Certifications

Spring is the season that university students who will soon graduate start looking for jobs. Even LINC Media receives phone calls by students looking for job. One of the often asked questions is if certifications is an advantage towards getting hired. I usually answer yes to that question, but
tell them that maybe the capability to do your work and contribute to the business will be more highly valued that just having a certification.
Japanese do seem to like getting certificates. To my amusement I found what I think is the world's most un-useful certification -- an Onsen/hot spring travel exam. If you get the top mark, you will have the honor of receiving a doctorate in Onsen Travel. The certification is being planned by the Travel Certification Association, and they are expecting about 2,000 people to take part. This association also hosts a very popular Travel Exam and Train Trip Exam -- which is widely sought after by train schedule nerds and kids.
If you want to add a unique certification to your resume, please call 03-5396-1331 and find out the detail! I don't think LINC Media will give you a pay raise for it though...