Hello kids! I know I usually fill out an extensive blog pretty much every day of a “normal” week but this week I’m streamlining things a bit. This is because, after working on my Master’s Degree for the past 3 months and making that my sole focus, I’m adding a few more goals to the mix.
Of equal priority to my degree are the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exams. These exams were instituted by Adobe [the premiere graphics software manufacturer and creator of Photoshop] in 1995 of means of setting a standard for graphic’s professionals. In short, they are the equivalent of board exams for other professions like nursing and physical therapy. (And believe me the sample questions appear just as hard as an MCAT sample! Of course I'm biased and my view is slanted.)
While becoming an “ACE” is not currently a prerequisite to working most jobs in the industry, the field is dynamically changing and they soon could be. I am focusing on these exams for two reasons: 1. Prepping for and passing them would solidify my confidence in my software skills. 2. The ACE exams are prerequisites to the Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) exams which, after I take those, would solidify my confidence to instruct software at the university level.
Hence the cutback in extracurricular activity, including my daily blogging, because the review material for my first ACE exam is quite extensive. While I am familiar with the material, I know I have to bump up my sharpness a few notches before I would be ready to take my first exam. I have allowed myself a 9 week prep window commencing fully this coming week.
In other news I have an interview tomorrow afternoon with Vector Marketing. I’ve been considering working for while now because I’d like to start saving some money and replace my bike. (Note: Aren't the lines on the Specialized Tarmac SL2 below simply lovely?) However I’ve been skeptical because I know the exams and school are the priority and they certainly cannot suffer because of work. I also don’t want it mess with my workout schedule which is producing such good results in my health progress. I’m still a bit nawt sure as I read through their website but I figure I’ll give them a shot and any interview can be a source of training for future opportunities... so bring it!
Of equal priority to my degree are the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exams. These exams were instituted by Adobe [the premiere graphics software manufacturer and creator of Photoshop] in 1995 of means of setting a standard for graphic’s professionals. In short, they are the equivalent of board exams for other professions like nursing and physical therapy. (And believe me the sample questions appear just as hard as an MCAT sample! Of course I'm biased and my view is slanted.)
While becoming an “ACE” is not currently a prerequisite to working most jobs in the industry, the field is dynamically changing and they soon could be. I am focusing on these exams for two reasons: 1. Prepping for and passing them would solidify my confidence in my software skills. 2. The ACE exams are prerequisites to the Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) exams which, after I take those, would solidify my confidence to instruct software at the university level.
Hence the cutback in extracurricular activity, including my daily blogging, because the review material for my first ACE exam is quite extensive. While I am familiar with the material, I know I have to bump up my sharpness a few notches before I would be ready to take my first exam. I have allowed myself a 9 week prep window commencing fully this coming week.
In other news I have an interview tomorrow afternoon with Vector Marketing. I’ve been considering working for while now because I’d like to start saving some money and replace my bike. (Note: Aren't the lines on the Specialized Tarmac SL2 below simply lovely?) However I’ve been skeptical because I know the exams and school are the priority and they certainly cannot suffer because of work. I also don’t want it mess with my workout schedule which is producing such good results in my health progress. I’m still a bit nawt sure as I read through their website but I figure I’ll give them a shot and any interview can be a source of training for future opportunities... so bring it!
Tomorrow Dad and I will be going to the Ponoka Stampede. Yee Haw! He figures I’ve been cooped out in the house for a bit so he figures we’ll go watch some cows! I’ll be sure and post pictures!
Anyway I’ll write more on Sabbath afternoon. For now have a great Friday ya’ll!
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