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You won't get hired because of a certificate

Why mentorships, Udemy, bootcamps aren't the universal solution

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Sorin Diorduc
Apr 22, 2024
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Are you job searching? Do you think of making a portfolio from some tutorials?

Then this post is for you! Read until the end to understand why this approach doesn't work. Learn directly from your tech recruitment colleague!


The era of information is here. You get so much information from many places; Everyone wants to sell you a course, service, or subscription. Or just take your time to watch their YouTube Video Step-by-step tutorial.

These professionals go above and beyond expectations, and sell you everything they can, promising that: this will get you hired! you will master Javascript in a week with their 3 steps formula. From Zero to Hero with their Udemy 50h QA Complete Beginner Course.

Book a call with X Programming Guru today, and get hired fast!….

The list can continue, but you got the idea.

You know that I’m a (Tech) recruiter, no? Let me tell you why companies won’t hire you because you have a (virtual) paper.

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