Nice One! Finding this article means you're likely to be contemplating your career, and if training for a new career's in your mind then you've already got further than almost everybody else. Can you believe that hardly any of us consider ourselves satisfied and happy at work - but most will take no corrective action. Why not liberate yourself and take action - you have the rest of your life to enjoy it.
On the subject of training, it's important to initially know what you want and don't want from the career you're looking to get into. Ensure that the grass actually is greener before you spend time and effort taking a new turn. Prudence suggests looking at the destination you're hoping for, to make the right judgements:
* Is collaborating with others important to you? Would you prefer to work with a small team or with many new people? Maybe working on your own in a task-based situation would give you pleasure?
* Which criteria's are fundamental when considering the market sector you'll be employed in?
* Once you've qualified, are you hoping your new skills will give you the ability to serve you till you retire?
* Is it important for the course you're re-training in to be in an area where you're comfortable you'll have a job up to the time you want to stop?
We would strongly recommend that you don't overlook the IT sector - everyone knows that it is one of the few growth sectors. IT isn't all techie people lost in their computer screens all day - we know those jobs exist, but the majority of roles are carried out by people like you and me who earn considerably more than most.
Make sure you don't get caught-up, as can often be the case, on the certification itself. You're not training for the sake of training; you're training to become commercially employable. Stay focused on what it is you want to achieve.
Imagine training for just one year and then end up doing a job for a lifetime. Don't make the error of finding what seems like an 'interesting' training program only to spend 20 years doing a job you don't like!
Make sure you investigate what your attitude is towards career progression and earning potential, and how ambitious you are. It's vital to know what (if any) sacrifices you'll need to make for a particular role, what exams are needed and how to develop your experience.
Talk to a skilled advisor that has a background in the industry you're considering, and is able to give you detailed descriptions of what you actually do in that role. Researching these areas well before beginning a study program has obvious benefits.
A service offered by some training providers is job placement assistance. This is to help you get your first commercial position. Sometimes, people are too impressed with this facility, as it is actually not that hard for any motivated and trained individual to find work in this industry - as employers are keen to find appropriately skilled employees.
However, what is relevant is to have CV and Interview advice and support though; also we would encourage everybody to work on polishing up their CV the day they start training - don't wait till you've finished your exams.
A good number of junior support roles have been offered to trainees who are still studying and have yet to take their exams. This will at the very least get you into the 'maybe' pile of CV's - rather than the 'No' pile.
The most reliable organisations to help you land that job are usually local IT focused employment agencies. As they're keen to place you to receive their commission, they have the necessary incentive to try that bit harder.
A regular aggravation for various training providers is how hard students are prepared to work to become certified, but how un-prepared they are to work on getting the position they've qualified for. Don't give up when the best is yet to come.
Frequently, your normal student doesn't have a clue what way to go about starting in a computing career, let alone what market they should be considering getting trained in.
What is our likelihood of grasping the day-to-day realities of any IT job when we haven't done that before? Maybe we don't even know anybody who performs the role either.
Often, the key to unlocking this issue properly lies in a deep conversation around several different topics:
* Your personal interests and hobbies - these often define what areas will provide a happy working life.
* What length of time can you allocate for the retraining?
* Is the money you make further up on your wish list than other requirements.
* Many students don't properly consider the time demanded to achieve their goals.
* The level of commitment and effort you will set aside for getting qualified.
In these situations, you'll find the only real way to investigate these issues is through a chat with an advisor or professional who has experience of Information Technology (and more importantly the commercial requirements.)
It's so important to understand this key point: You have to get round-the-clock 24x7 professional support from mentors and instructors. You will have so many problems later if you let this one slide.
Try and find training with proper support available at all hours of the day and night (even if it's early hours on Sunday morning!) Ensure you get access directly to professional tutors, and not a call-centre that will take messages so you're waiting for tutors to call you back when it's convenient for them.
It's possible to find professional companies which recommend and use online support at all times - including evenings, nights and weekends.
If you opt for less than support round-the-clock, you'll regret it. You may avoid using the support in the middle of the night, but you may need weekends, early mornings or late evenings.
On the subject of training, it's important to initially know what you want and don't want from the career you're looking to get into. Ensure that the grass actually is greener before you spend time and effort taking a new turn. Prudence suggests looking at the destination you're hoping for, to make the right judgements:
* Is collaborating with others important to you? Would you prefer to work with a small team or with many new people? Maybe working on your own in a task-based situation would give you pleasure?
* Which criteria's are fundamental when considering the market sector you'll be employed in?
* Once you've qualified, are you hoping your new skills will give you the ability to serve you till you retire?
* Is it important for the course you're re-training in to be in an area where you're comfortable you'll have a job up to the time you want to stop?
We would strongly recommend that you don't overlook the IT sector - everyone knows that it is one of the few growth sectors. IT isn't all techie people lost in their computer screens all day - we know those jobs exist, but the majority of roles are carried out by people like you and me who earn considerably more than most.
Make sure you don't get caught-up, as can often be the case, on the certification itself. You're not training for the sake of training; you're training to become commercially employable. Stay focused on what it is you want to achieve.
Imagine training for just one year and then end up doing a job for a lifetime. Don't make the error of finding what seems like an 'interesting' training program only to spend 20 years doing a job you don't like!
Make sure you investigate what your attitude is towards career progression and earning potential, and how ambitious you are. It's vital to know what (if any) sacrifices you'll need to make for a particular role, what exams are needed and how to develop your experience.
Talk to a skilled advisor that has a background in the industry you're considering, and is able to give you detailed descriptions of what you actually do in that role. Researching these areas well before beginning a study program has obvious benefits.
A service offered by some training providers is job placement assistance. This is to help you get your first commercial position. Sometimes, people are too impressed with this facility, as it is actually not that hard for any motivated and trained individual to find work in this industry - as employers are keen to find appropriately skilled employees.
However, what is relevant is to have CV and Interview advice and support though; also we would encourage everybody to work on polishing up their CV the day they start training - don't wait till you've finished your exams.
A good number of junior support roles have been offered to trainees who are still studying and have yet to take their exams. This will at the very least get you into the 'maybe' pile of CV's - rather than the 'No' pile.
The most reliable organisations to help you land that job are usually local IT focused employment agencies. As they're keen to place you to receive their commission, they have the necessary incentive to try that bit harder.
A regular aggravation for various training providers is how hard students are prepared to work to become certified, but how un-prepared they are to work on getting the position they've qualified for. Don't give up when the best is yet to come.
Frequently, your normal student doesn't have a clue what way to go about starting in a computing career, let alone what market they should be considering getting trained in.
What is our likelihood of grasping the day-to-day realities of any IT job when we haven't done that before? Maybe we don't even know anybody who performs the role either.
Often, the key to unlocking this issue properly lies in a deep conversation around several different topics:
* Your personal interests and hobbies - these often define what areas will provide a happy working life.
* What length of time can you allocate for the retraining?
* Is the money you make further up on your wish list than other requirements.
* Many students don't properly consider the time demanded to achieve their goals.
* The level of commitment and effort you will set aside for getting qualified.
In these situations, you'll find the only real way to investigate these issues is through a chat with an advisor or professional who has experience of Information Technology (and more importantly the commercial requirements.)
It's so important to understand this key point: You have to get round-the-clock 24x7 professional support from mentors and instructors. You will have so many problems later if you let this one slide.
Try and find training with proper support available at all hours of the day and night (even if it's early hours on Sunday morning!) Ensure you get access directly to professional tutors, and not a call-centre that will take messages so you're waiting for tutors to call you back when it's convenient for them.
It's possible to find professional companies which recommend and use online support at all times - including evenings, nights and weekends.
If you opt for less than support round-the-clock, you'll regret it. You may avoid using the support in the middle of the night, but you may need weekends, early mornings or late evenings.
About the Author:
(C) Jason Kendall. Navigate to LearningLolly.com for smart advice on Computer Courses and IT Training Courses.
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