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BigV · 12-27-2010, 10:19 AM

Hi sky--

Your application process should be an ongoing one. Ideally, even after you are employed. You have a set of skills now. That is part of what an employer will be looking at. They will also be looking at your potential (frankly, from the employer's point of view, it's all potential, since you've demonstrated nothing *to them*). Right now, you have all your work and education, and a BIG potential is your imminent certification. the very day your get that certification, you won't be magically shinier, but you can tick the box "certified?". Some employers value that tick mark more than others. But you can't know which ones those are without actually interviewing with them.

So, I say, apply now. The worst that could happen is that you don't get the job. The best that could happen is that you get the job. If you don't apply, it's the same downside, and none of the upside.

Additionally, applying for jobs is like fishing, or exercise, you have to do a lot of it to get a tangible result. The sooner you start, the better. At the least, you get better practice/experience with their system. And there may be some benefit to being in their system sooner rather than later.

You're right on track to plan to start the hiring process before you get your certification. How much before is a judgment call, but I don't think you're too late and I don't think you're too early. Go for it.

12-27-2010, 10:19 AM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Hi sky-- Your application process should be an ongoing one. Ideally, even after you are employed. You have a set of skills now. That is part of what an employer will be looking at. They will also be looking at your potential (frankly, from the employer's point of view, it's all potential, since you've demonstrated nothing to them). Right now, you have all your work and education, and a BIG potential is your imminent certification. the very day your get that certification, you won't be magically shinier, but you can tick the box "certified?". Some employers value that tick mark more than others. But you can't know which ones those are without actually interviewing with them. So, I say, apply now. The worst that could happen is that you don't get the job. The best that could happen is that you get the job. If you don't apply, it's the same downside, and none of the upside. Additionally, applying for jobs is like fishing, or exercise, you have to do a lot of it to get a tangible result. The sooner you start, the better. At the least, you get better practice/experience with their system. And there may be some benefit to being in their system sooner rather than later. You're right on track to plan to start the hiring process before you get your certification. How much before is a judgment call, but I don't think you're too late and I don't think you're too early. Go for it. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.