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Comparison

Meeting the Minimum vs Exceeding the Standard

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"The minimum gets you a certificate; exceeding the standard gets you hired and promoted. Aim for regulator and employer proof."

Meeting the Minimum vs Exceeding the Standard

Saboteur Assumption

“Minimum is enough.” It’s enough for a certificate, not for your career.

Architect Evidence

  • Minimum vs mastery artefacts: what hiring managers actually want to see.
  • Regulator proof beyond checkboxes.
  • Time‑to‑productivity signals.

Bard Narrative

Graduates who exceeded standards entered roles with confidence and shorter ramps. Minimalists passed but struggled on the job.

Action Plan

  1. Produce master‑level examples for 2–3 key tasks. 2) Capture version history and commentary. 3) Showcase in your portfolio.

Early CTA

  • Career progression blueprint → /blog/real-estate-career-progression-blueprint

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