Hows it goin all thought i would write a thread to ask if any one could help me out. you seem an intelligent lot.Ill tell ye about myself. Im a farmers son from Northern Ireland with IT qualifications and experience up to his neck but no certifications. what the situation is that im not working at the moment having left a job in November, to do a major CCTV job nov-dec. But im finding it difficult of getting another permanent job with serious prospects in computer networks and admin. However being hard of hearing doesnt make it any easier(cant use telephone) So I looked at the contracting scene as it seems a n attractive way to get more IT exposure and experience along with the good salary that comes with it. so I want to ask you all some questions to help me make a sound decision.
Bearing in mind i have a bsc and HND networking qualiifications along with 4 years of network experience.
i want to be able to do contracting but contract jobs mostly cover a demand of specific exposure and certifications.
ok here goes.
Option one
look for a permanant IT job with current qualifications, train myself after work hours on certifications e.g msce ccna ccnp etc etc. then look for a serious contract job e.g 6months or a higher paid permanant IT job.
time scale could be 1 yr or so with the cost of books and IT equipment
Option 2
Go to india (cheep)on a boot camp for 2 or 3 months for MCSE 2003 ccna ccnp cover 3 or 4 certifications. return to uk to secure a contract job where ever in the world.
Question is which option is better and more chance? do employers pay more attention for certifications thus more chance of getting interviews and proving your worth to them?
I would be grateful of any help.
Thanks in advance
Ryan
Bearing in mind i have a bsc and HND networking qualiifications along with 4 years of network experience.
i want to be able to do contracting but contract jobs mostly cover a demand of specific exposure and certifications.
ok here goes.
Option one
look for a permanant IT job with current qualifications, train myself after work hours on certifications e.g msce ccna ccnp etc etc. then look for a serious contract job e.g 6months or a higher paid permanant IT job.
time scale could be 1 yr or so with the cost of books and IT equipment
Option 2
Go to india (cheep)on a boot camp for 2 or 3 months for MCSE 2003 ccna ccnp cover 3 or 4 certifications. return to uk to secure a contract job where ever in the world.
Question is which option is better and more chance? do employers pay more attention for certifications thus more chance of getting interviews and proving your worth to them?
I would be grateful of any help.
Thanks in advance
Ryan
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