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Collected IT certificates but still no job calls? This guide explains exactly why certificates fail the hiring process in 2026, the PROOF Hierarchy of what employers actually evaluate, and how to convert your existing knowledge into hireable portfolio evidence in 30 days.

May 22 · 19 min read · itdaksh.hashnode.dev  
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