If your co-worker is walking in your direction and appears to be reaching over your head this week, it might not be just to grab the canned air on the shelf above you. They’re probably trying to give you a high five, because April 21 is National High Five Day. So give them five and thank them for having your back. That’s what National High Five Day is all about.
Just like your high-fiving coworkers give you a boost in the office, so does CompTIA. That’s why this week we’re high-fiving the whole IT profession with this list of five ways that CompTIA’s got your back. Read it, believe it and get going on the frenzy of high-fiving festivities.
1. CompTIA Shows You Know Your Stuff
Walking into a job interview without a CompTIA certification can be a nerve-wracking experience. You’ve only got so much time to prove what you know. But if you’ve got a CompTIA certification right there on your resume, it notifies a prospective employer that you’re the real deal. You can spend the rest of that interview telling them what else sets you apart. That’s because CompTIA’s got your back – and the statistics back up that fact. A recent CompTIA study found that 91 percent of employers believe that IT certifications reliably predict a successful employee. That’s a big vote of confidence in your favor when you first walk in the door.
2. CompTIA Can Help Get You a Raise
Outside of National High Five Day, there is perhaps no better time for high-fiving than immediately after you’ve gotten a raise. With CompTIA in your corner, you’ve got a better chance of that performance review turning into a cause for celebration. Some workplaces even promote the fact that in order to get that raise, you need to get a cert. A full 88 percent of businesses reported that IT pros get rewarded with pay increases and promotions when they get certified, and 72 percent require certs for some jobs.
3. CompTIA Makes You Look Good, Globally
A high five is primarily a North American gesture. But no matter where you go in the world, a CompTIA certification means the same thing; that you’ve proven you have the skills to do a particular IT job.
4. CompTIA Points You in the Right Direction
Maybe you’ve got a ton of tech talent, but don’t know what direction to take it. Maybe you’ve got an inkling you’d be good with computers but haven’t had the chance to take the dive. Maybe you’re just getting back into the industry after a long stint of doing something else. No matter what your situation, CompTIA can help you explore your skills and show you the way to a career that will let you make the most out of them.
At the same time, CompTIA makes sure you don’t get pigeonholed into working on a single software package or piece of hardware. While other certifications in the IT world will confirm your expertise on a vendor’s particular product, CompTIA certifications are some of the most highly regarded vendor-neutral certifications out there. They test on technologies that are the industry standards throughout the entire business landscape, so if you’re CompTIA certified, your tech skills will let you follow your professional interests in any area.
5. CompTIA Introduces You to a Network of IT Pros (Who Also Have Your Back)
CompTIA is the source of countless stories. Stories of bosses promoting certifications for their new hires. Stories of people who have been in the field for years getting certified and talking the latest tech with new talent. Stories of professional mentorships and personal connections, and of new co-workers and lifelong friends. That’s because with CompTIA, you’re not alone. You’re part of worldwide community of 1.5 million tech-savvy pros who know their stuff and have the certs to prove it. High fives all around!
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