Something that A LOT of people over look with certs is that big companies WILL give you preferential treatment because they get vendor deals. I've heard several times over my decade in IT. "We need one of you to get (fill in the blank) cert or we'll lose our cisco gold membership" Certs 100% matter.
@AlexGrayTech2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Cisco really pushes their Certs that way. Partners are interesting to me, have not looked into or know much about that space yet. Considering trying to go to an MSP type company that servers larger than medium businesses. I really liked my first companies, but they were just too small. Now I'm more hyper focused technology wise than I would like to be. Thanks for chipping in :D
@Halking2002 Жыл бұрын
To add to this, completely true. I recently was hired for a company as a network engineer and found out about a month or two in that they were about to hire an internal that was at the help desk doing a lot of side projects for them. They told me that the certification (CCNA) was really what made the big difference. Now that I am several months in, work vs exam is really different. You really need to adapt to the different types of situations at the company that you just dont see on the exam, but I will say that the time and dedication I took to get the certs have for sure helped me at nudging me in the right directions. As far as finding a job I see the certifications as a way to open doors that might've been closed otherwise, such as my new job. I am working on my CCNP now, I passed the ENCOR and and planning on taking the ENARSI within the next few months. 100% worth it
@dgilvani2 жыл бұрын
Keep going bro! Get the CCIE. You will make bank and lots of respect from peers. Nobody can fake the CCIE. Thanks for sharing
@davidhendree80062 жыл бұрын
I just landed a role as a Network Engineer (Level 1) a few weeks ago and start soon. I am now currently studying for my CCNA. I have experience as SOHO tech support for a consultant company but not real concrete network experience. I do have my CompTIA A+,N+,S+ . I definitely agree with the statement that having the certs help with HR, but real experience I feel is what really sticks In my opinion. Although the certs do help broaden my knowlege, understanding, and ability to learn... real experience in an operational environment is a different beast . Any advice for my first role as a network tech ?
@damonaniton2 жыл бұрын
You touched on it well. Certifications give a potential employer a baseline for the knowledge you should have. And it checks the box for keyword searches. It doesnt say that a person does or does not know something, just what they should. It is up to you to properly articulate your knowledge and understanding in the interview. I tell people a cert gives you a structure for what to study. Exam blueprints are your friend. Even if you never get the cert you have learned something, hopefully.
@kosmonautofficial2963 жыл бұрын
Haha great point on the chair and desk. I agree I think the ccnp has been very helpful for my career and when I got it I had little experience but with it I had a lot of opportunities to get experience. Going to be recerting with the ENCOR tomorrow!
@AlexGrayTech3 жыл бұрын
Good luck hope you passed!
@yesthejets3377 Жыл бұрын
factsssssss
@carlossantana900627 күн бұрын
loved your perspective and insight. Well addressed points. Peace and progress.
@Meddle_is_way_underated3 жыл бұрын
At the least - if people would just understand that a certification: "validates one's ability- to comprehend technical content, when presented in a timed-constrained, multiple-choice format," and get this ill-conceived, misplaced, and yet somehow overwhelmingly popular notion out of their heads - that CERTIFICATION=ENTITLEMENT,MONEY,JOB,etc... - I think a good portion of the negative portrayal of industry certifications would go away. That being said, the related Reddit forums would suddenly grind to a halt, but still... Totally agree with your P.O.V: They (certifications) will get you a ticket to the Ballpark, but don't guarantee shit as far as an "At Bat" is concerned - "Hitting" is solely left up to the individual.
@AlexGrayTech3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Easy to get a chip on the shoulder when you get a certification but hopefully this might help someone considering them. I also think everything you said should be considered in the study phase and instead of rushing to get one expecting something, use it as a structured way to get exposure to topics. That’s actually why I was a fan of the comptia certs for beginners. They are just broad exposure to a lot of concepts. Whether or not they are worth the money or useful for getting any specific job is another debate but I like them solely for the exposure to a wide range of IT topics
@TheRoadrunz3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexGrayTech hi , just curious what college degree(s) do you have ? I was wondering about whether having certain degrees in engineering for example would make the learning easier ... or more familiar ?
@AlexGrayTech3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadrunz my degree is in information systems from a state college
@pogo55555 Жыл бұрын
Marvelous. On point. Cert to get the conversation going, and charisma and common sense for the interview.
@forextradealgorithm13862 жыл бұрын
You had me in the first half mate😂 Good stuff though. Especially the advice from 5:59
@AlexGrayTech Жыл бұрын
😁 nice thanks for stopping by )
@atishranjan27502 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Loved it. I'm working as a TAC engineer for Cisco in unified communications. But I'm more into core networking. I love the routing and switching part. Will go for the CCNP encor. Need to take out some time from work. I really need this! Thanks again for this great video.
@AlexGrayTech2 жыл бұрын
TAC Brother, we stand united! hahaha keep pushing and peace to you :D
@matthewbascom9 ай бұрын
I think the certifications provide a baseline knowledge that prepares a person to effectively communicate about technology with their peers. I worked in one environment where someone wasn't held to the standard of getting a certification when it was required for other employees doing the same job. I found that the person without the cert was often effective while working alone, but they were not a team player, they were not effective at communicating their observations (often closing tickets without any notes about procedures or a resolution), their instructions were terrible, and they were missing fundamental knowledge about the technology. Ironically, management is still advancing that person. To me, it was a bad sign and contributed to my reason to quit that gig.
@mnoble2473 жыл бұрын
I know a few organizations that will give you a $15K salary bump with your CCIE. You can't get it without completing the CCIE. CCNP and ACEP have certainly worked for me. Agree 100%. The cert helps get you the interview, experience and knowledge helps you get the job.
@AlexGrayTech3 жыл бұрын
Cisco gives $10k bonus to anyone who gets it. Like just a bonus right there and they pay for it …. Haha
@DallasFort1857 Жыл бұрын
Which is a better combo certification to work from home in IT? 1)CEH W/Splunk 2)CCNA W/CCNP or 3) CySA+ W/CEH
@matthewsokolik5326 Жыл бұрын
Oscp/CCNA
@Mark-un4fy Жыл бұрын
I'm in IT for the last 30 years I had cert for Novel Microsoft no more certs for me experience is the KEY i hired and worked with fully Certified people but they had no clue could not patch a PC could not build a PC Could not Trouble shoot no clue on fibre runs no clue on server build no clue Util they physically done some cabling patching hep desk desktop support do a basic help-desk course work on a help-desk the desktop support install move fix desktops always ask the comms people if they need a hand installing new switches installing a data rack from scratch this is how you learn networking and you see first hand how its connected then decide if you want a CCNA cert Myself id study to be a oracle architect lots off bucks work any were start your own company contract out your services every bank financial institution uses Oracle in the world you cant g wrong
@TheGrmany69 Жыл бұрын
Superb advice.
@shawn4626 Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for this insight are you going for any Juniper certifications or not needed?
@rodney11ism Жыл бұрын
I’m currently in the TCE Apprenticeship Program for Cisco. I have an interview next week. Any advice/tips?
@chuky42211 ай бұрын
i honestly started looking up the chair even tho i was here for the click and bait why the cert is garbage i mean if it was then why it landed you a job.
@AlexGrayTech9 ай бұрын
It’s not garbage, definitely can help in negotiations
@kingz_14512 жыл бұрын
@agraytech, I am in the midst of sitting to study for CCNA. Do you think it's necessary? Or, can I just focus on CCNP?
@AlexGrayTech2 жыл бұрын
I would go for the new CCNA first. Take your time and don’t rush too hard so you don’t miss critical fundamentals. What’s your end goal? Career switch promotion job change etc?
@kingz_14512 жыл бұрын
@@AlexGrayTech , I worked in telecom, as a field technician, never completed it, so now is the time. So, you say no short cuts to CCNP. Got it! What do you think about careers in working with firewalls, or security? I got my AWS architect associate cert, I really don't want to focus on dealing with clients face to face. I prefer to get the work done and go ....
@dexterpicardal46953 жыл бұрын
Hi AGray. It appears that your website has an invalid or expired certificate as of this writing. Chrome/FireFox/Brave browsers were unable to load your site.
@AlexGrayTech3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up. Something is wrong with my certbot script and it’s not auto renewing the certificate any more. Will look into it!
@dexterpicardal46953 жыл бұрын
@@AlexGrayTech Thanks a lot! I’ ve been looking for CCNP Review content and I found your channel. Great content!
@AlexGrayTech3 жыл бұрын
@@dexterpicardal4695 thank you! Glad you enjoy. Keep going after it I’m sure you will achieve your goals and dreams :)
@nahomgebeyhu77293 жыл бұрын
Really good advice i had my ccna a few month ago and currently going on my ccnp with no experience this will definitely help
@nnamanilota39732 жыл бұрын
What materials did u use to pass the ccna? I plan to take it next year
@RG-ux7ii Жыл бұрын
@@nnamanilota3973The official cert guide, from Wendell Odom. Only do it if you want a job specifically as a network engineer, if not, I think it doesn't worth the time and money you will expend.
@Upper_Moon1_Kokushibo9 ай бұрын
@@RG-ux7ii Not quite right. You can literally get many starters IT jobs even high levels with your CCNA that includes IT Help Desk NOC Engineer Network Engineer / Administrator Technical Support Engineer System Administrator
@gamera720611 ай бұрын
Do you think taking the ccna/ccnp will help me land interviews for tech sales jobs?
@AlexGrayTech9 ай бұрын
It’s definitely a positive but not required. It depends what you want to sell for what company
@juancorona98872 жыл бұрын
Any new videos coming out? Blessings bro.
@AlexGrayTech Жыл бұрын
I want to lol
@chicks25162 жыл бұрын
What is the best way to become a TAC engineer with a CCNA. I’m currently studying for ENCOR but I would like to get more experience as a NE and TAC would be great for that.
@AlexGrayTech2 жыл бұрын
Just apply, they will take anyone. You might have to come in as a contractor right now though.
@chicks25162 жыл бұрын
@@AlexGrayTech what is the best link for Cisco TAC to apply. Thanks
@michaellobue26742 жыл бұрын
I have that same shirt. What is your opinion on maintaining the certs after you have gotten a job or role?
@AlexGrayTech2 жыл бұрын
Try to keep getting new ones that renew the old is how I’m going to go about it I think. The hammering is coming!!
@richardmutale74752 жыл бұрын
Is this video about chairs?
@AlexGrayTech2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is did you buy it yet or are you still sitting in a sub par chair like a Neanderthal
@googleuser15223 жыл бұрын
Spends 2 minutes extolling the virtues of his new chair. But doesn’t show the chair?!
@AlexGrayTech3 жыл бұрын
😂 I know man I’m sorry lol but if you check it out at the link they show it
@KEgotKeyz44443 жыл бұрын
bullsh!t its worth it!!!!!
@gickomoto0613 Жыл бұрын
06:00 Thank you for your advise!
@Hypocrisy.Allergic Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately CCNP is an amazing cert. Yes unfortunately because it is incredibly difficult. Thousands of pages that u need to understand. I love this domain BUT sometimes i am questioning my decision.
@samcolton943 Жыл бұрын
Studying for my ENCOR right now. Couldn't agree more. SO. MUCH. STUFF.
@Hypocrisy.Allergic Жыл бұрын
@@samcolton943 now i study Juniper as well, in 10 years maybe i will finish all the required Certs😂😂😂😂
@samcolton943 Жыл бұрын
@@Hypocrisy.Allergic hah! It certainly feels like that, that's for sure. I'm hoping to sit for encor in maybe 2 months, get enarsi done after that, and then move onto other vendors:) I got my JNCIA a few years ago but I remember nothing from it so that's probably a good place to jump back in haha.
@brooklyny2k1 Жыл бұрын
Dude! We never saw the chair!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@AlexGrayTech Жыл бұрын
It’s a good one you’ll have to trust me lol
@tariqosman5811 Жыл бұрын
😃😃💯✊🤙
@abdulfataiabdulrahman55652 жыл бұрын
i get it now certs are important.
@chicks25162 жыл бұрын
Very thorough content. Thanks for the advice!
@AlexGrayTech2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching my friend!!!
@huangzeyong Жыл бұрын
hello Agray
@maicondoohn2452 жыл бұрын
Go for the CCIE and let we see your evolution!
@tdang9528 Жыл бұрын
i thought you need to go to university and have a BE degree to be called an engineer
@spread_em8383 Жыл бұрын
Negative, I made it without the degree.
@d0giem Жыл бұрын
It's just the name of the job, they don't have professional engineering designations. I have a B.Eng in electrical but enjoy the network side more
@Triple_A_6792 ай бұрын
You know what certs are real garbage? CompTIA certs.
@JohnDoe-ou7br2 жыл бұрын
Orthodox?
@AlexGrayTech2 жыл бұрын
Yep! Nice spot
@summertyme5748 Жыл бұрын
0:42 stopped right here - while you babbled about your chair. Learn how to make a proper youtube video - don't ever make this kind of self indulgent click-bait ad video again.
@AlexGrayTech Жыл бұрын
Or what are you gonna do, internet police? 😂 stay mad