Originally posted by Onkar Joshi:
many people have that certification and know little about programming other than just the language features and syntax. And that really doesn't help on-the-job.
Yes, and by really focussing on the 97% as a selling point, you could actually confirm that 'you think the job is just about language features and syntax'.
Just write in your resume: "SCJP5, August 2008, Score 97%." Dot. No more no less.
And do not mention it in the interview if the Human Resource person asking you questions does not start about it.