, Brandon Checketts wrote:
> I just took the LPIC-1 certification tests this weekend and overall thought that
> the tests did a fair job of guaranteeing that the candidate have a basic amount
> of technical knowledge and experience.  The LPIC-1 certification just covers
> generic tasks though (users, file systems, permissions, etc), and doesn't really
> touch on any applications, which is what I think most employers would be
> interested in.  From what I can tell LPIC-2 is more intended for that.
>
> I've got some extra vouchers for 10% off the LPI tests if you decide to go that
> route.
>
> Thanks,
> Brandon Checketts
>
> Van Loggins wrote:
>    
>> I'm currently unemployed and looking into getting some new
>> certifications to help me get a new job.
>>
>> I currently only have CompTIA A+ certification.
>>
>> I was thinking about getting CompTIA Linux+ or CompTIA Network+
>> certifications.
>>
>> Are these worth getting or would there be a better certification for me
>> to get.
>>
>> I don't have a lot of money to work with as my unemployment check only
>> goes so far so I want to make sure whatever I get is worth getting and
>> will help me get a new job soon.
>>
>>      
>