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Now what? People who pass the CCNA exam fall into one of three categories. You may be just entering the IT field you may be working on the LAN side and want to move to the WAN side (thats where I was when I passed the CCNA), or you may already work on the WAN side of the network, and you want to move up the ladder. One way or the other, youre going to have to face the dreaded job interview. Some CCNAs do really well in interviews, and some dont. Ive been on both sides of that interview, and I have a few pointers for you to be one of those who do well and get that job. Be confident, but not cocky. The CCNA is a great certfication to have its where we all start. Do not walk into the interview thinking you know everything because you have a CCNA. (Im a CCIE and am the first to admit I certainly dont know everything.) Answer questions confidently if you dont know the answer, thats no sin. If you prepared for your CCNA the right way -- getting hands-on experience and understanding tougher topics like binary math and NAT -- youll be fine. Do not stop studying the day you pass the exam. Knowledge that you dont use quickly becomes forgotten. Its okay to take a day or two off and celebrate, but you have to get back to work after that. Keep reviewing your CCNA topics, and get started on your first CCNP exam. Ive seen too many newly-minted CCNAs who quickly forgot everything they learned for the exam because they stopped studying right after they passed. Prepare for the interview like its another CCNA exam. Because it is. Except there wont be any multiple choice. Start preparing for the interview BEFORE you take the exam. How do you do that? Study for the exam the right way. Get some hands-on experience, either in a class or on your own rack of equipment. Get a quality Cisco education. Ask questions of those already in the field. By doing these things now, youll come across as a quality candidate on the big day. Good luck! Chris Bryant CCIE (TM) #12933 |
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