" I doubt that I am going create a lot of gasps but the primary reason I obtained the CIH designation was to increase my earnings potential. I accomplished that goal within a year after obtaining my CIH credential by getting a job which paid approximately $25,000 more than my pre-CIH job!"

"I am a member of an elite group of Industrial Hygienists at my company, supporting different businesses and IH technologies throughout the world. This would not have been possible without a CIH designation."

" Being in Canada and working for a global organization it was important to me to have a designation that was well respected and recognized around the world."

"With the CIH, my job opportunities have expanded dramatically and my career took a path toward ever more interesting and challenging work."

" In addition to the financial benefits (30% pay raise), I've gained a great deal of professional respect from my collegues, and I've found that I'm part of a tight group of professionals that help me as much as I help them. This has translated into numerous opportunities, jobs and developmental, that wouldn't have existed without the CIH."

" I am really glad that I have my CIH because only a few people in Taiwan have the certificates. It brings me personal satisfaction, peer recognition/credibility and also job opportunities."

"As a CIH I get to work on a diverse group of projects throughout the country. I am not fixed to one industry or type of sampling and work with a team where we consistently upgrade our skills and work together to make sure the client receives the information they need while still being cost-effective."

"The CIH designation has allowed me to take on more interesting and complex project work within the company, which is very rewarding."

" I worked hard for the CIH and it was one of the greatest feelings of accomplishment I have had."

" I was amazed at how many interviews and resume hits I received. My CIH is an invaluable insurance policy for my career, providing me with increased freedom to choose where I want to work. I would recommend it to anyone with aspirations to succeed in the field of occupational health & safety."

" Having the CIH designation after my name is like having a PhD."

"Over the years, all the positions I sought and obtained required the CIH designation for credibility. It's a punch on your dance card, as I tell people entering the profession. I cannot imagine being where I am today without it."

" CIH's are the thin line protecting workers who in some cases suffer in silence from deadly work place hazards that are difficult to define and measure."

"My road traveled as a CIH has allowed for lifelong learning, serving and helping others, and saving lives."

" Obtaining my CIH opened the door to high-level leadership positions that I otherwise would not have had. The facts speak for themselves. The CIH designation means more respect, more opportunities, more money. It's that simple."

" I am sought out by clients because of my experience along with my CIH. My employer benefits in many ways...not least of which financially...because my CIH is amongst the top professional credentials that clients seek out to help resolve their health, safety and environmental needs."

"None of the lesser, easy to achieve, high pass rate, certifications now available in the IH specialties field command the respect of the CIH designation. I have found the CIH designation priceless in establishing myself as a quality player in the consulting field."

"Without my certification, I would not be where I am at today. I have a great job, in an exciting industry with the toughest of challenges. The CIH has made all of this possible, with room for further advancement."

" While the CIH certification is technical in nature the ability to achieve certification includes setting goals, developing timelines, aligning resources and comprehending complex technical information, all of which are critical concepts necessary for many senior level positions."

"I went to a comedy club and Rita Rudner asked me what is a "Certified Industrial Hygienist"? I said we were certified to clean industrial teeth. She said she was the comedian but I then explained how wonderful we are. I got free drinks."

"In each instance and with each opportunity for employment over my 20+ year career, the CIH designation provided me with an advantage over my well-qualified, non-certified peers."

" In large organizations with formal EHS functions, being a CIH allowed me to remain competitive. Now as I am in the latter stages of my career, the CIH still provides credibility when addressing non-traditional IH responsibilities such as safety,environmental and sustainability."

" I have learned that jobs come and go. As long as I work hard and maintain my certifications, I will always be able to find another job if it becomes necessary. I am truly marketable with a CIH."

"Having the CIH gives others who I am dealing with the peace of mind that they are working with someone who has the experience and knowledge in the work that I do."

"The prestige and cachet associated with the CIH has continued to allow me to survive difficult economic times for almost two decades."

" As a Team leader I stress the importance to my staff of getting certified and they all understand that its now expected if they want to be respected as credible and competent. Studying and getting the CIH was one of the best decisions I have ever made both professionally and financially."

"As a forensic engineer in private practice, many credentials are required to be a consulting or expert witness. Of all my credentials, the one that brings the most business is the CIH."

" The study process helped expand my knowledge of Industrial Hygiene, which made me a better health and safety professional. Since becoming a CIH I have received a promotion within my organization that most likely would not have been attainable without the CIH designation."

"The CIH has helped me stamp my authority as the go-to person for all industrial hygiene project work undertaken by my company."