From: Ludlow@NewsReader.Com (Ann Marie Ludlow)
Subject: See how you compare to our Top Ten List of Novell System Administrators
Date: 1999/04/25
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Organization: NewsReader.Com Subscriber
Newsgroups: fido.novell

Dear Novell System Administrator,

Strut your stuff!  See if you can score the scores to make our TOP TEN
List� and get your certification in the process, FREE!

Through April, TekMetrics has extended its free service of Novell System
Administrator certifications for OS/390 or UDB conducted through its
internet-based CAT engine.  Simply go to
http://www.tekmetrics.com/cert/certtop.html to order your free
certification for either test.  You can either elect to take the test right
away, or come back later, using the PIN you are provided when you order.

To qualify as a Certified Novell System Administrator, you must pass the
examination with a score of 2.75 or higher.  To be certified as a Master
Novell System Administrator, you must obtain a score of 4.00 or higher.  At
the end of the test, your score will be provided (with a scoring range of
1-5).  Once certified, you can add the logo associated with the test
(standard or master logo, depending on how well you do) to your resume or
website.  Furthermore, those that pass prior to 4/19 will be mailed a
certificate, once again, at no cost (after which time their may be a
nominal fee for the shipping of the certificates). There's no catch.  We're
simply trying to prove a concept during a beta trial period.  Thus far, the
feedback has been extremely positive!

Why bother getting certified by TekMetrics?

1)  More and more corporations recognize TekMetrics Certifications as an
indication not only of the technical workers knowledge level, but also as
an indicator that they were willing to demonstrate their skills to them.

2)  It's free and it's fun.  They won't be free forever, but they are now.
So take advantage of them.  Furthermore, those who have completed the tests
generally indicate that they enjoyed the experience and considered both the
delivery of the test and the items themselves to be of high quality.

3)  Over 4000 technical workers from around the world are ordering our
certifications each week, and that number is steadily rising.

4)  Find out both your strengths and weaknesses in Novell.  At the end of
the test, you can request specifics on how you did, by subtopic.  And yes,
that too is free.

All we ask for in return is your feedback at the end of the exam.  We will
be continually focusing on the improvement of the delivery of the test and
quality of the questions.  Any feedback you can provide, positive or
negative, will help us greatly.

Another FAQ is, "How do you know the person who supposedly took the test
was actually the same person?  What if it was his hotshot Novell System
Administrator brother, sister or friend?  In other words, what is to
prevent him from cheating?"  Our solution:  we allow employers to spotcheck
the technical workers with a short test at no cost at their corporate
locations, if they so choose.  Corporations have unanimously applauded this
solution.

Lastly, data you provide in the certification process is not used without
your permission other than to store your certification record and verify to
valid employers at their request.  We do, however, publish names on our
site in a Top Ten Scores list for each category, but no addresses, phone
numbers, email, etc. are shown.  For more information, see our privacy
statement at http://www.tekmetrics.com/cert/privacy.html

Well, that's pretty much it!  We're trying to establish a new
cost-effective and convenient alternative to today's certification
environment.  During this beta trial period, you will be the benefactor of
this fun and challenging experience.

If you have any questions/concerns regarding the Novell certification,
please contact Deborah Manley at .

Good luck and thank you.

Ann Marie Ludlow
TekMetrics, Inc.
www.tekmetrics.com 

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