Hi Susan, from a neighbor literally right down the street - we're at
120th and Riverside probably a half mile or less from you. Feel free to
come visit sometime!

 

I took the test because I like the concept of certification. I like the
idea of having standards for professional practice and conduct. I think
it's a great idea. 

 

And I didn't know how bad the test was until I took it - how could I?
How could anyone? They only release something like 6 practice questions
(or used to, when I was preparing for it), and there was no way to know
what to expect. I studied hard, worked hard, learned a lot, but was
disappointed with the test. I am hoping that the certification process
is an evolving one that will improve with time. 

 

In the meantime, the designation, as a symbol of my professional status,
does help in a number of practical ways (not just to 'get a job'), and
I'm not going to deny that or refuse that just because the test was bad.
For me - at least this is how I choose to think about it - the test was
just the tiniest piece of my experience, work, reading and studying, all
of which led to the designation/certification. 

 

Ok, seriously, I'm done now. :-)  Take care!

Amy 

 

 

 

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Yeah, but there's still one more rodeo clown willing to run around one
more time before I jump into the barrel.  

The exam was "shamefully poorly written and poorly conceived," but since
the designation helped you get a job it's okay? 

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