RE: state of the midrange (fwd)

["Allen, Stuart" <sallen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Despite having first seen an as400 only 1 year ago, i have recently achieved
the Professional Systems Administrator qualification.

My main reason for taking it was to demonstrate that although the length of
time i have spent on the platform is limited ( i am from a NT background),
thorough sheer hard work i feel i have gained a broad knowledge of the
platform, to a fair degree of depth.  This qualification is primarily for
interview purposes when i next change jobs.  I found the test extremely
challenging, and had i not spent the majority of that year doing nothing but
learning as400's, i wouldn't have passed.

Obviously the test is no substitute for say 10 years as400 experience, but
it is an alternative measure of ability.  As such i feel it is valid.
However the overall ability of an interviewee should always be measured by a
combination of factors - qualifications, training recieved, experience, etc.

I may not be able to compete for a senior as400 role due to that lack of
experience, but the certificate certainly strengthens my position.

Regards,

Stuart
IBM CS - PSA

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