Author of "MCSE Career Microsoft"

November 10, 1997

Author William Jeansonne of the book "MCSE Career Microsoft" answers questions about becoming a Microsoft Certified Software Engineer and choosing technologies in which to specialize.

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KelereCCC: Welcome the IDG Authors series Tonight's Guest is William Jeansonne, author MCSE Career Microsoft sponsored by: Talk City and IDG Books If you're an IT (Information Technology) professional or aspire to become one, don't miss this chat with William Jeansonne, author of MCSE Career Microsoft! He'll answer your questions about becoming a Microsoft Certified Software Engineer and choosing technologies in which to specialize. I'm your Host KelereCCC, please join me in welcoming Information Technology authority William Jeansonne. Welcome Bill!

Alia: Welcome William!

Will J: Hello Everyone!

KelereCCC: Who is the intended audience for Career Microsoft?

Will J: Career Microsoft is intended for IT Professionals who looking to become MCPs as well as for MCPs themselves.

Walter: Which MCSE certification does this book cover?

Will J: It really covers them all, so the title is a little misleading

Darwin: Is your book a self-study guide for the tests or general guidance on how to obtain certification?

Will J: It's a general career guide that focuses on the Microsoft Certified Professional Program

KelereCCC: Your book starts off with the often forgotten part of career planning - 'what do you want to do?' rather than 'what is marketable?'. Please tell us about your approach.

Will J: My approach for the book was to focus on professional development within the context of the MCP program

KelereCCC: Can you expand just a bit on your focus concerning what the student wants to do rather than what the corporation needs please?

Will J: Matching your interests, skills, and abilities with a potential career--that's what makes you marketable in the job market

Darwin: How do you think the MCSE certification will be viewed when NT 5 is released - many who become MCSE's under 5.0 will not be knowledgeable of 3.51 which many corporations will still be running and need to migrate from?

Will J: I don't think it will have that great effect on employers decision to hire NT 4.0 & 5.0 certified pros

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