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******* GROUP NAME *******

CITE (Consortium of Information Technology Experts)

******* PURPOSE/OVERVIEW *******

To provide a technical support resource for all group members based on
real-life/real-world scenarios, and whose members consist of technical
experts with a primarily Cisco-based background. All members should exhibit
the highest standards of excellence, professionalism, and quality in regards
to posting/emails and other correspondence. The group will strive to
maintain the highest levels of integrity and exclusivity regarding group
member evaluation and acceptance.

LinkedIn provides the public aspect of the group’s identity, as well as an
association to an established and respected community.

Google Groups provides the vehicle by which the questions, answers, and
ideas are exchanged

******* MEMBER REQUIREMENTS *******

1. Certified as a CCNA or CCDA in the past *
2. 7 years or more of direct Cisco industry experience

* If candidate has not achieved CCxA status, then they must receive a
referral from at least two CCIEs verifying their Cisco technical
expertise/knowledge, in the form of an email to the group administrator

******* MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURES FOR NEW MEMBERS *******

1. If not already existing, create a LinkedIn profile containing full work
history

2. Follow this URL to request access to the group:
http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/39670/694BBF19E9C9

3. On the ensuing page, click the “notify group manager” link to send an
email request for membership. You will receive an auto reply that will
contain further instructions on certification validation.