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🎙️ It's episode 72 of Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast!

This week we’re cutting through the IT cert clutter with none other than Aaron Spiteri – a powerhouse Director in the Cybersecurity and Managed Services world. He’s got the scars, stories and certs to prove it.

Aaron’s journey is a beauty. From cutting his teeth on the Service Desk to leading high-stakes projects and climbing to Director of Customer Success, he’s done the hard yards. Now, as a leader inside a top-tier Managed Services Provider, Aaron’s all about helping others navigate the chaos of certifications without the burnout or badge-chasing.

Here’s what we covered:

💻 How Aaron’s hands-on IT beginnings shaped his obsession with certs

🎯 Why not all certifications are created equal – and how to sniff out the ones that’ll actually move the needle

📚 Study strategies that actually work – from bootcamps to binge-learning

😵 The #1 thing most people mess up when prepping for a cert (hint: it's not what you think)

🚀 How to use certifications to turbocharge your career – especially in cloud, cyber, AI and automation

🧐 What recruiters really think when they see a CV full of certs – and how to stand out for the right reasons

Aaron keeps it real, gives solid gold advice, and drops a few cheeky gems too. If you’re stuck in cert overload or just looking for your next up-skill move, this one’s unmissable.

🔗 Bonus: Check out the Certification Playlist Aaron mentioned for a breakdown of IT certs by career path – https://www.cbtnuggets.com/certification-playlist/careers

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow, rate and subscribe so you never miss a beat!

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