1) I feel very competent in using office software, something I naturally put on my resumes, but I'm wondering if there is any value in getting the Microsoft Office Specialist certificates. At this point, I can't point to a specific field I may be looking to enter since much is up in the air for me, I'm just asking in general. For jobs that require computer slills, (admin asst, paralegal, bookkeping, fill-in-the-blank supervisor, manager or coordinator), does having these certs mean anything or are they just fluff that gets glossed over and ignored? 2) Again, general stuff here, but other than the obvious education, professional certs and experience, what kind of additions could fortify rather than fluffify a resume? I'm thinking that languages are a given and my computer competency is a must, MOS or no MOS. Am I missing something? I like the looks of: -Bachelors in Social Sciences -Professional Certification in Some Field or Another -Fluent in Languages X, Y and Z -Excel, Word, Powerpoint -Standard Self-Agrandizing Statments (mad communicatorating skillz, yo) As a particularly strong entry-level bid into a huge array of decently paying fields. Anything else, or am I just about covered?
I can't really say I've ever seen MOS certifications being asked for in any field other than IT, and typically only for generalist tech support positions. The thing is, will managers that don't deal with MS certifications even know what being a MOS means? It may be a way to differentiate yourself vs. someone else who puts "proficient with office" on his resume, however, so it seems like it really comes down to cost. What do the tests run these days?
Dunno, I can't seem to find any info via internet search. It doesn't say so on the MS website either :dunno:
