Cisco Certification- How important it can be for your career

It was days when we graduated from our engineering and worked hard for admission in one of business school. Finally the day of joining our management school has come and everyone was too excited about it. It was fun being with seniors and going through everything they have for us. Few months Pass by and placement for them was almost near. Of all the preparations they have done it was surprising that everyone was having a Cisco certification and there was almost no one who has left any stoned unturned. They D-day was there and then it was like everyone was placed on the very first day. The main thing that was coming out was that not only you require the management, marketing skills but lot of knowledge about system and intricacies involved that you should look smart in front of customer. This again for people whose stream was systems and it was like must have for them.

Finally it was enough realization and I started by going through the Cisco portal to know more about their products. It was CCNA where I was most interested and over the period of time I had most background information on course and its modules. Incidentally their was study groups within our batch also and it was of real help to be part of it. I started studying and it was much of knowledge from all the perspective. The most important part was not that I wanted to do this certification but I wanted to learn for myself in order to be successful. It was not easy and quite a hardwork over months. Finally the day came when I had to go to prometric centre for my test and I was prepared enough to clear it with good percentile. I was not only the marks but I felt more confident.

My placements were much of cakewalk for me. The did a case study on how I would convince my customer with real technical knowledge and I had answers and views on everything. That day and now after 4 years I have not fallen behind. I have more Cisco certification on my name and its been a nice and fulfilling career till now.

My advice to anyone who is interested in this is always “If you want the change- This is it”





                                                             

How to avoid depression if you have broken up or suffered in the relationship

If you are reading this then probably it can be out of curiosity or because you seriously need some mild or serious help. Human being is a social animal and affinity to someone definitely holds its weight. This is infact a serious issue because relationships either tends to break when its mutual or one –sided. I cannot say that how much one really agrees to when its mutual but when its one-sided then the other person definitely suffers a lot.


Its not about you cannot live without but somehow you are finding it hard to because your routine has been set in a way that it becomes increasingly difficult for you to adjust. I know people going into depression and trying out various stupid things but according to me its not a solution at all. People try a lot and then fail because every effort is not whole hearted but done keeping that other person in mind. So if you try to drink coffee but not tea just because that other person like tea and you would hate to have tea now. This is useless stuff and tends to make you more reliant than self sufficient.

You might have suffered in past and know how to get over it and this case I would be happy for you. But if you trying hard and not finding a solution then the best and effective way is to try to change the place. I know it’s very difficult but if you can do it then let it be. This is best because you tend to get off the routine stuff with which memories are attached. Memories are generally attached to the place you live and as you change them the mind also makes the shift. This is the first step and there are following too but by the far it is the most effective.

If you cant go by above then there is nothing to worry. All you need to do is to change your routine and of possible some settings in your house. Having done this best way now is to try to avoid talking about that person with anyone and if anyone talks you need to change the topic. Lat but not the least is to start new work and try to get yourself busy. Spending more time in your job, reading more or trying to develop an expertise on something is by the far best things.

Briefly I would say that try to change the routine and you will find that things would change drastically. Time is a big healer and great motivator. There are times when people have got over it and started to go ahead. Everyone can do and you are not different.

Frankly if you ask me nothing is held in such things. It all about where you spend your time. Change the schedule and devote time somewhere else along with change in environment and you are done.

Let me know what else you think about this and I would put that in my posting. Comment on this blog and be a part of larger forum to help the like minded social human beings.                                                              

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk- Contribute your bit to the cause

Alzheimer's Memory Walk is a big even contributing to the cause of Alzheimer care. This is about a disease which is 6th largest cause of death in US and every 71 seconds s person is diagnosed with that. People who suffer from is on one side of it but the near and dear ones are the most affected by it too.

You can contribute to the cause by participating in the walk where more than 200 thousand people would participate to show that they care. Its an even to express you concern and feelings for the world which is without this disease.

You can participate in Alzheimer's Memory Walk by signing up yourself for it at www.alz.org. When whole of US would participate in it you can do so either alone or by calling your friends and family members.



You can start by either joining a team or being the captain of the team too in case you think you would like to lead it. There is set of manuals available to help you participate in the cause.



You can also volunteer to be part of the team who will take care of the event. This can be in form of team captain, event planning or joining the local level committee. Another form is to help the cause raise money to make this even a success.

You have to be there if you care to wipe this out and show your concern. Alzheimer's Memory Walk is a walk where 600 communities will join to show they care. It’s a typical 2-3 mile memory walk held on weekend morning in the fall. Come be a part of it.

                                                             

Malaysian Restaurant in San Mateo- Langkawi

Langkawi a malaysian restaurant in San Mateo is something which impressed me a lot. Initially I was worried about the taste because I had a real bad experience with Vietnamese restaurant but this it proved out to be otherwise.

It all started when our California colleagues took us out for shopping. We were late and then the plan was to visit Indian restaurant called Annapurna. Incidentally it was closed and we had to look for alternative. There was huge discussion and finally they took us to a place was Danny’s diner (I think it was this only) which had this restaurant.



Ambience is very good and we ordered mango chicken along with two vegetable dishes. Everything we asked was pretty good along with the rice bowl with these dishes. Only thing I didn’t like is their desserts.

All in all it was nice experience and its worth visiting there.                                                              

From New York to California- A nice trip unveiling itself

This week I am in San Mateo California after spending more than a week in New York. As usual US has its own bit of surprises and I am glad I am in middle of action. Though I am here for second time but this place continue to surprise me. Everyday is new and every experience is turning out to be new in itself.


New York visit was full of fun. Apart from my office work I had an opportunity to visit some of best places like statue of liberty and times square. Raging bull is one of my favorite and very close to Status of liberty. A walk down from battery park to J&R was also good as there were many vendors on Sunday that you can lend a good deal.

New York office hours is full of activity. The life here is too fast and everyone is running here and there. To get good view go to grand central and you would find the difference. According to MTN transit system on a normal working day New York Population goes from 2 million to 11 million.

The more I talk about Manhattan the more i would like to write about it. The only good thing about it is the Deli and restaurants in every street and every bit of it is full. There are so much people that it seems that you are in some fair enjoying every bit of it.

This time I took a night tour of NY through new york sight seeing service. I loved the skyline and every bit of new york. The only issue i had here is that even though i had a rebate coupon they refused to acknowledge it.

My flight to California was great and the hotel is too good. Let us see how it goes here especially when I plan to visit Costco for buying some good stuff.