Many people that participate in the CCNP exam with unpractical expectations often end in failure. Many of them have misperceptions:

• To be a CCNP is the only way for me to work in the IT industry;
• CCNP certification is my golden key to success;
• To be CCNP certified will get my dream job;
• CCNP is the rule of IT industry;
• CCNP certification is a big golden mine....

Are these true? Maybe we own the unrealistic expectations for the misunderstandings in the certification.

In fact, the certification exams, for example the Cisco 642-825, are used for checking candidates about knowledge of certain software, logical thinking ability and the ability to solve the problems, but almost of the customers and the employers hope candidates have rich experience and skills. You know that certification exams can not increase your work experience.

In addition, 642-825 mainly concerns with technical skills. However, you can not succeed in the IT industry just relying on skills. Therefore, to be successful in the IT industy, you need to be a skilled staff with more other knowlege, such as knowledge of interpersonal relationship, negociation skills, team work, ect.

In short, you should consider carefully before applying for cerfication exam. In addition, you must guarantee yourself enough time and resource to complete the exam. You may acquire more useful experiences from the media, internet and even your superiors.

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