It's really great that you've made it this far! Only one in ten folks say they enjoy their work, but most of us just go off on one from time to time and do nothing. Because you've done research we have a hunch that you're finding out about training, so even now you're ahead of the game. What comes next is get busy to find your direction.
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:
* Do you like to work collaborating with people? Would you prefer to work with a small team or with a lot of new people? Possibly operating on your own in isolation would be more your thing?
* What's important that you get from the industry your job is in? (If it's stability you're after, you might think twice about banks or the building industry right now.)
* Once your training has been completed, would you like your skills to serve you till you retire?
* Will this new qualification give you the chance to discover new employment possibilities, and be gainfully employed until you choose 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.
Considering the amount of options that are available, it's not really surprising that a large majority of newcomers to the industry have no idea which career they could be successful with.
As without any previous experience in IT, how can most of us be expected to understand what someone in a particular job does?
The key to answering this predicament appropriately lies in a thorough discussion of some important points:
* Our personalities play an important role - what gets you 'up and running', and what are the areas that put a frown on your face.
* 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 salary and timescale needs that guide you?
* Understanding what the main Information technology areas and markets are - and what makes them different.
* You need to understand the differences across each individual training area.
For the average person, sifting through all these ideas needs a long talk with someone that can investigate each area with you. Not only the certifications - but also the commercial needs and expectations of the market as well.
So many training providers only concern themselves with gaining a certificate, and completely avoid why you're doing this - getting yourself a new job or career. Your focus should start with the end in mind - don't make the vehicle more important than the destination.
It's a sad fact, but a great many students start out on programs that sound fabulous in the marketing materials, but which provides a job that is of no interest at all. Just ask several university leavers and you'll see where we're coming from.
It's a good idea to understand the exact expectations industry will have. What exams you'll be required to have and how to gain experience. Spend some time thinking about how far you think you'll want to build your skill-set as it will present a very specific set of exams.
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.
Validated exam preparation and simulation materials are essential - and really must be sought from your training provider.
Ensure that the exams you practice haven't just got questions in the right areas, but ask them in the way that the actual final exam will ask them. It completely unsettles trainees if they're met with completely different formats and phraseologies.
Ensure that you analyse how much you know by doing tests and simulated exams prior to taking the real deal.
Each programme of learning has to build towards a nationally (or globally) recognised qualification as an end-result - not a useless 'in-house' printed certificate to hang in your hallway.
Unless your qualification is issued by a big-hitter like Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA or Cisco, then you'll probably find it will be commercially useless - as no-one will have heard of it. - 33394
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:
* Do you like to work collaborating with people? Would you prefer to work with a small team or with a lot of new people? Possibly operating on your own in isolation would be more your thing?
* What's important that you get from the industry your job is in? (If it's stability you're after, you might think twice about banks or the building industry right now.)
* Once your training has been completed, would you like your skills to serve you till you retire?
* Will this new qualification give you the chance to discover new employment possibilities, and be gainfully employed until you choose 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.
Considering the amount of options that are available, it's not really surprising that a large majority of newcomers to the industry have no idea which career they could be successful with.
As without any previous experience in IT, how can most of us be expected to understand what someone in a particular job does?
The key to answering this predicament appropriately lies in a thorough discussion of some important points:
* Our personalities play an important role - what gets you 'up and running', and what are the areas that put a frown on your face.
* 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 salary and timescale needs that guide you?
* Understanding what the main Information technology areas and markets are - and what makes them different.
* You need to understand the differences across each individual training area.
For the average person, sifting through all these ideas needs a long talk with someone that can investigate each area with you. Not only the certifications - but also the commercial needs and expectations of the market as well.
So many training providers only concern themselves with gaining a certificate, and completely avoid why you're doing this - getting yourself a new job or career. Your focus should start with the end in mind - don't make the vehicle more important than the destination.
It's a sad fact, but a great many students start out on programs that sound fabulous in the marketing materials, but which provides a job that is of no interest at all. Just ask several university leavers and you'll see where we're coming from.
It's a good idea to understand the exact expectations industry will have. What exams you'll be required to have and how to gain experience. Spend some time thinking about how far you think you'll want to build your skill-set as it will present a very specific set of exams.
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.
Validated exam preparation and simulation materials are essential - and really must be sought from your training provider.
Ensure that the exams you practice haven't just got questions in the right areas, but ask them in the way that the actual final exam will ask them. It completely unsettles trainees if they're met with completely different formats and phraseologies.
Ensure that you analyse how much you know by doing tests and simulated exams prior to taking the real deal.
Each programme of learning has to build towards a nationally (or globally) recognised qualification as an end-result - not a useless 'in-house' printed certificate to hang in your hallway.
Unless your qualification is issued by a big-hitter like Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA or Cisco, then you'll probably find it will be commercially useless - as no-one will have heard of it. - 33394
