Becoming a More Marketable IT Professional with IT Certifications

If you're currently employed in the IT industry, your immediate supervisor and coworkers likely know that you're talented in certain areas. For example, you may be the go-to technician whenever the network slows to a crawl or the first person they call when the server crashes. Your boss may know that you can handle just about any virtualization challenge that comes your way. However, despite all these skills, you may not be as marketable as you may think.

For example, your current salary may be lower than it ought to be simply because the human resources department is unaware of your abilities. If you're actively seeking new employment, you don't have the benefit of people who know your skills lobbying on your behalf. Instead, your resume is your only advertisement.

By earning professional IT certifications that validate your capabilities, you can get an immediate marketability boost and credentials that hiring managers are willing to pay extra for. Among the many highly respected certification programs to consider are those from companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, HP, and Novell. Because of the popularity of Microsoft Windows Server and desktop products, Cisco routing, switching, and voice equipment, HP printers, and other technologies, having verifiable skills in Microsoft, Cisco, and HP products ensures that you also have in-demand, marketable skills.

If your current employer values IT certifications, it likely sponsors specific IT certification training for its employees. Take advantage of these programs and get certified! Not only can doing so help you move up in your current position, you will also be adding to your existing skill set and become more marketable in general. If you're unaware of IT training opportunities at work, ask your supervisor about IT training. Even without a formal program in place, you may be able to convince your employer to pay for your training.

IT certifications allow you to show that your expertise has been tested and certified. Employers can quickly ascertain whether or not you're properly equipped for a given position based on the certifications that you have. While you may have the skills required, without the credential verifying those skills, you may be overlooked for the job. Give yourself the best chance possible by becoming more marketable with professional IT certifications.

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