I am a computer networking student and i’m in an extremely lucky position next semester. I only have to work weekends and complete a few elective courses. I basically have four months to study and attain the CCNA.
Unfortunately, I think that employers seeking interns might see my certification as me compensating for my grades (2.6 gpa with a bunch of withdrawn courses). Is this a well founded fear?
Thanks. I also have a couple months repairing laptops as experience but I’m thinking of leaving that out.
I don’t see getting a cert as a bad thing. As far as “how good” that would be hard to gauge. IMO, a better way to look at it is what are the downsides of studying and getting the cert.
In my case, I guess I would have to decide between continuing to work in a field unrelated to IT or taking a break to attain the CCNA. Not sure if there’s a right choice here.