2 certify or not 2 certify...
Please share your comments with me. I am trying to figure out the areas where becoming a CUA will make a difference in landing my next job. Here's a little about me to help you in offering your comments since I believe we are all different and it's the sum total of what we've done that shapes our value. I have an A.A. in graphic design from the...errrr...70's something. I was an Art Director for 5 years, the an Advertising Photographer for 17. In 1995 I went back to my roots as a designer to become a Creative Director for a dot com. Then I was a Sr. Designer for a couple of consultant firms. For the last 7 1/2 years I was the Creative Director for a non profit where I fell in love with UX / UI / IA. I have no formal training in HCI, however I am working on completing my B.S. in Psychology and then on to a M.S. I am addicted to reading any book I can get my hands on.
There is no doubt in my mind I have been bitten by the love bug of HCI. I won't finish my B.S. until September of 2011. I am thinking about taking the fast track in November.
So, my question is given my work experience background what kind of a difference do you think me being a CUA have in my job search. I know it all depends on a bunch of variables but what is your two cents for me. I am open to your thoughts...teach me Obi Wan!
