# Freshers, Are Certifications the New Key to Landing a Job? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [August 26, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907 "2025-08-26T16:02:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yarramala](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/yarramala/32/998_2.png) [@Yarramala](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Yarramala)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/1 "2025-08-26T16:02:30Z")
As freshers, most of us enter the job market with similar degrees. That’s why many companies today expect something extra proof that you can apply your knowledge in real world situations. This is where certifications and online courses make a difference. Recruiters now look for candidates who: Have practical, job ready skills beyond textbooks Can adapt to tools and technologies used in the industry Show initiative by learning on their own In pharma/healthcare, companies value clinical data management, medical writing, regulatory affairs certifications. For freshers, a relevant certification can be the deciding factor between just another CV and a shortlisted candidate. But the question is, should we invest more in certifications or focus on building experience through internships and projects? 🤔 MBH/PS ---
**Author:** ![drminnath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drminnath/32/1040_2.png) [@drminnath](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/drminnath)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/2 "2025-08-26T16:22:05Z")
I feel like Certification along with gaining more skills by enrolling into internships or project would be great. ---
**Author:** ![prasanthkumar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/prasanthkumar/32/958_2.png) [@prasanthkumar](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/prasanthkumar)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/3 "2025-08-26T17:04:38Z")
This post really speaks to the confusion many freshers feel. Degrees alone aren’t enough now companies want proof we can apply what we know. Certifications show initiative and help us learn industry tools, but internships give us real-world exposure. I think both matter, but choosing based on your career goal is smart. For pharma roles, a mix of certification + hands-on projects can really boost our chances. It’s not about doing everything, but doing what adds value to our CV. ---
**Author:** ![Pratk](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/pratk/32/957_2.png) [@Pratk](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Pratk)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/4 "2025-08-26T17:12:46Z")
Both matter, certifications can open the door, but internships and projects build real skills. Ideally, combine them: use certifications to get shortlisted, and internships/projects to stand out. ---
**Author:** ![Tejaswini.V](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/tejaswini.v/32/1060_2.png) [@Tejaswini.V](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Tejaswini.V)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/5 "2025-08-26T17:15:57Z")
I would say build experience through internships which provides more knowledge and experience than any certifications can provide. ---
**Author:** ![Ayushi32](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/ayushi32/32/995_2.png) [@Ayushi32](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Ayushi32)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/6 "2025-08-27T19:18:00Z")
Certifications definitely add value, but real-world experience from internships or projects shows how you actually apply that knowledge. ---
**Author:** ![Vinayak](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/vinayak/32/964_2.png) [@Vinayak](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Vinayak)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/7 "2025-08-28T03:28:53Z")
I think For freshers, internships, and projects give more real-world skills and industry exposure, making you job-ready. Certifications are useful when they are well-recognized and match your career goals. The best approach is to build experience first, then add certifications to strengthen your profile and prove your expertise in the field. ---
**Author:** ![LikhithaReddy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/likhithareddy/32/974_2.png) [@LikhithaReddy](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/LikhithaReddy)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/8 "2025-08-28T14:52:35Z")
I feel internships help more than certifications… because we actually see the work, face challenges, and learn how things really happen in the industry. That experience stays with us more than just a paper certificate. ---
**Author:** ![Priya\_pati](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/priya_pati/32/1654_2.png) [@Priya\_pati](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Priya_pati)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/9 "2025-08-28T14:59:13Z")
Internships and projects gives us a glimpse of the actual work that we will be assigned in the future. certifications teaches us the theoretical aspect of the course while projects and internships teaches us the practical application of the subject/ course work. ---
**Author:** ![caryn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/caryn/32/925_2.png) [@caryn](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/caryn)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/10 "2025-08-28T15:58:39Z")
I think there is greater benefit to gaining experience with internships and projects, where you can actually prove the usefulness of the skills youve gained from courses and workshops. ---
**Author:** ![Lavanya](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/lavanya/32/1637_2.png) [@Lavanya](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Lavanya)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/11 "2025-08-28T16:37:40Z")
In my opinion Certifications, Internships, Projects all are very much needed. ---
**Author:** ![Param-1234](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/param-1234/32/1662_2.png) [@Param-1234](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Param-1234)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/12 "2025-08-28T17:04:03Z")
Along with Certifications , live projects and hand on skills on softwares or internships would be better. ---
**Author:** ![Nikunj](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/nikunj/32/1584_2.png) [@Nikunj](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Nikunj)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/13 "2025-08-28T17:16:15Z")
I’m someone who have both certifications and experience through various internships along with skills but still many recruiters ask for industrial experience. So personally speaking, waiting for the right recruiter who doesn’t judge us based on few certifications or just a interview is the only option we are left with. ---
**Author:** ![Suhani1405](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/suhani1405/32/976_2.png) [@Suhani1405](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Suhani1405)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/14 "2025-08-28T17:23:23Z")
It’s very true. Many of us are acquiring degree but very few among us are able to put that knowledge into the practical real life situations. Certifications are the key for the companies to know whether the person is having the practical knowledge or not. ---
**Author:** ![Allsunsweetline](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/allsunsweetline/32/2481_2.png) [@Allsunsweetline](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Allsunsweetline)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/15 "2026-01-04T12:09:04Z")
Both are required. Certificates and real-life experiences may help improve your chances of landing a better job. As freshers, you are required to prove your skills so that you are more likely to be picked from many others who may have the same qualifications as you. ---
**Author:** ![KaurGurpreet\_63](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c4cdca/32.png) [@KaurGurpreet\_63](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/KaurGurpreet_63)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/16 "2026-01-04T13:15:38Z")
Certifications are important. One of the issue is that there is not equal awareness about these in masses especially among small town students. The degree program is something more common and needs update, it should include hands on experience so students don’t need to search for that on multiple platforms. The scores are not everything and this statement has become real. No matter what scores are,you need skills ans certificates prove skills. Finding correct, genuine, useful certificate course according to your goal is yet another challenge. ---
**Author:** ![Kalyanikalicutt](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/kalyanikalicutt/32/2538_2.png) [@Kalyanikalicutt](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kalyanikalicutt)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/17 "2026-01-04T14:55:19Z")
Certifications get attention, experience builds trust Both together make a fresher job ready ---
**Author:** ![Krishnapriya](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/krishnapriya/32/2791_2.png) [@Krishnapriya](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Krishnapriya)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/18 "2026-01-12T16:45:11Z")
I feel getting hands on experience at an internship helps you more than some certification course, as you get to the technical aspects of the field which usually lack in the textbooks. So, getting certification by an internship is more helpful to get a job. ---
**Author:** ![drsreyac](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drsreyac/32/2984_2.png) [@drsreyac](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/drsreyac)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/freshers-are-certifications-the-new-key-to-landing-a-job/7907/19 "2026-01-12T17:55:39Z")
Certifications without real world experience doesn’t essentially lead to a job. There has to be a balance between the two. The skills on paper should be backed by strong skills on ground.