Top 10 Reasons to Achieve MOS Certification While Job Hunting (2024)

Attention job seekers:

Are you searching for your next big role but don’t feel seen by recruiters, hiring managers, or robots? Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification just might be the answer.

While most people utilize less than 30% of Microsoft Office’s true capabilities, certification proves advanced proficiency and raises your visibility.

Here are 10 reasons why MOS certification will be a game-changer as you navigate the process of landing your next role.

1. Outsmart the algorithm

Over 70% of résumés are rejected before they are seen by human eyes. Recruiters, HR departments and employers use applicant tracking system (ATS) software to rate candidates based on keywords. By listing each certification earned, you increase the odds of making it past the computerized gatekeeper.

2. Get discovered by recruiters faster

Microsoft certification is globally recognized and industry-endorsed evidence of advanced skills in the software that 95% of Fortune 500 companies rely on. Recruiters know that certified applicants are easier to place and command higher salaries. As you pass each exam, you'll be able to post your certification badges on your LinkedIn profile to attract attention and increase inquiries.

3. Validate your proficiency in Microsoft Office

Everyone claims proficiency in Microsoft Office. MOS Experts have the receipts to back it up. The exams are rigorous; passing them demonstrates a measurable metric that reveals your expertise and increases a hiring manager’s trust and confidence in your proficiency.

4. Increase the ROI of your severance benefit

If you were laid off and received a severance benefit, certification is an investment with the highest return. On average, MOS-certified employees earn 15% more than those without the credential—and that’s just to start.

5. No degree? Certification is key

Don’t have a college degree or related education? Certification is like earning a master’s in Microsoft Office. These credentials can both supplement and validate your experience in lieu of a degree.

6. Increase job offers

Expert-level skills, greater confidence, and higher visibility in a sea of applicants increases the number of job opportunities for you, and more importantly, job offers. Get ready to take your pick!

7. Increase your confidence

Searching for work is stressful and can have a negative impact on self-confidence. MOS certification dramatically improves your outlook by building new skills and giving you a big audacious goal to achieve.

8. Command a higher salary

MOS Experts earn more. You can negotiate your next salary to recoup your certification costs. Not only will you get a return on your investment within one year, but you’ll also see a return year over year.

9. Become the SME and early adopter of new technology

Certified experts are more curious and self-sufficient, which helps to relieve the burden on IT. As a subject matter expert in Microsoft Office, you can be the go-to resource to help others on your team. It can also position you as a resource for leveraging AI and other workplace trends in the future.

10. Change your life

As a certified expert, you will work more accurately, efficiently, and confidently than ever before. This will open doors, create opportunities, and catapult your career like no other investment.

About RedCape's MOS Certification Program

Get MOS-certified by joining RedCape's MOS Certification Program with the highest pass rate in the industry. Become MOS Expert in as little as six weeks to one year depending on your pace and personalized plan. We provide support, study methodology, accountability, real humans to guide you, and training.

Your Plan

1. Watch the 20-minute webinar
2. Enroll in the all-inclusive program
3. Become MOS-certified in less than 30 days
4. Get higher quality job offers