Certification vs. College Degree: What's Best for Your Career (PODCAST)

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In episode #9, Keith Townsend (founder of VirtualizedGeek.com) and I discuss the options for career transitioners, IT professionals, and high school or college graduates. Keith has a Master’s of Science in IT Project Management and he explains why he decided to pursue his formal education as an adult and married with kids. Job seekers could apply these principles to his or her career as many of you are in similar situations Keith had faced.

We explore the following points:

Keith shares his story including his background and his dilemma on whether to continue receiving certifications or pursuing a degree that led him to opportunities that he would have never had.

I asked him, “Is there pay difference to make a professional distinction between certifications and degree?” Listen to what he said and why his blog played a major factor in his career path.

What are common judgment errors job seekers make in deciding which would be more beneficial?

Is it better to pursue a degree now or certification or both? Why? Why not?

What life considerations are there in pursuing all or none?

How valuable are pursuing the free online courses vs. paid courses?

Everyone can learn from Keith how to position yourself as an expert in the field of your choice, and create a career and life you desire.

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.