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Originally Posted by nazali
I've found on applying for jobs they do ask for certain things, and unless you have what they want you don't get past the bots, so yes just for the certification.
But yeah good point
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Not necessarily. It depends on the company and networking with other peers in your industry is critical. I've been in pretty senior positions for the past few years. Haven't carried a cert since my MCSE NT 4.0. My resume screams of tons of experience. Certifications help lower the barrier to getting that interview. But many places are starting to actually test their interviewees. You have to be able to think on your feet and apply your knowledge. Working with headhunters which the prospective employer pays their fee is a way to be more efficient in getting that interview/job.
For me, I've taken the additional steps with building my own home lab to practice and learn new technologies. This alone pushed me above other candidates with employers I've had interviews.