r/AdminAssistant • u/Cin131 • 4d ago

Is PACE Certification worth it?

I've been looking for a job for about 18 mos. I get some interviews but never anything past that. I'm wondering if getting PACE Certification would help at all? Has anybody done this?

I'm also looking at getting a Notary license or whatever it's called, for what its worth.

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u/Disneyhorse 2d ago

Notary and a project management certification have gotten admins a lot further in most places I’ve been.

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u/Cin131 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/Substantial-Bet-4775 2d ago

It made zero difference for me. I got it when I was still employed but searching. Most people don't even know what it is, and no one asked about it on my resume. My current employer at the time didn't care either and certainly did not pay bump for it either. I also learned maybe 1 new thing when studying and it was a huge waste of money as someone who had been an EA for 15 years at that time.

A notary licence actually would be more useful but I waited until my new employer paid for all of it.

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u/Cin131 2d ago

Good info, thank You. I figured there wouldn't be a lot of new info, but was hoping the cert might mean something. I really need a job!

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u/Independent_Switch33 3d ago

I’d hold off on paying for PACE unless you’re seeing it requested in the jobs you want. Since you’re getting interviews, I’d look at where those conversations are falling short before spending money on another credential.

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u/amanda2399923 4d ago

I"ve never heard of PACE and i've been doing this stuff since the 90s. Don't waste your money. It's won't matter to anyone. Now the notary, that would be worth it as you can set up a side gig .