In this edition, let us slow down a little and think.
Do certifications actually help people get jobs?
This is something I have been thinking a...
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My five cents:
No, you don't need Certifications to get a job, but you need to show your knowledge during interviews.
I use the certification exams as a goal, forcing me to learn. I prepare labs, and play with them. And setting a date for the exam forces me to focus.
I avoid any certification that is questions/answer based. I can memorize for the exam, but I will for sure forget mostly all after just one week. Instead, I go for certification exams requiring tasks to be performed.
I agree. Using certifications as a learning goal makes a lot of sense.
Out of curiosity, please, which certifications are task-based? Most of the ones I've seen are mainly question-and-answer exams.
Thank you
Here you have a few examples:
But I am not sure those subjects are interesting for you.
Thank you, I will check them out...
This topic is one of the reasons I made this video:
AWS Certifications Are a Building Block, Not the Final Destination
Certifications can help you learn and grow, but they are not a substitute for experience, communication, and continuous learning.
The most valuable part of any certification should be the knowledge you keep after the exam, not the badge you post online.
Sometimes the certification journey teaches more than the certification itself. The discipline, consistency, and study habits you build can be just as valuable.
I think many people confuse passing an exam with being job ready. They are not always the same thing.
The moment I stopped seeing certifications as job tickets and started seeing them as learning tools, I enjoyed the process much more.
Certifications can build confidence, but confidence without practical experience can sometimes be misleading.
A certification may help you get noticed, but what you can build and explain is often what leaves a lasting impression.
A certification validates that you learned something. It doesn't automatically prove that you can apply it in real world situations.
Yes, certifications don't guarantee a job. In fact they don't guarantee much, but they can be useful in your personal growth. Nice post I like the part that goes:
Yes, exactly. I think seeing certifications as a tool for personal growth requires a mindset shift. Many people expect a certification to automatically lead to a job, but I don't think it's that simple. Certification helps you learn and improve; it's only one piece of the puzzle.
Thanks for reading. 💖