CCNA can't get a job

[ali007]

Hi, I recently completed CCNA, now actively pursuing CCNP. I am looking for a job even volunteer/internship in related field. Please send PM, thanks.

 

[wolverine_dcp]

is that the only certificate you have

 

[ali007]

Hi, @wolverine,

i also have linux,oracle foundation and fibre optics certs.

 

[McGuywer]

Just my 2cents:

Certificates alone aren't everything.
Work on grammar as well.
Your posts above does not give me a good impression of you.

 

[The_Librarian]

Just my 2cents:

Certificates alone aren't everything.
Work on grammar as well.
Your posts above does not give me a good impression of you.

^ this

If you want to get a job, sell yourself. Focus on your good points and impress the reader with what you can do.

 

[Napalm2880]

1. Get a Gmail account.
2. Put your CV out there and contact recruitment agencies directly.
3. Look for a position where you get the extra experience, and they'll pay for you to specialize into one of the CCNP streams. CCNA is unfortunately viewed in this country as a qualification for pulling wire and crimping connections and you certainly don't want to do that for the rest of your life.
4. Plan ahead. It's a tough question but work out where you want to be in 10yrs time e.g. solutions architect? Then go and find out what is required for that position.
5. Don't get too technical. I made this mistake early in my career. Work on your leadership and communication skills and get certificates in project management and industry best practices. Prince 2, ITIL, TOGAF, etc. etc.

 

[Ninja'd]

If you want to get a job, sell yourself.

I feel like using this out of context as my sig

 

[rorz0r]

1. Get a Gmail account.

+1

@yahoo.com... "Oh so you're a nigerian scammer?"

 

[crackersa]

Just my 2cents:

Certificates alone aren't everything.
Work on grammar as well.
Your posts above does not give me a good impression of you.

so you would discriminate a potential job applicant who's first language is not english?

 

[Messugga]

so you would discriminate a potential job applicant who's first language is not english?

Yes. Because even people who don't speak English as a first language can use spell check.

 

[saor]

so you would discriminate a potential job applicant who's first language is not english?

Almost every language in the world does the following:

Starts a sentence with a capital letter
puts a space after a comma
puts a space after a period

You're barking up the wrong tree.

 

[ali007]

Hi,
@Mcguywer, edited the grammar.
@Nepalm2880, thanks a lot for the advice. I will definitely do that.
@rorz0r, i am not a scammer, genuinely seeking assistance.
Thanks to everyone for all the advice and help.

 

[crackersa]

Almost every language in the world does the following:

Starts a sentence with a capital letter
puts a space after a comma
puts a space after a period

You're barking up the wrong tree.

Arabic and Asian languages follow this format? I’m asking as I don’t know, but you must be the expert. Citation for almost every language?

 

[gregmcc]

Arabic and Asian languages follow this format? I’m asking as I don’t know, but you must be the expert.

Seriously? You don't have to be an expert. He said almost every language. Which is correct.

 

[McGuywer]

@crackersa lol.

@OP, best of luck.

 

[The Voice]

Regardless of which formats Asian languages follow, 99% of applications in South Africa will probably be in English, so any communication needs to have correct grammar (at least). If your covering letter is riddled with errors, don't expect any recruiter to even bother opening the CV attachment.

As for forums and the like it can be forgiven as it's generally informal, and as it's also available on mobile typos are bound to creep in.

Sound advice from all the other posters.

 

[crackersa]

Seriously? You don't have to be an expert. He said almost every language. Which is correct.

Again, citation please.

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Again, citation please.

I've seen CV's being chucked in the bin for a lot less than terrible grammar. It's not right, but it happens. And if OP is struggling to get a job, he needs every bit of help he can get.