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:
* 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?
* 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.)
* Do you want this to be the only time re-training is necessary?
* Would you like the course you're re-training in to be in a market sector where you're comfortable you'll have a job until your pension kicks in?
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.
Scanning a list of IT job-titles is a complete waste of time. The majority of us have no idea what the neighbours do for a living - so we have no hope of understanding the complexities of a particular IT career.
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 are your thoughts on salary vs job satisfaction?
* When taking into account all that the IT industry encompasses, you'll need to be able to understand the differences.
* 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.
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.
Ensure that you analyse how much you know by doing tests and simulated exams prior to taking the real deal.
Ensure all your exams are current and commercially required - forget courses that only give in-house certificates.
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.
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