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"I have 5 certs and no job" — here is what is actually missing

Ten certs on the resume and zero interviews is a pattern. Four specific things are missing from these profiles, and they are not additional certs.

Gagan Walia·Jun 25, 2026, 3:05 PM·7 min read

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Which cert to take in 2026 if you are unemployed — the honest answer

If you are out of work and looking for a cert to bridge you into a new role, the wrong choice wastes 3 months and $500. Here is the framework I give candidates in this situation.

Jun 22, 2026, 10:05 AM · 7 min read