LPI: A New Linux Certification and the Power of Being Neutral – with Elzbieta Godlewska

Elzbieta_LPIThis is an interview with Elzbieta Godlewska from LPI Central Europe.

You have probable heard about LPIC-1, LPIC-2 and LPIC-3.

LPI works on the value of neutral certifications and during this year we should see few upgrades and even a new certification.

In this interview you will find:

  • What will change with LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 in 2012?
  • Who should think about LPIC-1, LPIC-2 and LPIC-3?
  • Who will find the new LPI certification – Linux Essentials – useful?
  • Why Linux is better than Windows? :)

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Check Point Certified Security Administrator – CCSA

CCSACheck Point Certified Security Administrator – CCSA is the first step in the Checkpoint certification path.

Checkpoint is a software and hardware company that for many years has concentrated on security topics, especially on firewalls. Their main software is Check Point R7x. The Checkpoint certifications are based also on this software.

The actual CCSA certification is based on version R71, but in a few weeks we should see version for R75. Checkpoint with a new renewal policy and their materials creates very user-friendly certification system.
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How To Write an IT Resume That Works

IT ResumeWe left of in our last installment assailing those who claim your IT resume should remain short.

Basically telling these progenitors (ooh nice word huh? I am taking writing lessons after all. Thanks Talley) of IT, to SHUT UP!.

Then we went on to explore the reason why a long resume, is better than a short one for IT professionals. Remember, people don’t actually read your IT resume; instead your IT resume is thrown into a data base and then searched for via keyword inquiries. There is a phenomenon in IT recruiting that makes this a necessary evil.

If you post a job in your country (I am trying to be politically correct here) the responses will come from every corner of the globe. These responses will be from every walk of life, and every single discipline. If you were not contacted directly by someone already familiar with your skills, then all bets are off. Still, though, your IT resume will end up in some data base, regardless of first glances, etc… So you need a good IT resume that will defeat lazy recruiters.

That first impression your IT resume leaves a viewer is critical, as I reminded you of our Moms’ insistence on good first impressions. It is common knowledge that geeks seem to linger longer in their homes and care, so Mom is trying to help get us out of the house! How many pages?
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Oracle Certified Professional – OCP DBA

OCP DBAThe OCP DBA certification is based on the actual version of the Oracle database. In this article you will read about the actual version of the certification – OCP DBA 11g based on Oracle Database 11g Release 2.

To obtain this certification you must take at least on official training (not the cheapest one) and pass only one exam.

OCP is a well-respected certification in the community and will help you with finding a great job on the market.
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Cisco Certified Network Professional – CCNP Security

CCNP SecurityCCNP Security (former CCSP) is a certification from Cisco focused on implementation of security aspects on Cisco devices. It is also an amazing certification that covers topics about secure protocols.

This certification concentrates on Cisco ASA (mainly), a security implementation on Cisco routers and switches and also Intrusion Prevention Systems.

This IT certification was chosen by our team as one of the best to get in 2012.
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Why You Should Find a Niche (and How it Helps With Your IT Career) – with Emilio Da Silva

Emilio Da SilvaEmilio is an amazing engineer with an amazing set of skills. In his portfolio he has the highest certifications from Apple and HP.

Also he works on a HCIE certification from Huawei.

He will tell us how to rule two continents with IT Certifications.

In this interview you will find:

  • Which skills are important if you work on two continents (North America and Asia)?
  • Why finding a niche is so important in the IT world?
  • Why PMP is a great certification for engineers?
  • Why Emilio works on certifications from many vendors like Apple, HP, Cisco, Huawei?

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