Perhaps the MCSE exams are easier to memorize for (I don’t know), but other exams such as CompTIA’s A+ or Cisco’s networking series (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE etc.) have a great volume of in-depth material to understand as well as a hands-on test with hardware.

If you have your certificate, maybe you can go get a job, but you may lose it very quickly once it becomes apparent you don’t understand what you’re doing.

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That you could have given a much better answer if you hadn’t been forced to come up with something on the spot.

If you spend some time thinking about the kinds of questions you will be asked at an interview, you aren’t cheating. You’re still presenting your personal experiences, opinions, skills, etc.. — but with a little prep you’ll be able to do yourself justice instead of depending on luck for what pops into your head at the moment.

If you’re rehearsing invented stories and bullshit, there’s a problem (and for both of your sakes I hope the interviewer sees through it) — if the best you have is BS, it’s time to step back and get a little perspective.

If a person does not prepare, either they are a natural (rare) or I would not want to hire them. By preparing, they already have a sense of purpose, know the company, will not come off as hesitant as much, and be able to concentrate on other aspects of the interview. Not having this momentum already puts you in a weak position.

An employer, on the other hand, should recognize that people are prepared, and pose tests of ability that is not concentrated on basics and has a few surprises.

Regards,

Developer @ http://www.jobbank.com

EDIT: fixed, thanks –Imran