Why Certs & Degrees WON'T Get You Hired (& What Will). Are you spending hundreds on certifications hoping to break into tech? STOP. In this video, I'm breaking down why degrees and certifications alone won't get you hired in 2025, and revealing the recession-proof skills that employers are actually paying for (hint: you already have them). It's Q4 and Here's What's Getting People Hired (According to Research). If you're tired of applying to hundreds of jobs with no response, this is your wake-up call. I'm sharing the skills that separate entry-level from six-figure earners, and why the "just get more certs" advice is keeping you stuck. STOP Studying for Certs (Your Best Recession-Proof Skill is FREE) - Here's what you'll discover: ✅ Why certifications aren't enough in today's job market ✅ The #1 recession-proof skill employers desperately need ✅ How to leverage skills you already have (without spending money) ✅ The difference between studying for paper vs. studying for impact ✅ Real strategies to stand out in the hidden job market This video is for you if: You're studying for certifications but not getting interviews You're a career changer wondering if tech is still worth it You're tired of job search advice that doesn't work You want to know what employers ACTUALLY look for Stop wasting time and money on advice from people who haven't job-hunted in years. Let's talk about what really works in 2025. 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED: 🔗 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report: 🔗 United Nations Discusses Future Proof Skills: 🔗 Read about the fastest growing jobs (and the ones declining) - 👋 ABOUT ME: I'm Tiffany, a Programmer Analyst who pivoted from retail and social services into tech. I share honest, research-backed career advice for people navigating the modern job market without the fluff or guru promises. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more real talk about certifications, tech careers, and job market strategies that actually work. CONNECT WITH ME: 📧 Business inquiries: tifftechtalks@ 🌱 New to using ChatGPT for your career? Start Here - Pick up a FREE downloadable ebook guide that teaches you how to use powerful AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude AI to - learn anything fast and find REAL jobs not on job sites like LinkedIn or Indeed - link here: ============================================================== Leave A Comment: What's your BIGGEST challenge with levelling up ? ============================================================== This video is NOT sponsored______________________________________ Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. All materials in these videos are for educational purposes only and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. This video does not provide investment or financial advice of any kind. =================================================== TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Why your degrees might not be enough in 2025 00:20 - The brutal truth about today's job market 01:20 - Why career gurus are giving you outdated advice 01:50 - The research method nobody talks about 02:37 - The skill you're missing keeping you stuck from leveling up 03:13 - The skill you're using everyday without realizing it 04:47 - The skill that makes everything work together (and why it pays more) 06:28 - The skill AI can't replace 08:36 - The skill you need to become recession proof 10:27 - Your strategic job search action plan #JobSearch #CareerChange #TechCareers #Certifications #jobmarket2025 DISCLAIMER: This video contains my personal opinions and experiences. Always do your own research when making career decisions