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Bill DuBay <bill_dubay -at- PHOENIX -dot- COM> wrote:
> I would like to apply for a job with all the armaments possible, my
>portfolio, my resume, my good looks, my powers of persuasion. But especially
>important would be a certificate from my professional peers testifying that I
>have the skills they consider essential. That would be very satisfying to me.
Funny. I'd prefer to show a document similar to what the client needs with
supporting raves from the client, users, and customer support. It generally
works for me...
OK, enough sarcasm. Has STC ever studied the idea of accrediting TC
programs? Perhaps that's a reasonable compromise.
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