Certified Electronics Technicians

[Randy Joseph]

I currnetly have an Associates degree in Electronics but becasue of
the economy am having a hard time finding a job as a Technician. I am
looking for a leg up and am thinking of becoming a Certified
Electronic Techniian (Associate Level) through Electronic Technicians
Association (ETA International). I would like to know if anyone has
found this to be helpful finding employment. Is it worth the time and
money.

Thanks,
Randy

 

[tim kettring]

Randy ,

CET is definately good for electronics job...if thats what you want .

I am getting out of electronics , techs are a dime a dozen in most
cases .

One cert is sufficient like coms/U-processors or comm , I have most
all except biomed and appliance .

tim CET MD-238

Randy Joseph <joseph2017@wowway.com> wrote in message news:<3gepkvca3arbon19q0ogtui3nmq0f464ah@4ax.com>...

I currnetly have an Associates degree in Electronics but becasue of
the economy am having a hard time finding a job as a Technician. I am
looking for a leg up and am thinking of becoming a Certified
Electronic Techniian (Associate Level) through Electronic Technicians
Association (ETA International). I would like to know if anyone has
found this to be helpful finding employment. Is it worth the time and
money.

Thanks,
Randy

 

[Dan Fraser]

I hire about 2 techs a year. Don't give a crap about certificates. I
just care that you're not an idiot, know which end of a soldering to
pick up and that you've built something (not a kit) that worked.
Alternately, repaired some serious amount of stuff, specially without
schematics. I've hired several self taught people over the years. Pay
them the same as certified people too. They stay longer as they have
fewer people willing to hire them away from me too.

--
Dan Fraser

From Costa Mesa in sunny California
949-631-7535 Cell 714-420-7535

Check out my electronic schematics site at: http://www.schematicsforfree.com
If you are into cars check out www.roadsters.com

 

[Sir Charles W. Shults III]

When I would interview people for positions in electronic component test, I
really didn't care so much about their educational credentials. Instead, I
would focus on their personal hobbies and interests. I have found that if
somebody was enthusiastic about electronics and gadgets in the first place, they
tended to devote their efforts to it in a more passionate manner than somebody
simply studying it for a job.
Of course, I also took into account other factors, but a few minutes talking
with them and questioning them about such things invariably told me everything I
needed to know.

Cheers!

Chip Shults
My robotics, space and CGI web page - http://home.cfl.rr.com/aichip

 

"Sir Charles W. Shults III" <aichipREM@OVEcfl.THISrr.com> wrote in message news:<bTD8b.42289$875.1827646@twister.tampabay.rr.com>...

When I would interview people for positions in electronic component test, I
really didn't care so much about their educational credentials. Instead, I
would focus on their personal hobbies and interests. I have found that if
somebody was enthusiastic about electronics and gadgets in the first place, they
tended to devote their efforts to it in a more passionate manner than somebody
simply studying it for a job.
Of course, I also took into account other factors, but a few minutes talking
with them and questioning them about such things invariably told me everything I
needed to know.

Cheers!

Chip Shults
My robotics, space and CGI web page - http://home.cfl.rr.com/aichip

I agree with you, having trained several people over the years myself.
In almost every case, the best trainees and collegues came from the
enthusiast/hobbyist side of the fence. I have never looked at anyone's
paper qualifications with regard to suitabiity for a job, enthusiasm,
common sense and a mix of practical skills are more what I look for. I
have always believed that if people are happy doing what they do, they
work more efficiently and produce a better working environment for
all. And generally speaking, when it really matters, these will be the
people that get the job done at 2am if or when it's required. I would
have to say that there is a case for properly qualified personnel,
however, not all qualifications can be measured by the length of the
string of letters at the end of someones' name.


regards
Alastair