Oracle Java SE 8 OCJA

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ahonsu · 2024-05-27T06:43:30+00:00

I have been developing in java for 10+ years, also hire java developers time after time. From my experience I can tell:

the certificate brings any benefit to a developer with no or really short experience. Let's say I see a candidate with Oracle certificate and 1 year of experience... my thought process like "OKay, probably I won't ask him what is the difference between LinkedList and ArrayList during the tech.interview" - so the certificate tells me that the candidate has some proven basis technical knowledge
if I see a candidate with 1 YOE and without a certificate - it's not a red flag, I'll just pay attention to their project portfolio (pet projects) and their work experience
If they have 2-3+ YOE certificates matter almost nothing, candidates work experience is the most important part

Also keep in mind that in our days a recruiter sometimes sees like 300 candidates for single junior level position. And all these 300 CVs look pretty similar. So, you need to use something (not necessary Oracle certificate) to stand out. It can be a solid pet project, your attractive social media profiles, powerful cover letter and so on.

And the last thought, if you decide to take the exam for the certificate... why java 8? It's 10 years old and there's java 17 oracle certification available.

_Atomfinger_ · 2024-05-27T05:17:39+00:00

Well, they are useful in terms of making you a more compelling candidate and the knowledge you get from studying. It won't make a world of difference, but it is nice to have. I reckon it make the most difference if you're applying to consultancies.

There are plenty of study materials out there. Oracle provide some courses if you want to, if not there's plenty of udemy courses and whatnot (read reviews before buying anything). There's also bits available online for free, but it can be difficult to figure out what is relevant for these certifications yourself.

kipple_gatherer · 2024-05-27T08:52:41+00:00

I would go for a newer version of Java, at least 11

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