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Certifications Didn’t Make Me Employable—They Just Made Me Tired.

Landing your AWS Certified Developer Associate or Cloud Practitioner certification is a huge win, but what happens when the job offers don't immediately follow? Many aspiring Cloud Engineers and AI/ML Engineers find themselves stuck on the "certification treadmill." In this episode of Des in the Cloud, I’m getting real about the gap between getting certified and getting hired. I share my personal journey as a woman in tech navigating the AWS Cloud ecosystem and how I’m moving beyond the "certified but unemployed" phase. If you are a career changer, a student in a coding bootcamp, or someone working toward their first role in tech, this video will help you build a practical career strategy. We cover everything from personal branding on LinkedIn to building a cloud portfolio that actually gets noticed by recruiters. What You’ll Learn: How to handle the emotional rollercoaster of the tech job search. Why AWS Certifications are just the foundation, not the finish line. Tips for networking in tech and finding a career strategist. How to document your journey on social media to attract Cloud Engineering opportunities. 00:00 Introduction 01:27 My Background 02:24 The Bootcamp Journey 03:26 The Post-Certification Crash 04:11 The Hiring Gap 05:04 What Certifications Don't Teach 05:55 The Identity Shift 07:06 My Four-Pillar Strategy 08:30 The Real Difference 09:21 Call to Action Connect With Me: Follow my journey as I document the path to becoming an AI/ML Engineer. Threads/Instagram: @desinthecloud TikTok:@desinthecloud Digital Cloud Training: Shoutout to Neal Davis for the amazing prep!