Real employers DO look at certs, let me emphasis that again they DO look at certifications.
Brain dumps don't always get you through a certification exam, especially for the higher level exams (CCNP, CCIE ect...) Employers very much value certification qualified candidates, why? Because they tell them how qualified the candidate are, the dedication for studying the material, and the mere fact that your willing to learn.
So somebody picks up a brain dump for a few certifications and passes there test. Let me tell you, the only thing that person has done is possibly gotten themselves through an interview and a 1 to 2 week sit in at a job. But I have my CCNA, CCNP and CCIE(written) completed. When your in the field and you claim to be a level 2+ network engineer with the certs listed, your colors will show and they will show fast!
Secondly, a job interview for a high level or even moderate level engineer won't be questions such as: tell me about the OSI model, or how does a L3 switch route? Sure they will have a couple of these questions, but they are going to ask you about business scenario's, what if and how would you go about solving this problem ect... Brain dumps won't help you in this situation, except make you look incompetent.
Brain dumps are a benefit to those who truly study and pass there exams. Why? Because they weed out the cheaters, the ones who don't have the passion and ambition to learn. They don't have what it takes to become a true network engineer or administrator. They just can't hack it. Employers know this and see this everyday. They know EXACTLY who holds a valid cert and who does not.
Study hard mates!! It does pay off!!
Cheers,
ZiPPy
ZiPPy
