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Jake Johnson

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If they are relevant to the field im applying for, then yes I think its a great idea to list them. As long as they are from useful certificates from established companies then yes i find them useful.

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Diana Seaman

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This is totally something Ive wondered about over the past couple years.

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Meghan Murray

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Two resumes? I'm no expert but I don't remember the last time anyone requested a paper resume especially in this COVID world we are living in

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Sweta Regmi

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Certification depends on type of role. If it is for regulated industry it is a must-have to meet compliance. If you don't have a certification but bring years of experience, I would take experience into the account as a hiring manager. Certification is icing on the cake at times for sure and could get one person ahead of the game.

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James B.

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Why is a cert is needed if your college degree is listed.why spend the time in college if all you had to do was get a cert?

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