BREAKING: Technical Certifications Not Shared On LinkedIn May Not Count

BRUSSELS–New reports have emerged, stirring up debates across IT communities throughout Europe. According to a recent study by the "Institute of Social Media Validation," technical certifications not shared on LinkedIn might, in fact, not count.

"It's quite simple," says Dr. Hans Overexposed, head of the Institute. "If you haven't updated your LinkedIn profile with your latest AWS, Cisco, or Microsoft certification, how do we even know you've achieved it? Traditional certificates are like the floppy disks of this age - obsolete and hardly functional."

Pierre Certifiable, a Parisian software developer, said in a recent interview, "I recently completed my advanced Java certification. But it wasn't until I updated my LinkedIn that the congratulations and endorsements started pouring in. My grandmother's proud display of my paper certificate on her fridge doesn't really compare."

What happens to those who don't update their LinkedIn?

Julie Déconnecté, a Liège-based IT consultant, shared her tragic story. "I had a dozen certifications but never thought to update my LinkedIn. One day, at a tech conference in Antwerp, I mentioned my achievements, and no one believed me! It was mortifying. The next day, I hired a LinkedIn profile manager."

While many debate the authenticity of this phenomenon, one thing is clear – in today's digital age, if it's not online, does it even exist?

Disclaimer: This article is a satirical piece and should be taken with a grain of salt (and perhaps a little humour). Always value knowledge and skills above all, whether or not they're displayed on social media.

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