Today’s market holds some of the greatest opportunities we’ve seen for workers in decades. Candidates, whether newly graduated or career changers, have the chance to convert passions into careers through certification. While degrees have certainly become the backbone of education requirements for hiring managers, to truly stand out there’s a lot more that can be done. Many have found that certifications can bolster degrees, and in some instances replace them. [i]

Today’s labor force is in a powerful position with more bargaining rights than any generation since the 1970s. The reason for this is that the pandemic that changed our personal interactions also changed the way people think about work. In November 2021, 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs, which is 3% of the total workforce.[ii] This was only a portion of the Great Resignation seen in 2021. This created a need for workers and shifted the balance of power, so employers are more willing to negotiate.

Organizations have the opportunity to, not only provide certifications, but help guide candidates into a successful career path. This can be more attractive to empowered candidates who want to take best advantage of current opportunities. Many candidates may be unsure of which direction to take; however, regardless of the field, the future of work is technology. The pandemic has permanently shifted the world and every industry available. We are entering an era where the way people work, and the skills required of them are determined by the advancing technology and how worker and organizational perspective is evolving. Innovations such as artificial intelligence and robotics has shifted industries including I.T., manufacturing and others. In order to be a valued resource, technological experience and willingness to learn is a must.

As candidates plan their future, they will have a lot of questions and need assistance navigating this constantly shifting professional environment. Candidates don’t simply need test providers, they need guidance in a tumultuous world. Prometric is partnered with hundreds of organizations and can assist candidates by helping them connect with o s that provide a certification path suited to their goals and needs. We specialize in providing a personalized, fair examination experience that ensures candidates have the best opportunity to meet their goals. Prometric has flexible modalities that may include candidates coming to our secure, comfortable facilities or taking the exam in the comfort of their own home. Prometric’s numerous modalities and candidate-centric model places the power of their future directly in their own hands.