How do companies/employers view certifications?

Originally Posted by snajo

I am currently working for... umm... *cough* hp compaq *cough cough* building systems. With little doubt I'm sure I could put myself into a possition running diagnostics or building custom systems..

Damn m8t, I'm working for them too... except with the cut-backs chances are I'm being laid off. I'm in the Canadian branch.

I would say that building systems and if your going to be running diags and stuff, that would count as experience. You are working on the computers, and probly have to t-shoot and stuff all the tiem. As well as your learning on how they are built...