for a total of 12-15 people applying for each job! The employer is only going to hire 1 person to fill that position. Is it going to be you?
Even if the ratio goes down by 30% you still have intense competition for that job!
It is a competitive world and job market. If our clients are competing for a job opportunity, that same job that could energize their career against 5-10-15 other people - who is going to win? Are you? Most consumers do not know HOW to get a job and are not COMPETITIVE to win the job they want.
Today’s Reality
Employers know that resumes can be deceiving. Employers make decisions based on verifiable fact, personality fit with their organization and ability to contribute from day one.
Today’s employers will assess a resume based on the applicant's credentials, and highly value those who have certifications that validate their knowledge.
Certifications are the hot topic for being competitive in today's job market
A survey conducted by the HR Certification Institute in 2010 states:
- More than half (56 percent) of respondents who are in charge of an HR department believe that having professionally certified employees has a positive impact on the profitability of their organization.
- Ninety six percent of employers feel that an HR certified candidate applying for a job would have an advantage over a non-HR certified candidate.
- Sixty nine percent of employers state that an HR certified person being considered as an independent consultant for an HR department would have a “very significant” advantage over a non-certified individual.
The IT Certification Council has this to say:
"Getting certified is an important step in advancing your career as an IT professional. Certification provides you with a competitive advantage by showing employers that you have the right skill to get the job done. Top technology companies like Best Buy and Sharp Electronics, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense, all require certification of their employees."
Additional benefits of certification:
- Certifications help IT professionals survive a volatile economy. In the 2009 CertMag Salary Survey, more than 85 percent of respondents agree that since they've become certified, there is a greater demand for their skills
- Certification provides career advancement opportunities. A recent IDC Survey reported that nearly 40 percent of certified professionals received a promotion within the first year of attaining a primary certification.
- Certification increases recognition and respect from managers, peers and customers. Seventy percent of IT professionals surveyed by CertMag report that credentials give them more prestige among their colleagues.
These quotes are just the tip of the iceberg! Certification training will continue to be one of the key components of your hiring advantage. We make it easy to obtain your certification training with over 250 programs delivered online in a variety of fields.
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