Well Done! As you're looking at this you're probably toying with the idea of getting re-qualified for a new job - that puts you way ahead of the crowd. Only one in ten of us are satisfied with our careers, but most complain but just stay there. Why not be one of a small number who decide to make the change.
We recommend you seek advice first - find someone who knows the industry; an advisor who can discover your ideal job, and analyse the courses you may be suited to:
* Do you want to interact with other people? If you say yes, are you a team player or are you hoping to meet new people? Or are you better working in isolation?
* Banking and building are struggling today, so which industry would suit you best?
* How long a career do you hope to have once retrained, and can your chosen industry give you the confidence that will happen?
* Are you happy that the training program you've chosen can help you find employment, and will make it possible to be employed until retirement?
We request you to consider the IT sector - there are more jobs than staff to fill them, plus it's a rare career choice where the industry is still growing. Contrary to the beliefs of some, it isn't a bunch of techie geeks staring at their computers every day (though naturally some jobs are like that.) Most positions are occupied by ordinary people who want to earn a very good living.
Students who consider this area of study are usually quite practically-minded, and don't really enjoy classrooms, and struggling through thick study-volumes. If you identify with this, try the newer style of interactive study, with on-screen demonstrations and labs. Long-term memory is enhanced when all our senses are brought into the mix - this has been an accepted fact in expert circles for years now.
The latest home-based training features interactive discs. Real-world classes from the instructors will mean you'll learn your subject by way of the expert demonstrations. Then it's time to test your knowledge by interacting with the software and practicing yourself. Each company you're contemplating should be able to show you a few samples of the materials provided for study. Make sure you encounter videos of instructor-led classes and interactive areas to practice in.
Purely on-line training should be avoided. Ideally, you should opt for CD and DVD ROM courseware where available, enabling them to be used at your convenience - it's not wise to be held hostage to your broadband being 'up' 100 percent of the time.
The area most overlooked by trainees considering a training program is that of 'training segmentation'. Essentially, this is the method used to break up the program for delivery to you, which makes a huge difference to how you end up. The majority of training companies will set up a program typically taking 1-3 years, and drop-ship the materials to you piecemeal as you finish each section. If you think this sound logical, then consider this: Many students find that the company's 'standard' path of training isn't ideal for them. They might find varying the order of study will be far more suitable. And what if you don't get to the end at the pace they expect?
An ideal situation would be to have all the training materials packed off to you immediately; the complete package! Then, nothing can hinder your capacity to get everything done.
It's important to understand: a training itself or a qualification is not what you're looking for; the job or career that you're getting the training for is. Too many training companies over-emphasise the actual accreditation. Never let yourself become one of the unfortunate masses that choose a course that sounds really 'interesting' and 'fun' - only to end up with a qualification for a career they'll never really get any satisfaction from.
Set targets for what you want to earn and the level of your ambition. This can often control what precise qualifications will be expected and what industry will expect from you in return. Chat with a skilled advisor who knows about the sector you're looking at, and is able to give you a detailed description of what tasks are going to make up a typical day for you. Establishing this before beginning a learning path will prevent a lot of wasted time and effort.
At times people don't really get what IT means. It is stimulating, innovative, and means you're a part of the huge progress of technology that will impact the whole world for generations to come. Many people are of the opinion that the increase in technology we've been going through is easing off. This couldn't be more wrong. Terrific advances are ahead of us, and the internet particularly will be the most effective tool in our lives.
Let's not forget that the average salary in the IT sector in Great Britain is noticeably more than average salaries nationally, therefore you will most likely receive significantly more once qualified in IT, than you'd get in most other industries. Because the IT market sector is still emerging at an unprecedented rate, the chances are that the requirement for professionally qualified and skilled IT workers will continue actively for quite some time to come.
Finding your first job in the industry can be a little easier with the help of a Job Placement Assistance service. The honest truth is that it isn't so complicated as you might think to land your first job - as long as you've got the necessary skills and qualifications; because there's still a great need for IT skills in the UK today.
Get your CV updated straight-away though - you should get plenty of help from your training provider on this. Don't delay until you've graduated or passed any exams. It's not uncommon to find that junior support jobs have been offered to trainees who are still learning and have yet to take their exams. At least this will get you into the 'maybe' pile of CV's - rather than the 'No' pile. You'll normally experience better results from a local IT focused recruitment consultant or service than you'll experience from any course provider's national service, because they will understand the local industry and employment needs.
Not inconsiderable numbers of trainees, it seems, invest a great deal of time on their training course (sometimes for years), and just give up when it comes to looking for a job. Introduce yourself... Do everything you can to put yourself out there. A job isn't just going to bump into you.
We recommend you seek advice first - find someone who knows the industry; an advisor who can discover your ideal job, and analyse the courses you may be suited to:
* Do you want to interact with other people? If you say yes, are you a team player or are you hoping to meet new people? Or are you better working in isolation?
* Banking and building are struggling today, so which industry would suit you best?
* How long a career do you hope to have once retrained, and can your chosen industry give you the confidence that will happen?
* Are you happy that the training program you've chosen can help you find employment, and will make it possible to be employed until retirement?
We request you to consider the IT sector - there are more jobs than staff to fill them, plus it's a rare career choice where the industry is still growing. Contrary to the beliefs of some, it isn't a bunch of techie geeks staring at their computers every day (though naturally some jobs are like that.) Most positions are occupied by ordinary people who want to earn a very good living.
Students who consider this area of study are usually quite practically-minded, and don't really enjoy classrooms, and struggling through thick study-volumes. If you identify with this, try the newer style of interactive study, with on-screen demonstrations and labs. Long-term memory is enhanced when all our senses are brought into the mix - this has been an accepted fact in expert circles for years now.
The latest home-based training features interactive discs. Real-world classes from the instructors will mean you'll learn your subject by way of the expert demonstrations. Then it's time to test your knowledge by interacting with the software and practicing yourself. Each company you're contemplating should be able to show you a few samples of the materials provided for study. Make sure you encounter videos of instructor-led classes and interactive areas to practice in.
Purely on-line training should be avoided. Ideally, you should opt for CD and DVD ROM courseware where available, enabling them to be used at your convenience - it's not wise to be held hostage to your broadband being 'up' 100 percent of the time.
The area most overlooked by trainees considering a training program is that of 'training segmentation'. Essentially, this is the method used to break up the program for delivery to you, which makes a huge difference to how you end up. The majority of training companies will set up a program typically taking 1-3 years, and drop-ship the materials to you piecemeal as you finish each section. If you think this sound logical, then consider this: Many students find that the company's 'standard' path of training isn't ideal for them. They might find varying the order of study will be far more suitable. And what if you don't get to the end at the pace they expect?
An ideal situation would be to have all the training materials packed off to you immediately; the complete package! Then, nothing can hinder your capacity to get everything done.
It's important to understand: a training itself or a qualification is not what you're looking for; the job or career that you're getting the training for is. Too many training companies over-emphasise the actual accreditation. Never let yourself become one of the unfortunate masses that choose a course that sounds really 'interesting' and 'fun' - only to end up with a qualification for a career they'll never really get any satisfaction from.
Set targets for what you want to earn and the level of your ambition. This can often control what precise qualifications will be expected and what industry will expect from you in return. Chat with a skilled advisor who knows about the sector you're looking at, and is able to give you a detailed description of what tasks are going to make up a typical day for you. Establishing this before beginning a learning path will prevent a lot of wasted time and effort.
At times people don't really get what IT means. It is stimulating, innovative, and means you're a part of the huge progress of technology that will impact the whole world for generations to come. Many people are of the opinion that the increase in technology we've been going through is easing off. This couldn't be more wrong. Terrific advances are ahead of us, and the internet particularly will be the most effective tool in our lives.
Let's not forget that the average salary in the IT sector in Great Britain is noticeably more than average salaries nationally, therefore you will most likely receive significantly more once qualified in IT, than you'd get in most other industries. Because the IT market sector is still emerging at an unprecedented rate, the chances are that the requirement for professionally qualified and skilled IT workers will continue actively for quite some time to come.
Finding your first job in the industry can be a little easier with the help of a Job Placement Assistance service. The honest truth is that it isn't so complicated as you might think to land your first job - as long as you've got the necessary skills and qualifications; because there's still a great need for IT skills in the UK today.
Get your CV updated straight-away though - you should get plenty of help from your training provider on this. Don't delay until you've graduated or passed any exams. It's not uncommon to find that junior support jobs have been offered to trainees who are still learning and have yet to take their exams. At least this will get you into the 'maybe' pile of CV's - rather than the 'No' pile. You'll normally experience better results from a local IT focused recruitment consultant or service than you'll experience from any course provider's national service, because they will understand the local industry and employment needs.
Not inconsiderable numbers of trainees, it seems, invest a great deal of time on their training course (sometimes for years), and just give up when it comes to looking for a job. Introduce yourself... Do everything you can to put yourself out there. A job isn't just going to bump into you.
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