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Killexams : Best-Kept Secrets of Beating an Internal Job Candidate

“The veteran candidate is good,” a recruiter told me recently. "But no matter how good they are, the internal candidate is going to get the job every time.”

Oh, yeah. The internal candidate. The person who is right there in the office. Who knows all the stuff. Who knows all the people. Who has already been working in industry for years. Who brought cupcakes for everyone’s birthday, remembers where everyone’s kid goes to college and sent flowers when the dog died last fall. That internal candidate.

In a exact survey on LinkedIn, 12% of veterans said they interviewed against an internal candidate and they got the job anyway. Yet in 60% of the cases, the internal candidate definitely got the job. And in 24% of cases, the applicant did not know what happened (usually because the internal candidate got the job).

If you are the internal candidate, this seems perfectly fair. It probably is perfectly fair – unless you are one of those  ”nepo babies” in celebrity terms. But if you are the veteran or spouse candidate, the presence of an internal candidate feels like one more gigantic force working against you.

Why Bother to Interview Against an Internal Candidate if They Always Get the Nod?

Because internal candidates don’t always get the job. Sometimes the interview really does make the difference. Sometimes the hiring manager is looking for a change. Sometimes bringing in outside candidates is required in a publicly traded company. Sometimes there is another hidden opportunity you don’t know about yet. And sometimes, yes, sometimes you really do beat out the internal candidate, because you are the best candidate in the whole wide world. It happens.

How to Beat an Internal Candidate

Internal candidates often have a secret flaw or two during the interview process. By knowing what those flaws could be, you can increase your chances of winning the job you want.

This Job Is Secretly a Reach for Them.

Even though the internal candidate is a legit member of the team, they aren’t always 100% ready for the role they want. Maybe it is a reach at their skill level. Maybe they made a mistake recently that made their boss take note. Just because the internal candidate is familiar does not make them unstoppable.

Your plan: Prepare vigorously for the interview. Instead of assuming you can wing it and impress, practice interview questions with another person who will provide you honest feedback. Emphasis on the feedback. I know you do not want to take this step and you do not think you need it, but the candidates who are the most impressive are the ones who have prepared the most with others.

Their Boss Is Secretly Not a Fan.

While the internal candidate’s experience at this particular job is almost always better than yours, they do have the disadvantage of being a known quantity. Not everyone at the company is necessarily a fan. If the boss’s boss ain’t crazy about the candidate or if you find yourself in front of a panel interview, you have a chance.

Your plan: Make your case ahead of time. Pretend the interviewer points to your resume and says, “Why should we hire you?” Demonstrate how all your past experience does match you up for this job. If you don’t know what you would say to make your case, take it as a sign you would benefit by working with a career coach.

They Secretly Don’t Have Any New Ideas.

Internal candidates often don’t have fresh ideas. All their ideas have been beaten out of them.

Your plan: After you have demonstrated that your experience does line up with what the company is doing, show that you can bring a little bit more than the internal candidate. Maybe you have used the item they are selling in the field. Maybe you spend some time on Capitol Hill or in the Pentagon. Maybe you have a lot of experience with bickering stakeholders. What’s in your wallet?

Internal Candidates Secretly Don’t Have Questions.

Since they already know who they would work with and what the team is like, internal candidates don’t usually ask a lot of questions – and they secretly don’t do a lot of prep for the interview.

Your plan: Research first. Then in the interview, ask questions about the job that can’t be answered by Google. Ask about processes. Ask about their experience with other veteran hires. Tell them your strategies about how to make alliances and adapt quickly. Be curious about their operations and how they solve problems.

Their Network Is Secretly Not Talking Them Up.

If you got the interview because someone in your network recommended you, you have a chance. They are talking you up to the hiring manager. Internal candidates can be unknown outside their own department.

Your plan: Work your network. The person you know who works at the company right now is the absolute best source with the most accurate information. Call them up and thank them for helping you get the interview. Then ask them what they know about the team and the boss and any insight on what the company likes to see. Every little tip matters.

They Secretly Want You to Join ’Em.

Sometimes you really aren’t as well qualified as the internal candidate. They might be fabulous. That’s OK for you. Even if they hire the internal candidate, hiring managers have been known to do a "talent hire” – where they make a place for you because you have some skill or expertise they want. No matter how skilled you are, this only works if you do a remarkable job prepping for the interview. Hiring managers can also take this opportunity to get to know you, so they can send you an invite when a more suitable role pops up.

Your plan. Keep the recruiter warm. Because other opportunities do pop up in business all the time, make sure all your correspondence with a recruiter and the hiring manager is warm and timely. You want to leave a good memory.

Competing against an internal candidate is never easy, but you can be as strategic and thoughtful in your approach. In the long run, it just might make all the difference.

Jacey Eckhart is Military.com's transition master coach. She is a certified professional career coach and military sociologist who helps military members get their first civilian job by offering career-level Master Classes through our Veteran Employment Project and on her website SeniorMilitaryTransition.com. Reach her at Jacey.Eckhart@Monster.com.

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Killexams : Judge to decide whether to keep ECC candidate on the ballot

An Elgin man is trying to get an Elgin Community College board candidate removed from the April 4 ballot, alleging Patricia Arroyo committed fraud when she said she was registered to vote at her address.

Cody Holt -- a political consultant and a former member of the Elgin Area School District U-46 school board -- is asking Kane County Judge Kevin Busch to overturn the decision of the college's electoral board, which ruled Jan. 10 that Arroyo, who lives on Larkspur Court in Pingree Grove, could stay on the ballot.

Holt alleges Arroyo committed fraud on the Statement of Candidacy she filed. In that fill-in-the-blank form, she listed the Larkspur address and agreed she was a "qualified voter therein." She signed the statement Dec. 10, and submitted it to election authorities by Dec. 14.

Holt said as of Dec. 10 Arroyo was not registered as a voter anywhere in the college district.

Kane County Clerk John Cunningham told Holt, via a letter, that as of Dec. 21 nobody was registered to vote at the Larkspur address, according to the clerk's "active voter" records. Holt submitted the letter as an exhibit with his objection.

Arroyo now is listed as a registered voter at that address.

According to a written copy of its decision, the electoral board ruled Holt failed to prove Arroyo intentionally committed fraud. It also ruled the state's Public Community College Act does not require candidates to be registered voters, and that law trumps the Statement of Candidacy form. Furthermore, Arroyo testified during the board hearing that she believed she was registered at the Larkspur address.

Busch will hear the case Monday.

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Killexams : Broncos Talking to 'Mystery' HC Candidate: Here's Who it Could Be No result found, try new keyword!Broncos Country is all abuzz with the report of “mystery candidates” for the Denver Broncos' open head-coaching position. 9NEWS' Mike Klis reports that there is more than one candidate that ... Sat, 28 Jan 2023 04:48:00 -0600 text/html https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/unknown-candidate-broncos-hc-rumor Killexams : Pearson VUE's 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report highlights the importance of certification for career progression in a post-pandemic era

The 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report, the eighth in an ongoing series, shares the perspectives and experiences of more than 21,000 professionals in 176 countries who prepared for and earned IT certifications with Pearson VUE amidst changing and challenging working conditions. This year's report proves even further that the value of IT certifications is understood and appreciated by both those pursuing them and their employers.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report, the eighth in an ongoing series, shares the perspectives and experiences of more than 21,000 professionals in 176 countries who prepared for and earned IT certifications with Pearson VUE amidst changing and challenging working conditions. This year's report proves even further that the value of IT certifications is understood and appreciated by both those pursuing them and their employers.

Certification candidates are investing in building their knowledge and skills, starting to pursue credentials earlier in their careers, and enjoying benefits such as earning more money, finding more fulfilling jobs, and feeling more confident in their capabilities.

Likewise, their employers are supporting employee upskilling efforts and as a result, seeing higher quality work outputs and improving employee retention rates. We remain convinced that these are no longer trends but new realities, and that IT certifications will continue to demonstrate value across industries, on a global scale.

Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director, Pearson VUE states, "The report provides a view into why people seek certification, how they benefit, and how obtaining credentials impacts the bottom lines of their employers. This edition also reveals how certification dynamics have changed since our previous candidate-focused report, and what to expect over the next year."

Click here to access the full report.

Some of the report's key findings include:

1. Candidates invested in certification to find better job opportunities — and many were rewarded for their efforts. 37% of candidates received salary increases after earning their certifications, an additional 42% still anticipate receiving one, and 27% accepted job promotions. "It is clear that certification enabled the acquisition of new skills, qualifying candidates for better and more rewarding jobs," says Dr. Gates.

2. Credentialed employees are more empowered and contribute greater value. The report found that 92% of candidates are more confident in their abilities, and 81% have more confidence to explore new job opportunities.

"Respondents therefore confirmed that they believe that certification not only increases mobility for them as employees, but also increases profitability for the companies that they work for," shares Dr. Gates. "By gaining certifications, candidates are well placed to better their current work conditions or enhance their prospects when exploring new job opportunities."

3. Skills gaps will shrink faster, as younger people pursue certifications and do so earlier in their learning journeys. Younger generations are adopting certification at higher rates than their more mature counterparts and getting started sooner. Proportions of first-time candidates 34 years and younger increased, while those 55 years and older decreased. 42% of Gen Z and 15% of Millennials considered certification as students compared to just 7% of Baby Boomers.

4. The report also indicates that the pandemic's disruptive impacts are here to stay, having accelerated the arrival of the "future" workplace, where technology skills have become baseline requirements. IT certification has historically been viewed as a solution for "future-proofing" the workforce; enabling businesses to quickly respond to skills gaps by upskilling existing employees. As a result of the pandemic, the skills previously required to "future-proof" a business are now critical success factors, with the report showing that 65% of candidates and 55% of their employers increased investments in IT skilling.

5. Finally, convenience (and perhaps also the effects of the pandemic) influenced exam prep methods. Candidates preferred self-directed preparation methods over enrollment in training courses and relied more on online sources to prepare for and take exams. 86% of respondents who enrolled in exam prep courses opted for online delivery of those courses.

"We had no doubt that the trends emerging from the pandemic would have far-reaching and lasting implications on the workplace and certification. What has become evident is that remote working and learning is here to stay, and with that the demand for the necessary skills and certifications that will support this new way of working and learning. As we move into a post-pandemic era, we are faced with stark realities: enduring talent shortages, remote or hybrid working routines have become the norm, and now more than ever employers are desperate to fill crucial skills gaps with certified candidates," concludes Dr. Gates.

ENDS

Media Contacts:
Greg Forbes, Global PR & Communications Manager, Pearson VUE
greg.forbes@pearson.com +44 (0)7824 313448

About Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering more than 16 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leader in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 highly secure test centres as well as online testing in over 180 countries. Our leadership in the assessment industry is a result of our collaborative partnerships with a broad range of clients, from leading technology firms to government and regulatory agencies. For more information, please visit PearsonVUE.com. 

About the survey
The 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report shares the perspectives and experiences of more than 21,000 professionals in 176 countries who prepared for and earned IT certifications with Pearson VUE amidst changing and challenging working conditions. It provides a view into why people seek certification, how they benefit, and how obtaining credentials impacts the bottom lines of their employers. It also reveals how certification dynamics have changed since our previous candidate-focused report, and what to expect over the next year.

Methodology
For the 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report, an online survey was sent to a random demo of 399,998 candidates who took an exam with Pearson VUE either virtually or at a Test Center between February 28, 2021, and February 28, 2022. To encourage participation, the first 75 candidates who completed surveys in four regions were offered a $15 (USD) or equivalent gift card. Responses from 21,715 candidates in 176 countries are included in this report. For a more specific perspective on the data, these regions were further segmented to split out India and Japan in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the UK and Europe from the Middle East and Africa. Language localizations in Korean and French were added to existing translations in Chinese, Japanese, and British English. Due to rounding, some results may reflect totals slightly higher than 100%.

Media Contact

Greg Forbes, Pearson VUE, +44 (0)7824 313448, greg.forbes@pearson.com

 

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Killexams : Former Republican candidate arrested over shootings targeting Democratic homes

A failed Republican state legislative candidate, who authorities say was angry over losing an election last November and made baseless claims that the vote was “rigged”, has been arrested in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico’s largest city.

Albuquerque Police chief Harold Medina held a news conference on Monday evening hours after Swat officers arrested Solomon Pena at his home.

Medina described Pena as the “mastermind” of what appears to be a politically motivated criminal conspiracy behind four shootings at, or near, the homes of two county commissioners and two state legislators. The shooting took place between December and early January.

Pena lost an election in November to incumbent state Representative, Miguel P. Garcia, the longtime Democrat representing House District 14 in New Mexico. Garcia won by 48 percentage points, or roughly 3,600 votes.

Police said Pena had approached county and state lawmakers after his loss, claiming the contest had been rigged against him despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud in New Mexico in 2020 or 2022. The shootings began shortly after those conversations.

New Mexico’s state Canvassing Board unanimously certified the results of the November election.

“This type of radicalism is a threat to our nation and has made its way to our doorstep right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “But I know we are going to push back, and we will not allow this to cross the threshold.”

Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said at least five people, including Pena, were involved in the shootings. Pena is accused of paying the others to carry out at least two of the shootings, according to Hartsock, before “Pena himself” allegedly “pulled the trigger” during one of crimes.

Police said at least five people, including Solomon Pena, were involved in the shootings. Photograph: Liam Debonis/Albuquerque Journal/ZUMA/REX/Shutterstock

Police said they identified Pena as their “key” suspect using a combination of phone records, witness interviews and bullet casings collected at the Democrats’ homes.

A lawyer for Pena who could comment on the allegations wasn’t listed Monday night in jail records.

No one was injured in the shootings, which came amid a rise in threats to members of Congress, school board members, election officials and other government workers around the nation. In Albuquerque, law enforcement has been struggling to address back-to-back years of record homicides and persistent gun violence.

Hartsock said additional arrests and charges were expected in the case but declined to elaborate, citing the ongoing investigation. He said some individuals, including Pena, were in custody Monday night.

A criminal complaint outlining the exact charges against Pena was expected to be released in the coming days.

The shootings began in early December when eight rounds were fired at the home of Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa, police said. Days later, former Bernalillo County Commissioner Debbie O’Malley’s home was targeted.

As news reports began to surface about the shootings, state Representative Javier Martinez examined his property and discovered damage from gunshots. Police believe the shooting occurred in early December.

Then, during the first week of January, shots were fired at the home of state Senator Linda Lopez – a lead sponsor of a 2021 bill that reversed New Mexico’s ban on most abortion procedures.

Lopez said in a statement that three of the bullets passed through her 10-year-old daughter’s bedroom.

Police had been investigating two additional shootings – one in the vicinity of New Mexico attorney general Raul Torrez’s former campaign office and another at state Senator Antonio Maestas’ office. But Gilbert Gallegos, a spokesperson for the police department, said Monday the shootings do not appear to be connected to the case.

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Killexams : Congressional candidate accused of campaign violation

Court documents say a Republican candidate for a North Carolina congressional seat in 2020 has been accused of a campaign finance violation, and that she’s signed a plea agreement

ByThe Associated Press

January 30, 2023, 2:23 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A Republican candidate for a western North Carolina congressional seat in 2020 has been accused by federal prosecutors of a campaign finance violation, and she's signed a plea agreement, court records say.

Lynda Bennett is charged with willingly and knowingly accepting on her campaign's behalf $25,000 in contributions during 2019 from a relative that were provided in the name of another person, according to a criminal information filed by U.S. Justice Department attorneys on Friday.

Another document filed on Monday by one of the federal attorneys in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia requested a court hearing because Bennett "has signed a plea agreement and statement of offense."

Federal law during the 2019-20 election cycle limited an individual's campaign donation to a federal candidate to $2,800 per election, or $5,600 in total, the criminal information said. The document identifies neither the relative nor the name of the other person who actually made donations.

Bennett attorney Kearns Davis said in a written statement that the “case involves a technical violation of campaign-finance regulations, based on a loan from a family member. Lynda looks forward to putting it behind her.”

Politico first reported on the case against Bennett, a Haywood County real estate agent who was a Republican candidate in the race for the 11th Congressional District seat held by then-Rep. Mark Meadows. He was vacating the seat to become President Donald Trump's chief of staff. Bennett was a friend of Meadows' wife and endorsed by Meadows before the March 2020 primary. She advanced to a primary runoff but lost to Madison Cawthorn despite also receiving Trump's endorsement.

Cawthorn won the 11th District general election in November 2020 and served one term. Then-state Sen. Chuck Edwards defeated Cawthorn in last May's primary and joined Congress earlier this month.

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Killexams : Another outfield candidate comes off Yankees’ board

Another one bites the dust. Maybe.

The New York Yankees remain in the market for an outfielder after watching Andrew Benintendi sign a five-year, $75 million contract with the Chicago White Sox.

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And with less than two weeks until spring training begins in Tampa, Fla., general manager Brian Cashman is running out of options.

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Twins seem inclined to hold on to Max Kepler for the time being.

Whereas it seemed like a strong possibility two months ago, the probability of the Twins trading Max Kepler has been significantly reduced. Even with a roster full of similar players, the Twins appear content to keep Kepler. … the desired interest hasn’t been there and with spring training two weeks away (and) indications are that the Twins plan to move forward with Kepler.

FanSided’s Robert Murray reported last week Kepler is a “prime buy-low candidate.”

One team that has shown interest in Kepler, according to sources: the New York Yankees, whose hitter-friendly ballpark could be exactly what he needs to bounce back.

The 29-year-old Kepler was an MVP candidate for the Twins in 2019, when he finished 20th in voting after setting career highs with 36 home runs and 90 RBI.

But last season, the outfielder hit .227 with nine home runs. According to Spotrac, Kepler is on the books this season for $8.5 million. His deal includes a team option for 2024 worth $10 million with a $1 million buyout.

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The Yankees also had been linked to Josh Harrison, but he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Among the remaining outfield options for the Yankees on the free agent and trade markets are Jurickson Profar, David Peralta and Bryan Reynolds.

Yankees’ in-house candidates for left field include Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Cabrera. Cashman also recently signed Billy McKinney, Willie Calhoun and Rafael Ortega as outfield depth.

MORE MLB:

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Killexams : DeMeco Ryans emerges as a top candidate for Broncos’ head coach job

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has emerged as the top candidate for the Denver Broncos head coach job, according to a Thursday report from 9NEWS Denver.

After leading the top defense in the NFL this season and helping the 49ers reach at least the NFC Championship game for the second straight year, the two-time Pro Bowler has become one of the hottest coaches on the market this offseason.

Broncos ownership met with Ryans last week and is planning a second meeting after Sunday’s NFC Championship game, according to the report. Ryans also met with his former team, the Houston Texans last week. The 10-year NFL veteran reportedly turned down interviews from the Cardinals and Colts.

The Broncos are still said to be considering a few other candidates, including Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, former Saints head coach Sean Payton and ex-Lions and ex-Colts head coach Jim Caldwell.

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DeMeco Ryans has reportedly emerged as the Broncos’ top candidate for their head coaching job.
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The report notably left out Stanford football head coach David Shaw, who had been previously rumored for the job.

The heading coaching carousel has started to heat up this week. The Carolina Panthers announced the hiring of ex-Colts head coach Frank Reich Thursday morning.

Ryans and the 49ers will play the Philadelphia Eagles for a trip to the Super Bowl in the NFC Championship game on Sunday at 3 p.m. Eastern.

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Killexams : Pearson VUE’s 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report highlights the importance of certification for career progression in a post-pandemic era | Morningstar

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report, the eighth in an ongoing series, shares the perspectives and experiences of more than 21,000 professionals in 176 countries who prepared for and earned IT certifications with Pearson VUE amidst changing and challenging working conditions. This year’s report proves even further that the value of IT certifications is understood and appreciated by both those pursuing them and their employers.

Certification candidates are investing in building their knowledge and skills, starting to pursue credentials earlier in their careers, and enjoying benefits such as earning more money, finding more fulfilling jobs, and feeling more confident in their capabilities.

Likewise, their employers are supporting employee upskilling efforts and as a result, seeing higher quality work outputs and improving employee retention rates. We remain convinced that these are no longer trends but new realities, and that IT certifications will continue to demonstrate value across industries, on a global scale.

Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director, Pearson VUE, states, “The report provides a view into why people seek certification, how they benefit, and how obtaining credentials impacts the bottom lines of their employers. This edition also reveals how certification dynamics have changed since our previous candidate-focused report, and what to expect over the next year.”

Click here to access the full report.

Some of the report’s key findings include:

1. Candidates invested in certification to find better job opportunities — and many were rewarded for their efforts. 37% of candidates received salary increases after earning their certifications, an additional 42% still anticipate receiving one, and 27% accepted job promotions. “It is clear that certification enabled the acquisition of new skills, qualifying candidates for better and more rewarding jobs,” says Dr. Gates.

2. Credentialed employees are more empowered and contribute greater value. The report found that 92% of candidates are more confident in their abilities, and 81% have more confidence to explore new job opportunities.

“Respondents therefore confirmed that they believe that certification not only increases mobility for them as employees, but also increases profitability for the companies that they work for,” shares Dr. Gates. “By gaining certifications, candidates are well placed to better their current work conditions or enhance their prospects when exploring new job opportunities.”

3. Skills gaps will shrink faster, as younger people pursue certifications and do so earlier in their learning journeys. Younger generations are adopting certification at higher rates than their more mature counterparts and getting started sooner. Proportions of first-time candidates 34 years and younger increased, while those 55 years and older decreased. 42% of Gen Z and 15% of Millennials considered certification as students compared to just 7% of Baby Boomers.

4. The report also indicates that the pandemic’s disruptive impacts are here to stay, having accelerated the arrival of the “future” workplace, where technology skills have become baseline requirements. IT certification has historically been viewed as a solution for “future-proofing” the workforce; enabling businesses to quickly respond to skills gaps by upskilling existing employees. As a result of the pandemic, the skills previously required to “future-proof” a business are now critical success factors, with the report showing that 65% of candidates and 55% of their employers increased investments in IT skilling.

5. Finally, convenience (and perhaps also the effects of the pandemic) influenced exam prep methods. Candidates preferred self-directed preparation methods over enrollment in training courses and relied more on online sources to prepare for and take exams. 86% of respondents who enrolled in exam prep courses opted for online delivery of those courses.

“We had no doubt that the trends emerging from the pandemic would have far-reaching and lasting implications on the workplace and certification. What has become evident is that remote working and learning is here to stay, and with that the demand for the necessary skills and certifications that will support this new way of working and learning. As we move into a post-pandemic era, we are faced with stark realities: enduring talent shortages, remote or hybrid working routines have become the norm, and now more than ever employers are desperate to fill crucial skills gaps with certified candidates,” concludes Dr. Gates.

ENDS

Media Contacts: 
Greg Forbes, Global PR & Communications Manager, Pearson VUE  
greg.forbes@pearson.com +44 (0)7824 313448 

About Pearson VUE 
Pearson VUE has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering more than 16 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leader in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 highly secure test centres as well as online testing in over 180 countries. Our leadership in the assessment industry is a result of our collaborative partnerships with a broad range of clients, from leading technology firms to government and regulatory agencies. For more information, please visit PearsonVUE.com.  

About the survey
The 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report shares the perspectives and experiences of more than 21,000 professionals in 176 countries who prepared for and earned IT certifications with Pearson VUE amidst changing and challenging working conditions. It provides a view into why people seek certification, how they benefit, and how obtaining credentials impacts the bottom lines of their employers. It also reveals how certification dynamics have changed since our previous candidate-focused report, and what to expect over the next year.

Methodology
For the 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report, an online survey was sent to a random demo of 399,998 candidates who took an exam with Pearson VUE either virtually or at a Test Center between February 28, 2021, and February 28, 2022. To encourage participation, the first 75 candidates who completed surveys in four regions were offered a $15 (USD) or equivalent gift card. Responses from 21,715 candidates in 176 countries are included in this report. For a more specific perspective on the data, these regions were further segmented to split out India and Japan in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the UK and Europe from the Middle East and Africa. Language localizations in Korean and French were added to existing translations in Chinese, Japanese, and British English. Due to rounding, some results may reflect totals slightly higher than 100%.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/db9fe78c-80f9-4da4-9a86-9d8a83601c63

The photo is also available at Newscom, www.newscom.com, and via AP PhotoExpress.

 


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