Microsoft Qualifications...

[RoachycaL]

Hey guys,

I have a degree in Computer and Network Technology (BSc) from Northumbria. Graduated last year with a 2:1 and I also have chapters 1-4 of Cisco's CCNA done.

I've been unemployed most of the time since then (apart from a few retail jobs) trying to find a job in IT and I was wondering if going for a couple of Microsoft Qualifications would help me in trying to get a job in this rather difficult sector. I thought I may as well do some further learning whilst I'm on benefits and looking for a job. I'm trying to do some freelance repair work in my spare time too and figured those qualifications would help to encourage potential customers.

I was thinking something that would give me a further understanding of Server 03-08 as we were only taught that very briefly. I also thought something regarding Windows 7 would help. There are lots of different qualifications that Microsoft provide - and they seem rather confusing.

I don't have the cash to go on any kind of course - so I would be buying the books and then taking the test when I feel confident enough.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[RoachycaL]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Think I'll invest in a book or two from Mark Minsai as schumi said. I already have the CCNA qualifications. Have the certificates and everything.

I would love to get some experience, as some of you have said - it's the most vital but nobody wants to employ me! I don't need to mess around with any spare pc's or with VMware because we did all of that at Uni.

I think I really just need some experience of actually working for a company in the field. May as well get a few more qualifications under by belt whilst I'm trying to do that.