Comment Re:Weighing certifications while hiring (Score 1) 267
So the fact that my employer requires certification (Cisco Partner) shows that I lack critical thinking skills? My thought process didn't involve much critical thinking, I'll admit. I like having a roof over my head and food to eat so when my choice was to take some tests or lose my job, I capitulated and agreed to get certified (the job market isn't great in my smallish city and I have no desire to move from this lovely area). I like where I work and actually did learn a few things while I prepared for the certs (plus they help to get past the HR goons some employers have should I ever leave). While I agree that certifications don't mean anything in regards to an individual's technical ability, assuming that all candidates with certifications are incompetent shows a lack of critical thinking on your part (just like assuming all candidates that have a certification are qualified). Perhaps your generalization is right in most cases (I worked with a CCNA that completely forgot to connect the access switches back to the distribution switch when I sent him on a simple switch replacement!).
If this generalization makes your management job easier, more power to you. I've had too many bosses that make business decisions solely based on their personal beliefs and have no desire to work for closed-minded individuals that lack the ability to analyze a simple resume, let alone more complex technical documentation. Learning that a potential boss frequently makes assumptions upfront would save me from having to find another job after having this revelation while being employed by them.
If this generalization makes your management job easier, more power to you. I've had too many bosses that make business decisions solely based on their personal beliefs and have no desire to work for closed-minded individuals that lack the ability to analyze a simple resume, let alone more complex technical documentation. Learning that a potential boss frequently makes assumptions upfront would save me from having to find another job after having this revelation while being employed by them.
