07 Nov 2025

Certified but Not Hired: How to Close the Experience Gap in Tech

Why certifications alone don’t guarantee success—and how to turn your knowledge into real-world experience.

Have you ever wondered why so many skilled and certified professionals still struggle to land tech jobs?

You’ve taken the courses, earned the badges, maybe even aced a few coding challenges—yet, the job offers just don’t seem to come.

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone.

At MentorMeInTech (MMIT), we’ve met hundreds of aspiring professionals who’ve done everything “right” but still face one big hurdle—the experience gap.

To help unpack this challenge, we spoke with Robert Kehinde, Chief Information Officer at Anchor Bridge and a seasoned full-stack engineer who has mentored over 200 developers.

In this conversation, Robert shared practical ways tech professionals can turn certifications into tangible opportunities.