There are 2 sides to every story. I've seen them go overboard and I've enjoyed the creativeness. Just remember.. Work to Live and don't Live to Work.. Live is too short go get pissed off..

Here is what it boils down to. Your resume or CV is the tool needed to get you the interview. You have HR people, Directors, and such reviewing your CV/Resume trying to decide which person to bring in to interview. A certification will bring cause you to get more interviews and calls for positions. It is the interview that gets you the job. You decide.