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I passed, now what?

Kevin Urciolo
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Joined: May 17, 2001
Posts: 1
I passed my exam yesterday.
I used the book, "A Programmer's Guide to Java� Certification", to review the language. I spent about two weeks preparing for the exam.
I didn't seriously think of taking the exam until a guy I work with that never worked with Java before spent about two months working on a Java project and reading two certification books passed the test. I thought if he could do it, I could too.
What is my certification worth to me now? Should I go for the Developer exam? Is it harder? Is it worth as much when employers decide on salaries?
Thanks,
Kevin
Daniel Dunleavy
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Joined: Mar 13, 2001
Posts: 276
Fantastic Kevin !!!
Obviously the market is not as good as it once was, and someone without experience will have a hard time.
You might want to search this site for similar posts in the past which will provide you a wealth of replies.
Once again, Congratulations
Dan
Jane Griscti
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Joined: Aug 30, 2000
Posts: 3141
Congratulations Kevin
You might want to check the Job Discussion and Developer Certification forums for some ideas on what people are doing; looking for.
Best wishes.

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Jane Griscti
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform


Jane Griscti
SCJP, Co-author Mike Meyers' Java 2 Certification Passport
 
 
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