Importance of Certifications and How They Add to Your Resume/Profile

In the last decade, certifications have become quite popular and important. Students and industry professionals at all levels are seeking certifications that impart specialized training many times required to enjoy success in one’s career. When looking for a new career opportunity, as a potential candidate, you would want to represent yourself as the best suited candidate for the position and company. Certifications are a great way to make your resume stand out from the others and thus, boosting your chances of being hired. Certifications help learners gain corporate-ready skills. Certified individuals are job ready and can be integrated easily with the team since they already obtained the skills employers want. Employers value professionals who proactively seek opportunities to develop their skills and expertise.

Certificate programs help you train and develop a specialized skillset that are currently trending in the job market. When you’ve earned the certification, you show that you not only take your career seriously enough to spend time and money on obtaining specialized skills, but also that you have knowledge in your field that your peers and other candidates may not possess. Certification offers a flexible learning path for many students. Earning certification not only positions you as a leader in your industry, but also is an investment in yourself and your long-term career.

The VCEA Internship and Career Services Office have come up with a great initiative to help students reach their aspirations of getting their dream job. We have made a list of certifications that are most in demand and are exclusively for students. Cracking any one of these certifications, will boost your chances of becoming a successful professional. You can start preparing for these certifications at any level of your degree. We recommend starting earlier, because they will add value to your resume and will help you stand out while seeking internships and full-time job opportunities.

Ideally, it takes 30-60 days of dedicated preparation to become certified in a skill.  It is best if you plan ahead and target the certifications related to your major.  You may think you are too busy to become certified, but you can prepare for it during winter vacations or summer vacations when the academic burden is less.