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Certs can be exactly what you need, or it can be a waste of time. I recommend looking over what companies you may want to work for, and look over their qualifications. If it mentions a cert, go for it. If it doesn't, contact them and see if they would prefer it or if they will just dismiss it. It also depends on the field of expertise. Some fields require certs, and for others certs are just a bonus. Don't forget, some companies will pay for you to get a cert if you already have the knowledge to back it up.

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