https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/18124#M3183 <P>Okay, let me get right to it…</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>When I hire a professional, my expectations are that that person will prove to be the professional that I hired. I did not intend to hire a student or intern whom, if they spent considerable time at the office studying for a certification that that would be a good thing. I hire the professional to attend to the priorities that I hired you for. While it’s great that you’re interested in learning, your priority should be those items that must get done each day – it’s why I hired you in the first place. Because if you told me that you’re going to make your priority building up your list of certifications, I would have just hired someone else.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:05:19 GMT Lamont29 2023-10-09T09:05:19Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/18124#M3183 <P>Okay, let me get right to it…</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>When I hire a professional, my expectations are that that person will prove to be the professional that I hired. I did not intend to hire a student or intern whom, if they spent considerable time at the office studying for a certification that that would be a good thing. I hire the professional to attend to the priorities that I hired you for. While it’s great that you’re interested in learning, your priority should be those items that must get done each day – it’s why I hired you in the first place. Because if you told me that you’re going to make your priority building up your list of certifications, I would have just hired someone else.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:05:19 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/18124#M3183 Lamont29 2023-10-09T09:05:19Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/18125#M3184 <P>All of my studying for different certifications was completed off the job, in my own time.&nbsp; I chose to take those certifications and know that my job description doesn't include studying.&nbsp; If said person has that much time at work it makes me wonder if they're doing anything productive.&nbsp; Believe me, CISSP study isn't something you want to traditionally spend an additional 20 hours of study a week on top of your work.&nbsp; But if you intend to be a professional, do your job during work time and progress your certifications on your own time unless your boss specifically states that you can set aside time for study.</P> Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:52:21 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/18125#M3184 dreastans 2019-01-22T18:52:21Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/19845#M3185 <P>Hi Lamont,I see you have alot of experience. Would you recommend CAP over security plus.</P> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:55:12 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/19845#M3185 Kuwechue 2019-03-06T15:55:12Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/19846#M3186 Hi there. And thank you for your inquiry. I'd go to the DoD 8570 chart for<BR />reference and career tracking. Certification tracks are largely given your<BR />professional preferences. I always recommend SSCP or Security+ to get an<BR />individual on the road to their security careers. Either way, you'll cover<BR />some very valuable topics that will lead you in the right direction towards<BR />some of the higher-level certifications.<BR /><BR />--<BR />Lamont Robertson<BR />M.A., M.S., CISSP, CEH, CISA, CISM, MCSE Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:02:53 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/Calibrate-Your-Priorities/m-p/19846#M3186 Lamont29 2019-03-06T17:02:53Z