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What Cert???

  • 07-10-2010 10:37am
    #1
    RedXIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,493 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys, I've started a thread here about my dad trying to get into IT.

    Long story short, leaving the Gardaí after 30 years this year, only 50, has a degree in IT, and would like to keep working. He nearly has his A+ and I was just wondering, if he was to go into basic desktop administration, what certs would you recommend he follow up with so he can get a job?

    Thanks for taking the time to look at this :)


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  • #2
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Probably the N+ and then a MCSA which the A+ and N+ can be put towards. Finding a job where they will take on a 50 year old as a desktop administrator may be a little hard though, unless of course he knows someone?


  • #3
    RedXIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,493 ✭✭✭RedXIV


    I know, his age is undoubtably going to go against him, I'm just hoping his experience with computers, a couple of certs and the fact he's not looking for much money will help :)

    Thanks though!


  • #4
    boobar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭boobar


    Hi RedXIV,

    Just a thought, I've seen your other post also regarding your Dad.

    Just a piece of quick advice, advise your Dad not to put his date of birth on his CV. I've had to look at quite a few CVs over the last few months and I noticed none of them put their date of birth on CVs. At least it will prevent some narrow-minded person thinking wrongly, this guy is too old for the job.

    Boobar


  • #5
    RedXIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,493 ✭✭✭RedXIV


    Thanks for the honest advice :) I do really appreciate it!


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