Many persons who participated in the Cisco certification exam holding unrealistic expectations usually got a frustrated ending. A lot of candidates will hold the following expectations:

  • The CCIP certification certification is only way by which I can find a job;
  • The certification of CCIP is the golden key to my success;
  • I can get my dreaming job as long as I acquire the CCIP certificate;
  • CCIP is the rule of IT industry;
  • The CCIP certification is a big gold mine, etc.

Does CCIP certification really play such a big role? Maybe it is the mistaken concept of the certification that contributes to such unpractical expectations.

In fact, the certification exam, for example, Cisco 642-642 is used to assess candidates’ knowledge about the software, the ability of logical thinking as well as solving problems. But almost all clients and employers want you to have a wealth of experience and skills. It should be known that CCIP certification exam will not increase your working experience.

Besides, 642-642 is mainly concerned with technical skills, and you won’t be able to succeed in the IT industry with skills. Therefore, in order to be successful in the IT industry, you not only need to master certain skills, but also need more other knowledge like interpersonal relationship, negotiation skills, teamwork and so on.

In short, you should consider carefully before participating in certification exams. And you must ensure enough time and resources to complete the examination. You may get more practical experience from the media, the Internet or even your boss.

Other Popular Exam

642-642 : CCIP Quality of Service (QoS)
642-661 : CCIP Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
642-611 : CCIP Implementing Cisco MPLS Exam (MPLS)
642-691 : CCIP BGP + MPLS Exam (BGP + MPLS)

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