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I think certifications are great personal goals to attain, but in my experience, they are not a factor in the employment game.
Sandeep
Bear Bibeault wrote:
I think certifications are great personal goals to attain, but in my experience, they are not a factor in the employment game.
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Kengkaj Sathianpantarit wrote:
Bear Bibeault wrote:
I think certifications are great personal goals to attain, but in my experience, they are not a factor in the employment game.
But in my experience, they are.
Kengkaj Sathianpantarit wrote:
For me, I never paid a single penny for a certification, if I had to to pay myself, I might not take a certification.
Sandeep
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But in my experience, they are .
Sandeep
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Sandeep
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Sandeep
arulk pillai wrote:I share the same view as Bear. It is okay for the beginners, who don't have any experience to show that they are motivated and capable. If an experienced professional thinks that gaining certification is one of his/her greatest achievements, then the prospective employer should be cautious.
So, I would say
-- It is helpful to understand the basics.
-- It is useful to beginners and career changers.
-- It is a hype to think that certification alone will open more doors for you or make you standout from your competition.
-- It is a waste of time , if you are already an accomplished professional.
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