I didn't have the $4000 to go to a class to get my CISSP. But I found
enough online resources, including a study group how-to, for me to learn
the material. I also bought 3 books and read them. BTW - the Exam Cram
book was a flaming piece of poo.
The study group, which I formed, helped immensely. Basically, we read
one chapter per week and discussed it as a group every Wednesday. I
recommend it for anyone pursuing a cert. The Boson exams were good too
- well worth their cost.
Ask around - see how other A+ techs got certified. You might even be
able to mooch their books and practice exams and save a few $$$.
George Toft, CISSP, MSIS
623-203-1760
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
Steve White wrote:
> The job that I got picked up for - and I don't have my A+ as yet - will
> reimburse you for the cert if you obtain it within the first four
> weeks. That means that you should have at least one paycheck in that
> time (theory, I know). They also gave me a proficiency test that wasn't
> all that hard. (104 Q's, 52 correct to pass...I scored in the high 70's
> with almost no prep)
>
> Anyway, I bought the a study guide for the 2003 A+ revision. Why don't
> we all study together? We can make it work. So far it doesn't look to
> be anything all that bad. If you have had your head in hardware and
> operating systems sometime in the last 5-6 years, it shouldn't be a
> problem.
> They offered me a job without the A+ with the understanding that I get
> it is all.
>
> Steve White
>
> keith smith wrote:
>
>> do they pay for the A+ ?
>>
>> */Steven G Wagner <digital9ja@cox.net>/* wrote:
>>
>> Unfortunately it's all windoze support, but I imagine you could
>> use it as a
>> stepping stone to get into doing Linux support for Dell's
>> enterprise line.
>> Currently, I believe they farm it out to Linux Care.
>>
>> Anyway, I believe we're hiring another 180 techs (must have A+ or
>> be able to
>> get it by the end of the initial 4 week training period) and the
>> pay is up
>> to $18.50/hour. I get a $1000 referral bonus if you stay 120 days,
>> so I'd
>> split that with anyone who's interested too. I'll give anyone the
>> info
>> either way, just hit me up off-list.
>>
>> Steve
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