When your resume isn’t enough – how to prove your skills fast

Applying for a job can fail not because you’re unqualified, but because you’re missing one thing: proof. You might have the skills, the experience, even the passion. But if you can’t show it with a recognized certificate, you might not even make it through the first round. Especially when automated systems scan for keywords and formal qualifications.

Let’s take a practical example. Imagine you’re applying for a research position in the pharmaceutical sector, focused on dementia-related projects. You’ve studied the topic during your degree, worked on it during your internship, or been involved in relevant clinical trials. You know the material. But there’s no official certificate stating your competence in this specific area.

That’s exactly where a new testing platform comes in: TopTest.ai. It allows you to take a multiple-choice test on a defined topic – in this case, dementia – and receive a personal certificate as PDF. It includes your name, the subject, test date, and language. You can attach this certificate directly to your job application. And most importantly: when HR software filters for specific skills or keywords, your certificate can now be picked up and your application moves forward.

This is useful not just for niche topics like dementia. The platform covers a wide range of subjects, from office software to emerging technologies like ChatGPT-5, and specialized industry knowledge. The focus is on certifying exactly those skills that are often learned on the job, through self-study or informal training – and that are not covered by traditional degrees or official courses.

It’s also built for international users. Many skilled professionals from outside the EU struggle to prove what they know in a format that employers in the Netherlands, Germany, the U.K., or Scandinavia accept. The test system of TopTest.ai currently works in ten languages and produces clean, standardized certificates that employers understand and trust.

Users can start with two free tests. If more certificates are needed, additional tests can be unlocked for a reasonable price. If your specific skill or topic isn’t listed yet, you can request a custom test – it will be created free of charge and made available for certification.