Good for you! Discovering this piece suggests you're contemplating your career, and if it's re-training you're considering that means you've taken it further than most. Can you believe that a small minority of us consider ourselves satisfied and happy at work - yet the vast majority of us won't do a thing about it. We implore you to be different and make a start - think about how you could enjoy Monday mornings.
It's in your interests that in advance of taking any study program, you chat with an expert who has knowledge of the industry and can point you in the right direction. They can assess your personality and give you guidance on the right role for you:
* Are you happier left to your own devices at work or do you find company is an important option?
* What criteria are fundamentally important when considering the market sector you're looking to get into?
* Is this the final time you envisage re-training, and if it is, do you suppose your new career will give you scope to do that?
* Is it important for the course you're re-training in to be in an industry where you're comfortable you'll have a job until retirement?
We ask you to consider the computer industry - there are greater numbers of jobs than staff to fill them, and it's a rare career choice where the market sector is growing. In contrast to the opinions of certain people, it isn't a bunch of techie geeks gazing at their computer screens all day long (some jobs are like that of course.) The vast majority of roles are taken by ordinary people who enjoy a very nice lifestyle due to better than average wages.
Your training program should always include the latest Microsoft (or any other key organisation's) accredited exam simulation and preparation packages.
Don't go for training programs relying on non-official exam preparation systems. The terminology of their questions can be quite different - and this could lead to potential problems when it comes to taking the real exam.
Ensure that you verify whether you're learning enough through tests and simulated exams before you take the actual exam.
Most training companies only provide office hours or extended office hours support; most won't answer after 8-9pm at the latest and frequently never at the weekends.
You'll be waiting ages for an answer with email based support, and phone support is often to a call-centre that will make some notes and then email an advisor - who will then call back sometime over the next 24hrs, at a time suitable for them. This is no good if you're stuck with a particular problem and have a one hour time-slot in which to study.
The most successful trainers have many support offices active in different time-zones. They use an online interactive interface to join them all seamlessly, no matter what time you login, help is just seconds away, without any contact issues or hassle.
Look for a training provider that goes the extra mile. Because only round-the-clock 24x7 support gives you the confidence to make it.
Many people question why traditional degrees are less in demand than the more commercially accredited qualifications?
The IT sector is of the opinion that for an understanding of the relevant skills, the right accreditation from companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA is far more effective and specialised - and a fraction of the cost and time.
Essentially, only that which is required is learned. Actually, it's not quite as pared down as that, but principally the objective has to be to cover the precise skills needed (alongside some required background) - without going into too much detail in everything else - in the way that academic establishments often do.
Just like the advert used to say: 'It does what it says on the label'. Companies need only to know what areas need to be serviced, and then advertise for someone with the specific certification. They'll know then that all applicants can do what they need.
Looking at the myriad of choice out there, there's no surprise that nearly all newcomers to the industry have no idea which career they should even pursue.
Flicking through long lists of different and confusing job titles is a complete waste of time. Most of us don't really appreciate what our own family members do for a living - so we have no hope of understanding the ins and outs of a specific IT job.
To attack this, there should be a discussion of a variety of core topics:
* The kind of person you are - which things you get enjoyment from, and conversely - what you definitely don't enjoy.
* Are you hoping to get qualified for a certain motive - for example, do you aim to work based from home (working for yourself?)?
* Any personal or home requirements you have?
* Getting to grips with what the main job roles and sectors are - including what sets them apart.
* Our advice is to think deeply about any sacrifices you'll need to make, as well as what commitment and time that you will set aside for your education.
Ultimately, your only chance of checking this all out is by means of a meeting with an experienced advisor that has enough background to be able to guide you. - 29852
It's in your interests that in advance of taking any study program, you chat with an expert who has knowledge of the industry and can point you in the right direction. They can assess your personality and give you guidance on the right role for you:
* Are you happier left to your own devices at work or do you find company is an important option?
* What criteria are fundamentally important when considering the market sector you're looking to get into?
* Is this the final time you envisage re-training, and if it is, do you suppose your new career will give you scope to do that?
* Is it important for the course you're re-training in to be in an industry where you're comfortable you'll have a job until retirement?
We ask you to consider the computer industry - there are greater numbers of jobs than staff to fill them, and it's a rare career choice where the market sector is growing. In contrast to the opinions of certain people, it isn't a bunch of techie geeks gazing at their computer screens all day long (some jobs are like that of course.) The vast majority of roles are taken by ordinary people who enjoy a very nice lifestyle due to better than average wages.
Your training program should always include the latest Microsoft (or any other key organisation's) accredited exam simulation and preparation packages.
Don't go for training programs relying on non-official exam preparation systems. The terminology of their questions can be quite different - and this could lead to potential problems when it comes to taking the real exam.
Ensure that you verify whether you're learning enough through tests and simulated exams before you take the actual exam.
Most training companies only provide office hours or extended office hours support; most won't answer after 8-9pm at the latest and frequently never at the weekends.
You'll be waiting ages for an answer with email based support, and phone support is often to a call-centre that will make some notes and then email an advisor - who will then call back sometime over the next 24hrs, at a time suitable for them. This is no good if you're stuck with a particular problem and have a one hour time-slot in which to study.
The most successful trainers have many support offices active in different time-zones. They use an online interactive interface to join them all seamlessly, no matter what time you login, help is just seconds away, without any contact issues or hassle.
Look for a training provider that goes the extra mile. Because only round-the-clock 24x7 support gives you the confidence to make it.
Many people question why traditional degrees are less in demand than the more commercially accredited qualifications?
The IT sector is of the opinion that for an understanding of the relevant skills, the right accreditation from companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA is far more effective and specialised - and a fraction of the cost and time.
Essentially, only that which is required is learned. Actually, it's not quite as pared down as that, but principally the objective has to be to cover the precise skills needed (alongside some required background) - without going into too much detail in everything else - in the way that academic establishments often do.
Just like the advert used to say: 'It does what it says on the label'. Companies need only to know what areas need to be serviced, and then advertise for someone with the specific certification. They'll know then that all applicants can do what they need.
Looking at the myriad of choice out there, there's no surprise that nearly all newcomers to the industry have no idea which career they should even pursue.
Flicking through long lists of different and confusing job titles is a complete waste of time. Most of us don't really appreciate what our own family members do for a living - so we have no hope of understanding the ins and outs of a specific IT job.
To attack this, there should be a discussion of a variety of core topics:
* The kind of person you are - which things you get enjoyment from, and conversely - what you definitely don't enjoy.
* Are you hoping to get qualified for a certain motive - for example, do you aim to work based from home (working for yourself?)?
* Any personal or home requirements you have?
* Getting to grips with what the main job roles and sectors are - including what sets them apart.
* Our advice is to think deeply about any sacrifices you'll need to make, as well as what commitment and time that you will set aside for your education.
Ultimately, your only chance of checking this all out is by means of a meeting with an experienced advisor that has enough background to be able to guide you. - 29852
