In the UK today, industry would struggle without assistance from support workers fixing PC's and networks, while recommending solutions to users each and every day. Our country's need for larger numbers of skilled and qualified individuals multiplies, as we become significantly more beholden to PC's in today's environment.
Can job security really exist anywhere now? Here in the UK, where industry can change its mind at alarming speeds, it seems increasingly unlikely. But a fast growing sector, with huge staffing demands (as there is a massive shortfall of trained people), opens the possibility of lasting job security.
Reviewing the computer business, the recent e-Skills analysis brought to light a more than 26 percent skills deficit. This shows that for each four job positions that exist across Information Technology (IT), there are only 3 trained people to do them. This one truth alone is the backbone of why the country is in need of many more trainees to enter the IT sector. In reality, seeking in-depth commercial IT training during the next few years is almost definitely the safest career move you'll ever make.
Speak with almost any capable consultant and we'd be amazed if they couldn't provide you with many worrying experiences of students who've been conned by dodgy salespeople. Ensure you only ever work with a skilled professional that asks some in-depth questions to discover the most appropriate thing for you - not for their pay-packet! It's very important to locate an ideal starting-point that fits you. Quite often, the level to start at for someone with experience will be largely dissimilar to someone without. Opening with a basic PC skills module first is often the best way to commence your computer studies, but depends on your skill level.
Looking at the myriad of choice out there, there's no surprise that the majority of newcomers to the industry don't really understand the best career path they will follow. As having no commercial background in computing, how could any of us know what a particular job actually consists of? Usually, the way to come at this predicament in the best manner flows from a deep chat, covering a variety of topics:
* What hobbies you have and enjoy - these often highlight what possibilities will give you the most reward.
* Why it seems right starting in the IT industry - is it to overcome a long-held goal such as firing your boss and working for yourself maybe.
* Any personal or home needs you may have?
* Understanding what typical job areas and markets are - and what differentiates them.
* The time and energy you'll have available to set aside for the training program.
For the majority of us, dissecting each of these concepts needs a long talk with someone that knows what they're talking about. And not just the accreditations - but the commercial requirements and expectations also.
Watch out that all qualifications that you're considering will be recognised by employers and are the most recent versions. 'In-house' certificates are often meaningless. All the major commercial players such as Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe or CompTIA each have widely acknowledged proficiency programs. Huge conglomerates such as these will give some sparkle to your CV.
Remember: the actual training program or an accreditation isn't the end-goal; a job that you want is. Many trainers unfortunately put too much weight in the certificate itself. It's possible, for example, to get a great deal of enjoyment from a year of study but end up spending 10 or 20 years in something completely unrewarding, as a consequence of not performing some quality research at the outset.
Spend some time thinking about what you want to earn and what level of ambition fits you. This can often control what precise qualifications will be expected and what you can expect to give industry in return. Take guidance from a skilled advisor, even if there's a fee involved - as it's a lot cheaper and safer to find out at the start if something is going to suit and interest you, rather than find out following two years of study that you aren't going to enjoy the job you've chosen and now need to go back to square one.
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