"Certifications are especially beneficially when coupled with an appropriate number of years of experience in the field that you work, " Botha says.

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Often, when you show up with the appropriate degree, along with years of experience in leadership, a solid work ethic and expertise in the field, many of those interviewing you will view you as a threat to their position, rather than an asset to the company.

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As you might imagine, the individuals I work with run the gamut from being confused about how to apply their academic training and experience to an appropriate career path to being extremely focused on a specific job, desired employer, and career trajectory.

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