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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.
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? * 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? It would be an idea for you to find out more about Information Technology - there are more jobs than staff to fill them, and it's a rare career choice where the industry is growing. In contrast to the beliefs of some, IT isn't all techie people lost in their PC's all day long (though those jobs exist.) The vast majority of roles are filled by ordinary men and women who want to earn a very good living. Looking around, we find an excess of jobs and positions available in Information Technology. Deciding which one could be right for you can be very difficult. As without any previous experience in IT, how can most of us be expected to understand what someone in a particular job does? 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. * What time-frame are you looking at for the retraining? * What salary and timescale needs that guide you? * Some students don't fully understand the amount of work required to achieve their goals. * You need to understand the differences across each individual training area. The best way to avoid all the jargon and confusion, and reveal the best route for you, have a good talk with an industry expert and advisor; a person who understands the commercial reality as well as each certification. 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. We'd recommend you take advice from an experienced industry advisor before you begin some particular study path, so you can be sure that the content of a learning package provides the skills necessary. Validated exam preparation and simulation materials are essential - and really must be sought from your training provider. Because most IT examination boards are from the USA, you need to become familiar with their phraseology. It's not sufficient simply going through the right questions - they need to be in the proper exam format. 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. From an employer's viewpoint, only the top companies like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe (for example) provide enough commercial weight. Anything less just doesn't cut the mustard.
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