I work as a consultant. I'm certified on some GCP stuff. Work pays us to study, take the exam and even pays a bonus if we pass. Am I smarter as a result of th

I work as a consultant. I'm certified on some GCP stuff. Work pays us to study, take the exam and even pays a bonus if we pass. Am I smarter as a result of that exam? No. But I'm easier to sell. Some clients ask directly for certifications, others ask leading questions to our sales people I think. Would i put my certifications on every variation of my CV for any job I apply for? Probably no. While I'm at it: Someone else here writes about instantly rejecting people because of shibbolets like certifications. I'm fairly smart, well liked by colleagues and very well liked by customers. However I have been dumped in screening I don't know how many times, dumped during interviews etc for something nobody told me but now seems to be gone. Well everyone who didn't take me seriously: Thanks! I'm now a consultant working somewhere else with someone who pays better. And I am very motivated to give your competitors an edge ;-)