tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575059197193667898.post2251458905110762439..comments2023-08-20T03:33:44.741-07:00Comments on Dave's Stuff: New Certification Exams , 'gifts' question, and your success storyDave Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16737653465494764723noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575059197193667898.post-79358598081408422952008-11-03T00:14:00.000-08:002008-11-03T00:14:00.000-08:00I passed the SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer) ...I passed the SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer) and I was amused to get a pin, certification wallet card and a paper certificate. Honestly, all this stuff is junk. I'd rather you spend the money developing some practice tests online like Sun has for the the SCJP to make it easier to study for this or offer some discounts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575059197193667898.post-2583113696892979632008-10-11T12:44:00.000-07:002008-10-11T12:44:00.000-07:00Rob -- send a request for the lost certification p...Rob -- send a request for the lost certification paper to certification AY MySQl.com and we'll get one sent out to you.Dave Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737653465494764723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575059197193667898.post-9283550058823887972008-10-10T19:06:00.000-07:002008-10-10T19:06:00.000-07:00When I got the MySQL Dev I received a pen which pr...When I got the MySQL Dev I received a pen which promptly fell apart. I suggest making sure whatever you send is well made or don't send anything at all. I do value the certificate I received with the Dev, and it would have been nice to have received one when I got the DBA.<BR/><BR/>What I wish was available is some sort of job board or placement assistance for cert holders. That would be awesome. Even something as simple as a contact button on the Candidate list would probably be helpfulRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656862909374634867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8575059197193667898.post-48119239078349046862008-10-10T15:29:00.000-07:002008-10-10T15:29:00.000-07:00I personally think the pdf is fine. That way it c...I personally think the pdf is fine. That way it can just be forwarded to whoever for verification (many times certifications come with bonuses, or goals, or cost reimbursement if it's verifiable)<BR/><BR/>I like my 'MySQL Certified' pen. Might be fun to have a baseball cap with a dolphin or something along those lines...Phil Hildebrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475657186862360705noreply@blogger.com