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Good for you! Hitting upon this feature means you’re likely to be wondering about where you’re going, and if training for a new career’s in your mind you’ve even now progressed more than most. Did you know that surprisingly few of us are fulfilled and satisfied with our jobs – but the majority won’t do a thing about it. Why not break free and take action – those who do hardly ever regret it.
We’d politely request that prior to beginning any individual training program, you chat with an expert who has knowledge of the industry and can make recommendations. They can assess your personality and help you sort out a role to fit you:
* Would you like to work with others? If so, do you want a team or are you more comfortable dealing with strangers? Alternatively, do you like to deal with your responsibilities alone?
* The banks and building sector are none too stable right now, so it’s important to look very carefully at what sector would suit you best?
* Do you want this to be the only time re-training is necessary?
* Do you believe that retraining in your chosen sector will offer you employment opportunities, and provide the facility to allow you to work up to the time you want to stop?
The largest sector in this country to tick all of the above boxes is the IT sector. There’s a need for more knowledgeable staff in the industry, – take a look at any jobsite and there’ll be a long list. Don’t misunderstand and think it’s only geeky nerds sitting in front ofscreens every day – there’s a lot more to it than that. Most of workers in the industry are just like the rest of us, but they enjoy their work and get well paid.
Beginning from the viewpoint that it’s good to home-in on the employment that excites us first and foremost, before we can even ponder which method of training meets that requirement, how are we supposed to find the way that suits us?
How likely is it for us to understand the tasks faced daily in an IT career when we’ve never done it? We normally haven’t met someone who does that actual job anyway.
To work through this, there should be a discussion of several definitive areas:
* What nature of person you think yourself to be – the tasks that you find interesting, and don’t forget – what don’t you like doing.
* Why you want to consider getting involved with the IT industry – is it to overcome a particular goal such as being self-employed for example.
* What scale of importance is the salary – is an increase your main motivator, or is enjoying your job a little higher on your priority-list?
* Understanding what the main Information technology areas and markets are – and what makes them different.
* You’ll also need to think hard about the amount of time and effort you’ll put into your education.
In actuality, your only option to seek advice on these matters tends to be through a good talk with someone that has years of experience in IT (and chiefly the commercial needs and requirements.)
Of course: the training itself or a certification isn’t what this is about; a job that you want to end up in is. Far too many training organisations put too much weight in just the training course.
Don’t be one of the unfortunate masses who set off on a track which looks like it could be fun – and end up with a certification for something they’ll never enjoy.
You must also consider how you feel about career progression and earning potential, plus your level of ambition. It makes sense to understand what the role will demand of you, what exams will be required and how to develop your experience.
Always seek guidance and advice from a professional advisor, irrespective of whether you have to pay – as it’s a lot cheaper and safer to discover early on if a chosen track will suit, rather than realise following two years of study that the job you’ve chosen is not for you and have to start from the beginning again.
A key training package will also include Microsoft (or key company) simulation materials and exam preparation packages.
Students regularly can find themselves confused by practising exam questions that aren’t from authorised sources. Sometimes, the phraseology is startlingly different and you need to be ready for this.
It’s a good idea to have some simulated exam questions so you’ll be able to check your understanding along the way. Practice exams log the information in your brain – then the actual exam is much easier.
Be watchful that any accreditations you’re considering doing will be recognised by employers and are up-to-date. The ’in-house’ certifications provided by many companies are not normally useful in gaining employment.
All the major IT organisations like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco or CompTIA have internationally recognised skills programmes. These big-hitters will give some sparkle to your CV.
(C) 2009 S. Edwards. Visit www.CareerChangeCourses.co.uk/hcachco.html or MCSE Course.