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WD job hunt with 9 months prior experience but no certification is tiring and seems impossible?

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I have 9 months of exp in WD HCM , which for me was an alien domain . Learning WD was fun but the job hunt with no cert is painful. Even if the JD lists my prev job role , i get rejection due to no cert and just few months of exp. I keep learning WD through youtube and coursera materials.

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Jijith K. asked a question to People

Category: Work experience

Date asked: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Last reviewed: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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Nate B.

Sr. Business Consultant

Thank you for sharing your experience — I know it can be challenging breaking into a new domain like Workday, especially without a certification. It’s great to hear that you’ve taken the initiative to keep learning through YouTube, Coursera, and other resources. That curiosity and persistence are exactly the traits that help people grow in this space.

While I can’t speak to opportunities here at KOG, I can say that continued learning, building hands-on experience (even through practice tenants or community projects), and networking with other Workday professionals can make a big difference over time. Your 9 months of HCM work is already a solid foundation — keep adding to it, and don’t underestimate the value of the transferable skills from your previous roles.

Keep going — every skill you add now increases your options later.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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Jijith K.

Thank you.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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