The top 10 most valuable certificates to be tested in college:
NO1: English Certificate
College English Certificate 4 and 6 (CET-4, CET -6): Extremely important;
Professional Level 8: Only English majors are eligible to take the exam, but many positions require it, such as translators or assistants to foreign supervisors;
College English IV. Level 6 Speaking Certificate: The certificate is not important, the ability is important, and the expression in the interview is important;
Intermediate and advanced English interpretation: very valuable;
TOEFL (TOFEL): only a few companies will ask Whether you have taken the TOEFL test, but at the same time you will worry that you may go abroad soon after you work;
IELTS: A few companies in the Commonwealth countries will notice that you have taken the IELTS test, but it is by no means necessary Conditions;
Cambridge Business English (BEC): The certificate shows your English ability and that you are easy to learn in college. Lazy classmates will not learn it, or they will fail the exam; this is Enterprises pay attention to.
TOEIC: It’s useless, it’s better to have something than nothing; there’s no training, it’s just a test, and companies are not interested in it.
Summary: CET-4 and CET-6 certificates are the most important, and anything else is better than nothing; as for speaking, the key is your performance during the interview.
NO.2: Computer Certificate
Office operation is a basic skill and does not require a certificate.
National Computer Level 2 Certificate: It is a necessary condition when applying for household registration in some big cities, such as Shanghai.
There are also Level 3 and Level 4.
Others such as: ACCP, MCSA, CCNA, and various specialized skills computer certificates are related to specific future job choices. Not every company will value or even know about these certificates.
We counted about 50,000 recruitment information. 18.6% of the recruitment information mentioned computers, but less than 0.1% mentioned specific certificates. More descriptions are vague, such as: "two years of experience in java programming" and "skilled in computer operation." For many students, if they start learning Java in their sophomore year, it can be counted as three years of experience in their senior year.
There are many kinds of training on computer skills, but there are not many certificates recognized by enterprises. The key is practical skills.
NO.3: School certificate
Including: scholarship certificate, three good students, outstanding graduates, outstanding student leaders, etc.
Scholarship certificates are very important, some HR can't understand the GPA of various complex algorithms given by everyone, but once you see whether there are scholarships, you can get a rough impression. Scholarship certificates are listed by many companies as a necessary condition for screening resumes. Without scholarships, there will be no interview opportunities.
Student cadre experience is very important. If you have a certificate of "Excellent Student Cadre", it will be even more proof.
Three good students, outstanding graduates, etc. can get extra points when applying for hukou (Shanghai), which is very important.
There is another item that is not a certificate. Party membership is very useful when applying for civil servants or becoming a teacher in a middle school.
NO.4: Second Foreign Language Certificate
Knowing a second foreign language will greatly increase your chances of entering relevant companies.
The most popular second foreign language nowadays:
Japanese (87 Japanese companies among the Fortune 500)
French (36 French companies among the Fortune 500) )
German (35 German companies among the Fortune 500)
Korean (13 Korean companies among the Fortune 500)
Others such as Portuguese, Spanish Chinese, Italian, Arabic, etc. Because of China’s economic exchanges with South American countries and its oil cooperation with Arab countries, the prospects are promising.
Also, learning German and French is not only useful for finding a job, but can also play a role in applying to study in Germany or France.
NO.5: Financial Certificate
Certified Accountant (CPA): ***Five subjects, registration fee for each subject is 80 yuan.
Certified Financial Analyst (CFA): It requires more than 3 years of work experience in related fields, and the certification is very difficult (certification fee
20,000 to 30,000 yuan ). Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
: ACCA is known as the "golden rice bowl of the accounting profession". British legislation permits ACCA members to engage in auditing, investment advisory and bankruptcy enforcement work, and are eligible to practice directly in EU countries. (The examination fee is within 20,000 yuan).
ACCA is known as "International Certified Accountants" in China, which is actually the abbreviation of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is one of the four CPA associations with chartered titles in the UK. , is also one of the most well-known international accounting organizations today. The ACCA qualification is considered "the passport of the international financial accounting community". Legislation in many countries allows ACCA members to engage in auditing, investment advisory and bankruptcy enforcement work.
ACCA plays a very important role in accounting organizations such as the Federation of European Accountants (FEE), the Federation of Asia-Pacific Accountants (CAPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC).
What are the employment prospects at ACCA? What is the use of taking the ACCA certificate?
ACCA membership is widely recognized internationally, especially by EU legislation and company laws in many countries. Therefore, with ACCA membership, you have a "passport" for employment around the world.
ACCA’s courses are developed and designed based on the actual requirements of the current business society for accounting personnel, paying special attention to cultivating students’ analytical skills and decision-making and judgment abilities under complex conditions. Systematic, high-quality training provides students with real talents and practical learning. After graduation, students can adapt to various environments and gradually become senior financial management experts with comprehensive management qualities.
ACCA members can engage in financial and financial management work in the financial departments of industrial and commercial enterprises, auditing/accounting firms, financial institutions and finance and taxation departments. Many members hold senior positions (financial managers, financial directors, CFOs, and even presidents and CEOs) in large companies around the world. Gordon Finance ACCA strives to create the most practical ACCA notes ever. It only takes a few seconds to obtain them for free. Click to receive them for free
Those who hope to engage in financial work or become professional managers in the future, Financial knowledge is essential, and financial certificates and financial knowledge will enable you to succeed as soon as possible.
NO.6: Professional Qualification Certificate
There are many, depending on the profession and industry, such as:
Lawyer Qualification Certificate : Applicable to students who aspire to be lawyers in the future;
CAD engineer certification: mostly used in machinery, interior decoration, and construction industries;
Tour guide qualification certificate: According to national regulations, tour guides You must hold a certificate to work;
Customs Declarer Certificate: Only with a certificate are you qualified;
Human Resources Qualification Certificate;
National Judicial Examination Certificate;
Driving license: only required if you are not applying for a driver
Wait. More and more positions require certificates. If you have obtained these certificates when applying, you will have a great advantage.
NO.7: Part-time internship certificate
Because they have no experience, they are called "fresh graduates", so it is difficult to find a job.
However, with relevant part-time internship experience, you will become the "experienced" among the fresh graduates, and you will have advantages and stand out.
Participating in the intern programs of some well-known companies is more likely to directly stay in the company, such as: 80% of P&G interns stay as regular employees; 50% of GE stay; 50% of IBM stay, etc. .
Having part-time internship experience and certificates in relevant companies will be a great advantage when applying for jobs.
NO.8: Published papers and patent certificates
For graduate students, if they have done relevant projects, written high-quality related papers, and been included in EI/SCI, these published papers The proof will be of great help when seeking related jobs.
In addition, when undergraduates or graduate students apply to study abroad, if they have published high-quality papers, they will be more likely to be favored by foreign professors.
There is also a patent certificate, which plays an additional role in applying for a household registration. Patent applications are divided into three types: invention, utility model and design. Invention patents are more difficult, but utility model and design patents are still very easy to apply for. Both owning a patent and applying for a patent can get bonus points for household registration, and companies also attach great importance to patent certificates.
NO.9: Competition award certificates
Award certificates are also very popular in various competitions in universities or in society.
A classmate of the university participated in many debate competitions and won awards, and was directly hired by a company boss as an assistant to the president;
A classmate of Xi'an Jiaotong University won the Challenge Cup and directly received the Ma A full award from the Provincial Institute of Technology (MIT);
Two students from Shanghai Jiao Tong University who participated in the ACM competition and won awards, Kaifu Li called directly to poach them first;
L'Oreal "Global Business Strategy Competition" Most of the winners have directly received the opportunity to work at L'Oréal;
A classmate of Zhejiang University has participated in various programming competitions for four years and won a total of US$200,000 in bonuses. He was recently hired by topcoder as China's technical deputy CEO;
etc., there are many examples of people who have developed their abilities, obtained certificates, and found jobs by participating in competitions.
NO10: Graduation certificate, degree certificate, second degree
This is the most important certificate. There are three differences: first, the difference between prestigious colleges and ordinary colleges; The first is the difference between popular majors and unpopular majors; the third is the difference between junior colleges, undergraduates, and postgraduates.
Professional background is the most important thing for companies. Many positions only give interview opportunities to graduates of limited majors.
Having a second degree and interdisciplinary minoring in certain majors can make you a comprehensive talent, which is also valued by many companies.
Although companies value ability rather than academic qualifications, famous universities and popular majors are a significant stepping stone. Only when you get in can you have the opportunity to show your ability.