WrittenPublished by: Forbes
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Extracted Content: The fact is businesses have begun to focus more on specific, in-demand skills to enhance general degrees. In a competitive job market, candidates who are able to differentiate themselves through a certification stand out. The credentials gained through a certification can help distinguish yourself from the competition and demonstrate mastery of particular skills. Many pursue certifications because they are part of the growing gig economy, where the letters behind their name provide a signal to prospective clients that they have the knowledge they say they do.