Certification signature block

Question

I'm taking the MOS tests - I have two under my belt (Word and Excel).

I will be completing the tests to qualify as "Masters"

At this point, is it appropriate to put "My Name, MOS" in my email signature block? Then, for Master, is something else appropriate, such as "My Name, MOS-Master"?

Thank you for any guidance.

Rich

Answer 1

Doug,

Just wanted to let you know for those who struggle and sacrifice to acquire certifications of any type, it is not a meaningless accolade.  I work in an industry that highly values certifications.  This is a legitimate question and kudos to Rich for his accomplishments!

Answer 2

I think it depends on whom the email is going to. If you're sending emails to people for whom a Master-level MOS is meaningful, then you could include it; at worst, if you include it in all emails, it may be a conversation starter.I have a correspondent who signs all emails with his full business signature, which includes the letters "RCDD, RTPM." Mean anything to you? Me either, but I did google them; they're still pretty much meaningless to me, but I know they mean he has achieved distinction or credentials in his field.

I have a client with a string that includes Ph.D., CPA/ABV/CFF, MAI, SREA, SRA, ASA, CRE, and FRICS. Every letter or report he generates includes, in the letterhead or signature block, a subset of these designations designed to impress the intended reader.

Answer 3

It's a meaningless accolade.  If there is an appropriate place for it, it would be in your CV