I am currently trying to get an MCP with the ASP.NET 3.5, 70-562 exam. I have already passed the Application Foundation exam last June 2010 but have just not had the time to study for the next exam enough to take it. I have started studying more lately and am planning on taking the test in the next few months. The way I study for the exam is to read the book, then take the practice tests and study from that. I first take the tests that come with the book in study mode. While doing this I go to MSDN and study in depth all objects that are asked in the questions. Sometimes I willl spend several hours on one quesiton. Doing this you will pass the test and you will actually learn something in the process. This brings us to another point and the purpose of this article.
People have mixed feelings about certifications. They say just because someone passes the tests does not mean they can actually program and solve real world problems. I completely agree with this and if you hired someone just based on certifications then that is your own error. Would you hire someone just because they have a masters degree in Computer Science? If you did you might find out they don't know how to program in your environment or up to your expectations at all. It is always best to interview based on real world questions derived on things you use in your environment. If you miss doing this incompetent people will slip through the cracks and become employees. I am not a hiring manager but I have often participated in technical interviews on the hiring and being hired sides of the table.
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