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Created by : Leena Pawar, Tech Architect, IT Infotech  | 05 20 2010 08:24:14 +0000
Industry : Technology ConsultingFunctional Area : Productivity & Performance(Strategy & Execution)
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Hi friends

According to a survey conducted by the QAI with over 3500  software professionals, over 90 percent respondents were of the  opinion that certifications are a value add to their careers, helps  gain recognition amongst peers and boosts confidence and self esteem. And, more than half of the respondents constituting 54  percent said certifications helped them get a better job and 38  percent in a salary increment.

                                    

So what do you say are certificates really helping you to get better jobs ????

 
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Yes it is helping to get better jobs. Today certifications besides training are one of the most potent ways of increasing ones knowledge base and I am glad that software professionals of today recognize this fact. So do a good certification program from a reputed institute, which will surely add value to you career !!!!


By Leena Pawar, Tech Architect, IT Infotech  05 20 2010 08:32:13 +0000
 
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i completely agree with anand....... as i also do think practical knowledge is better than theoritical


By neeta menon anand, Freelancer, Advertising/PR/MR/Events  05 21 2010 06:40:30 +0000
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The HR system in most of the companies take a safer route of hiring someone who has already made a name or who is been endorsed by someone or who has come out of a big B school. Now this has repeated over a period of years and here is where we are. B-Schools are no longer for learning. B-School has become just a certification for commanding better pay.
By Joe Antony, Retail Sales and Marketing, JSW Steel Limited  | 10 28 2010 05:18:35 +0000
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It really depends. Sometimes certifications can help you to get a job, get a job interview or more networking opportunities but getting & keeping the job is on you. A certification really needs to be combined with real world experience. Certifications can be great leverage for achieving career goals and/ or career advancement.

A certification can get you in the door but to have continued success in some careers all depends on the individuals performance. Even with a certification you still have to show and prove that you can do the work.

Obtaining a certification is a good way to demonstrate your competence, it could increase your value as a professional & make you a preferred job candidate. Different certifications are meant to show that someone is a professional in one area or several areas.

When an employer evaluates a new candidate or considers the competencies of their existing staff, many employers recognize the value of a certification or college degree.

Certifications are designed to provide the recognition that you need to help you excel in your career and provide employers with validation of your skills. Certifications help to improve your job search, provide you with up-to-date, relevant skills that can help lead to a more fulfilling career.

To help you to succeed in today's competitive job market, certifications help you to standout from others. Whether you are looking for new opportunities or advancing in your current position, you need to build and demonstrate your expertise and skills through certifications.

Sometimes certifications help to prove that you have the knowledge & the skills. Many times it all depends on the company or organization that’s doing the certifying. Some certifications are top quality and some aren’t. Overall certifications do help you to get the job. It just all depends on how an individual handles the job that helps them keep the job.

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By Business Management Consultant, : I can provide you with Management Consulting & Counseling Services  | 10 27 2010 16:35:16 +0000
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Certification just give you a good job but after that knowledge let you stand tall on your feet to take you forward on that job not only certification.
By Harsh Goel, Design Engineer, Doosan Babcock Engineering & Services  | 10 27 2010 08:38:45 +0000
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yes it can
By Rajesh Kumar, CEO/MD/Director, Career Computer Axis  | 10 27 2010 08:30:30 +0000
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Although, I have a believe that experience and practical knowledge is must to have a better hold on your profile, but at the same time the certificates is an added feather to your crown and it boost your career.


By Ekta Khattar, Bio-Tech Research Manager, Pfizer India  | 10 27 2010 03:41:56 +0000
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yes there is a lot of value of certification to get a good job.
By ajay singh thakur, Software Developer , Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)  | 10 26 2010 17:17:32 +0000
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Certified means trustful.


By Ahamed Mohiddin, Financial Accountant, World Bank  | 09 09 2010 16:30:47 +0000
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Certification is not a compulsory, but certification keeps our profile on top and also certification keeps us UPDATED.


By Pankaj T, SS  | 07 18 2010 17:30:46 +0000
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Degree syllabus will change once 5 to 6 or more years only, but trends changes think of it,,, Certification course provides are changes their subject and syllabus depends on new trends hence its use full to jobs,,,
By PRAVEENKUMAR.V , Associate Software Engineer, Minveli Infotech  | 06 12 2010 07:21:59 +0000
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In india you can say so..........
By Aruhi Saxena, SEO, Manager, Nifty For Tomorrow  | 06 11 2010 17:26:55 +0000
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depends,on the letter head of ur certificate.
By Raunak Jain, MBA/PGDM student, Isb&m  | 06 11 2010 16:53:40 +0000
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What ever we want to achieve in our life that paper of degree only matters as compared with skills
By Mangesh Kevadkar, Lecturer, Universal College Of Engineering and Reserch,Pune  | 06 11 2010 16:46:06 +0000
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the cerificates are indeed a requirement for the entry...but to sustain lot of other factors are required. first one being the appalication and the practical knowledge to implement all that what the person has learnt all these years.
By Jayalakshmi , MBA/PGDM student, Pooja Bhagawat Memorial Mahajana PG Center  | 06 11 2010 15:18:10 +0000
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Yes, Certificate will take you 2 steps ahead for getting a job but... to sustain we have to use your brain and you have to implement the theoretical knowledge in practical life..


By Sambit Kumar Sahu, Management Trainee, Sequel Logistics Pvt Ltd  | 06 11 2010 14:44:40 +0000
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there should be a proper arrangment /anaiysis for unemployement,poeple should get the job according to their eligibility.
By divya mishra, GRO, hclcdc of hcl infosystems in allahabad  | 06 11 2010 14:44:30 +0000
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yes it wil... certificate from a renowned institution wil definitly help
By Bhavana Menonq, B.Com student, All Saints College  | 06 06 2010 16:20:59 +0000
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sure go for scjp, scwcd etc. certifications for java and oca & OCP oracle
By Atul , Software Developer, Friends Color Images Pvt Ltd.  | 06 06 2010 15:38:22 +0000
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Relevant ones with good content/accreditation surely help.
By SUMEET DIKSHIT, Real Estate Transactions & Advisory, Real Estate  | 06 05 2010 17:11:30 +0000
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yes
By abdul nazer para, manager, kawafil kafsha furnityure  | 06 05 2010 11:42:37 +0000
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Certifications can giv better jobs ; no doubt ; but to maintain jobs is another aspect proving one's skill ....So we can say certifications can give better jobs.
By Manish Grover, Account Manager , Impressico Business Solutions Pvt Ltd  | 06 05 2010 09:19:26 +0000
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yes for sure certificates help you get better job coz they become your face to this modern world and describe your credibility in the functional areas
By pearl , Freelancer, Teaching/Education  | 06 05 2010 09:11:32 +0000
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yes, but the candidate don't have sufficient knowledge in the related area will not help his/her retention. So please update your current skill relating to your certificate
By V.Rajaraman , HR Executive, Educational instituion  | 06 05 2010 09:03:26 +0000
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Good debate - yes, certificates do help in getting better job whereas these are the most easily available and visible proof for for one's candicate's qualification. Problem starts with the application phase. Certificates can be obtained in India in different ways - and the person who has earned the certificate in a easier way, i.e. not learnt anything while studying is never comfortable with the job and always tries to find out easier way to gain success in job sector too.


By Kathakali Mukherjee, Asst. manager - functional, Wipro Technologies  | 06 05 2010 08:43:04 +0000
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Ya ... atleast certification will keep you in limelight will aplying for a Job,otherwise will be in a queue... later all depend on ur knowledge, experience and attitude..
By Asha Murmu, Associate/Sr. Associate -(Technical), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)  | 06 05 2010 08:00:17 +0000
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If you do not have certification, your CV will be rejected in the first screening itself. What ever expierience you have, if you are not getting a chance to show it to the recruiter then how do you get the job?
By Binu Paul, Mechanical Engineer-Fire Protection, Doosan Heavy Industries & Constructions  | 06 05 2010 05:38:27 +0000
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certification make you eligible for exposing your talent before employer,after that how you carry and represent yourself matters
By ANOOP BHARTI, M.E/M.Tech/MS student, LPU JALLANDHAR: PUNJAB  | 06 05 2010 02:33:47 +0000
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Ofcourse yes. This is very practical that you dont get sufficient time to do reguler courses while working. and certification really helps you to get better job. because there is a huge competetion in job market and while interviewing, certificates upholds you.
By Gautam Sharma, Corporate Planning/Strategy Manager, Simplex Infra  | 06 04 2010 12:46:53 +0000
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Not exactly. They work as GET PASS for you, the rest is in your hand how you take your job. On the basis of 1st job career takes place. But yes, for freshers certificate is the only option to prove thmselfs.
By Prachi Todkar, Consultant, VishvaVidya School of Management & technology  | 06 04 2010 12:10:44 +0000
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YES. CERTIFICATIONOR GOOD MARKS ALWAYS HELPS
By VAISHALI , ASSISTANT MANAGER - H.R., ACTION BRIDGE GAP CONSTRUCTION (P) LTD  | 06 04 2010 11:03:35 +0000
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Certification or Good Marks help you get notice by recruiters early but do not guarantee good jobs.
By Yogeshwar Vhatkar, Software Engineer - Product Engineer, Symphony Services  | 06 04 2010 10:02:00 +0000
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Yes I agree, even the good certification is need for better jobs and choose to better professionals. Its only shows the project details to be trust, most of cases its used updating our knowledge and skill,,,
By PRAVEENKUMAR.V , Associate Software Engineer, Minveli Infotech  | 06 04 2010 08:23:09 +0000
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s, offcourse it is most important to have certificate for getting job.it more potential rather than that of the only knowledge of related subject.hence best certification get more weightage.
By vipul patil, MSc student, nmu jalgoan  | 06 04 2010 07:14:58 +0000
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LEENA U R ABSOLUTELY CORRECT CERTIFICATE IS MUCH HELP FUL THAN EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

TODAY, IF U HAVE KKNOWLEDGE OF ANY COURSE BUT YOU DON'T HAVE THE CERTIFICATE THEN U R NOTHING IT PROFESSIONAL LIFE


By monika computers, providing IT services, Vohra Industries  | 06 03 2010 13:44:21 +0000
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Its is abvious experiance coand ur attitude on work comes before all ur certification
By Gokulakrishnan , Manager Sales, Solid works USAM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED  | 06 03 2010 12:49:14 +0000
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experience is most important before certificate
By . , .  | 06 02 2010 09:33:28 +0000
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Certification is better option to get job and as per what I think that one should be selected on the basis of knowledge which comes to him/her by certification/degree. But should promote certification instead of degree courses because these courses are waste of time and I say it because if there are two person , one who certified and have specialisation in his field with one year period of real time experience while on the other hand , second one has degree in 3-4 years that costs much higher and still he know little about his field and have no real time experience. so certifications are much better but we should take care that one should get certified with full exposure to his field. So If one year person can do better than 3-4 years in his field than Job should be given to that person who have certification instead of others.
By Himmat Singh, Software Developer, Banana Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd.  | 06 02 2010 00:42:06 +0000
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Certifications are necessary to get entry in the desired field & at the desired position. It shows ur career interest and ur desire to learn new technology & things.
By Swapnil Rajput, Business Development Executive, One Mile Ahead Films  | 06 01 2010 12:20:37 +0000
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In today's life a certification is the important. Even if you know everything and you don't have the certification then prefrance is being given to less deserving, less knowledgeable but more qualified person. And this is not only with Software, this is true with in any profession.
By Charanjit Singh, Financial Analyst Bon Ami  | 06 01 2010 11:12:45 +0000
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Certifications give a positive sign to the employers that one is updating his knowledge at the relevant field. This gives him a bigger opportunity to bargain for a better job.


By santosh lakshmi vempaty, Lawyer/Attorney, CrownBridge Group LLC  | 06 01 2010 10:10:55 +0000
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yes certification keep importance bcoz elgibility is first one. without it how we can assume that we r in queue.
By Bijendra Kumar Pushkar, Pursuing MBA & completed B.E in E.C, from BVMCTM,GWALIOR  | 06 01 2010 09:12:28 +0000
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yes it gives to chance to sit for interview. without this we are not able to sit for that job.
By kumar rajan, project coordinator, imagination infratech pvt.ltd.  | 05 31 2010 17:28:26 +0000
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A certifaction like CFA can get one the best job with MBA, so it does matter.


By Jaydeep Sarkar, MBA/PGDM student, Prin. L.N Welingkar Institute Of Management Development & Research, Mumbai  | 05 31 2010 16:53:04 +0000
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Yes certificates are the main "Index" of a Face regards to any job.
By Navutry.R , Call Centre Head, Xtended Office pte ltd  | 05 31 2010 07:18:48 +0000
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for sme instant only widout certificate help u 2 get a job,but it wont b helpful for a long run,certificate always gives u +point wherever u go nd u to fly to up 2 de max
By niaz , interior designer, methodex  | 05 31 2010 04:47:54 +0000
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yes ofcourse. . . . we always not get a chance that we are proficient in some thing. . . but using certifications we have no need to tell that seperately
By Moparthi Sai Ramya Sree, Software Developer, Virtusa (India)  | 05 31 2010 04:36:37 +0000
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I think people arguing against certifications have misunderstood the meaning of certification and a certificate - a certificate is a document which certifies any number of things , e.g. from just participation in a one-week first-aid course , conducted in-house within your company ,  to passing the St. Johns 6-month course in First Aid , which means you are now equipped to handle a prescribed list of emergencies.

Participation in a 15-day swimming course can get you a certificate ; this is not the same as getting a life-guard certification.

A certification is a document which certifies that you attempted a particular test , and attained a certain level in it e.g. the certification of MCSD is given by Microsoft only if you obtain the requisite grade in the Software Developer examination. It is highly unlikely that you can get an MCSD certification without having a certain proficiency level in software development. The same holds true for a networking certification from Cisco.

A certificate can be obtained from any institution ; a certification usually means a certificate from some recognized institution e.g. even an institute like Jetking can give you a certificate in Software Development , but you would not call that a certification.

 


By K. NARAYAN, None, None  | 05 24 2010 15:46:29 +0000
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Certificate is the medium using which one can step into any company`s interviews.
By bhuvnesh bhardwaj, Admin/Facilities Manager, Alcatel-Lucent  | 05 24 2010 14:12:20 +0000
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But you have certificate they can imagin u have better knowledge. Without certificate most of the company not accepting. because they wand certificate for internal document purpose also.
By soni samuel, Planning Engineer(Project & Construction), Speacilized Industrial Service Co. Ltd  | 05 24 2010 13:53:20 +0000
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Absolutely. At least in the IT arena , certifications are directly from the product vendors e.g. Microsoft , Cisco , Oracle ,...

Such certifications are an assurance of your knowledge of these companies' products , and your proficiency in their application.

A certification like PMP has also gained a lot of respect in the PM field.

You can rest assured that such vendor certifications are not mere certificates. They are your passport to a better job.


By K. NARAYAN, None, None  | 05 24 2010 11:57:21 +0000
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now a days, barrier to entry in the industry is the requirement of formal qualification in any stream. No matter if you are master of a field, but don't have the certifiactes, you won't get job.
By Manish Chauhan, Manager: Online Marketing, Infopro India Pvt Ltd  | 05 24 2010 11:13:24 +0000
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all certified are not of same ability and some worlds best software programmers are not certified........!!!!!!!! there are electronic engineers !!!!!!!!!!!
By vishwanath kushnarla, B.Tech/B.E. student, vidyavardhaka  | 10 28 2010 16:58:41 +0000
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Of course the certifications will guide you till the door but to get it opened is where the skill matters
By Praveen Raj, Manager - Sales  | 10 28 2010 05:32:06 +0000
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Not at all , I tried really hard to get through, but the moment I realized of being a certified professional, the world had no comments for it.
By Priyanka Johri, Programme Assistant, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  | 10 28 2010 04:44:26 +0000
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I feel that if have interest in a subject or a thing even then you can give he noticed as you cannot hide your talent we will come in picture sooner or later. So without a Certificate you can be hired for a good post.
By anuradha , NECC Ltd.  | 10 27 2010 15:25:38 +0000
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degree can seen by others but excellence that you have to show others.....thats all about
By arnab chakraborty, executive, blue star ltd  | 06 11 2010 17:27:22 +0000
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May be..but certifications will certainly help u get introduced to a company and give u a chance to appear for an interview for a specific designation but that may not help u get a better job. Practical experience is very much important besides these certificates. This is because there is huge gap / difference between class room training and practical world. getting a certificate is an added benefit. Thats all.
By Nisha Jagannathan, M.B.A. student, Saket College of Management  | 06 11 2010 16:37:33 +0000
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Certifications are an "independent third party" appraisal of your theoretical knowledge at that point in time. It has nothing to do with your practical abilities nor your ability to deliver, manage teams and network. all these are also equally or more important to get the job done. a clear example is that of the administrators, IAS, top management guys that are really good. their knowledge on the subject may not be high. but they can pickup, collate information and come up with a good working scheme.


By V. Srinivas, Freelancer, Information Technology  | 06 11 2010 13:25:29 +0000
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certification helps tofetch you to fetch the first job.After that your experience, adaptability to situation, contacts plays important role.
By Ekta Khattar, Bio-Tech Research Manager, Pfizer India  | 06 05 2010 10:18:14 +0000
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no certifications are open the first gate to enter in the process of job but after to enter first gate you should have some basic qualities without these you can't remain in the job :
By vivekkori , Cards-Sales Officer/Executive, Infocom network ltd.(tradeindia.com)  | 06 05 2010 08:17:45 +0000
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May be but in the work place you need more than your certificate
By Deepak Simkhada, Store Incharge, Navayuga Engineering Company Limited  | 06 05 2010 06:42:01 +0000
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I don't agree with this statement.Because certificates isn't a exact standard for getting job. Ability is the thing which a employee needs for a job. Certificates play a very least role in getting job.
By Ijas Rahman, Security Penetration Tester, Appin Knowledge Solutions  | 06 05 2010 04:34:35 +0000
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I don't agree. Because both(certificate & internal ability) are necessary to get a good job. If a person who has not ability to handle the situation but have proper certification then he can't able to get good job. Another example : if a person having degree or certificate in marketing or sales but don't able to handle the client face to face then he can't continue his job just on the basis of his certification.

It means if a person has guts to do a particular thing or able to understand the situation & good implemented his theoretical knowledge in practical work then he get good job easily & go on the way to success. SO BOTH ARE REQUIRED>....


By Vipin Bhasin, Private Equity/Hedge Fund/VC-Manager, Indian Investment Co.  | 06 04 2010 13:08:23 +0000
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I do agree with Mr. Bharati
By Kaushik Ghosh, CM, Information Technology, OFB, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India  | 06 02 2010 15:36:03 +0000
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Although I'm supporting the down thumb, yet I'll say yes certifications do matter to get a better job to some extent. But it doesn't count in the percentage of placed ones (the pre-job certified ones count much less in placements), if not accompanied by a paid internship or earlier exposure to some similar domain jobs.


By Kaushik Ghosh, CM, Information Technology, OFB, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India  | 06 01 2010 16:27:19 +0000
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No, For freshers it certificates and marks may be benchmark, but once you get into any industry what really counts is our performance and the contribution of an employee towards company's growth.
By Hajimalang Baba, Deputy Manager, Wendt India Lmited  | 06 01 2010 10:49:49 +0000
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Certifications are not based on live projects, you acquire knowledge by real hand on experience, certification though helpful only plays a minimal role in your projects. Here your attitude, passion & patience play a major role and this is what I've seen with my 7 years of IT experience.
By VS Jayashankar, System Engineer  | 06 01 2010 10:30:09 +0000
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I dont think Only Cerificates RECOGNISE YOUR PERSONALITY.In todays context it is your passion and skills helps you to stand out amongst others.Jobs You may get on your certificates but to add value to that job,is in your hand not in a piece of paper"CERTIFICATES"
By MILIND K. ALSHI, LEADING TEAM OF 5 REPS, INDOCO REMEDIES LTD.  | 05 31 2010 16:48:41 +0000
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SKILNESS&EXPERINCE OF WORK SHOULD BE THE BEST INDEX 4 JOB
By sureshwar poddar, SENIOR MANAGER CIVIL, NEEPCO(GOVT OF INDIA)  | 05 31 2010 09:13:37 +0000
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In my experience most of the institute / organization did no bother much but they always try to find out what is the experience and out put which you can provide to the organization.
By Balaram basak, Asst. Director/Director, MPEDA  | 05 31 2010 05:14:10 +0000
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with my experience i tell i made a certification course in java,j2ee and oracle and last week i went to an interview in a small software company and my file has these certificates which they didn't bother at all. being a smal company they itself didn't take seriously  then how the companies like wipro, infosys take it in account..


By HARIHARAN , BCA student, VAISHNAVA  | 05 31 2010 03:36:10 +0000
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i believe if u need to earn a lot u need certificates for job in order to cheat a company and get its tributes.bcauz work needs only talent.
By BHARAT KUMAR ANYAW, Construction-Construction Management, SARVODAYA GROUP  | 05 24 2010 18:25:54 +0000
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Certification does not refer to the state of legally being able to practice or work in a profession.


By Rushikesh durge, student of centre for studies of rural development,Institute of Social Work & Research, Ahmednagar,maharashtra  | 05 24 2010 17:26:52 +0000
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How this is possible ? Holding a certifacate may not necessarily justify my knowledge in that stream.

Sound knowlege, hands-on-experience along with a "Certificate" may serve the purpose.  


By ASOKE KUSARI, Domestic Private Banking-Executive/Manager, A large leading PSU Bank - India  | 05 21 2010 13:29:07 +0000
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not exactly certificate like gate pass ,its helpful to see opportunity ,if person have good personality ,good knowledege that would be very help ful for grab good job


By ARSHAD RASHEED, Business Development Executive, A.S.EDUTECH  | 05 21 2010 05:09:00 +0000
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No not exactly, nowadays people are doing many different certification programs and they don't have any knowledge about the subject. They do it for name sake, since that position needs certificate in a specified field.

So instead of wasting money in such courses try to learn it for some expert from you office only. If your company wants people for specific requirement they will train themselves and not depend on the certificates provided by the third person.....

 


By ANAND M, Freelancer, Human Resources (HR) Consulting  | 05 20 2010 09:52:49 +0000
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