Does certification increase job security?
More than half of the professionals having technical or business certifications plan to pursue additional certifications in the coming year. So, despite the slow job market, downsizing, and cut wages, the majority of professionals will continue to seek additional certifications. The key is “additional” certifications. As technology changes and you grow in your career, adding technical certifications show that you are keeping up with technology and maintaining your position as an expert. More than half of the certification holders said that they feel more secure in their current jobs largely due to their certifications. More than two-thirds feel that technical certifications play at least some role in their job security.
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