UK Computer Retraining - Thoughts
Wednesday, 13 January 2010 08:44 | 
Author: Jason Kendall |
Good for you! Hitting upon this feature means you're likely to be wondering about where you're going, and if training for a new career's in your mind you've even now progressed more than most. Did you know that surprisingly few of us are fulfilled and satisfied with our jobs - but the majority won't do a thing about it. Why not break free and take action - those who do hardly ever regret it.
Good for you! Hitting upon this feature means you're likely to be wondering about where you're going, and if training for a new career's in your mind you've even now progressed more than most. Did you know that surprisingly few of us are fulfilled and satisfied with our jobs - but the majority won't do a thing about it. Why not break free and take action - those who do hardly ever regret it.
On the subject of training, it's vital to first define your requirements from the career you're looking to get into. Be sure that the grass actually is greener before you spend time and effort altering your life's plans. It's good sense to regard the whole story first, to avoid disappointment:
* Would you like to work with others? If so, do you want a team or are you more comfortable dealing with strangers? Alternatively, do you like to deal with your responsibilities alone?
* What's important that you get from the industry your job is in? (If it's stability you're after, you might think twice about banks or the building industry right now.)
* Do you want this to be the only time re-training is necessary?
* Would you like the course you're re-training in to be in a market sector where you're comfortable you'll have a job until your pension kicks in?
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.
Considering the amount of options that are available, it's not really surprising that a large majority of newcomers to the industry have no idea which career they could be successful with.
How likely is it for us to understand the tasks faced daily in an IT career when we've never done it? We normally haven't met someone who does that actual job anyway.
The key to answering this predicament appropriately lies in a thorough discussion of some important points:
* Your personality type as well as your interests - what work-oriented areas please or frustrate you.
* Is it your desire to accomplish a closely held aspiration - like working from home in the near future?
* What are your thoughts on salary vs job satisfaction?
* Understanding what the main Information technology areas and markets are - and what makes them different.
* You need to understand the differences across each individual training area.
For the average person, sifting through all these ideas needs a long talk with someone that can investigate each area with you. Not only the certifications - but also the commercial needs and expectations of the market as well.
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.
It's a good idea to understand the exact expectations industry will have. What exams you'll be required to have and how to gain experience. Spend some time thinking about how far you think you'll want to build your skill-set as it will present a very specific set of exams.
It's good advice for all students to speak to an experienced professional before deciding on their learning path. This gives some measure of assurance that it features what is required for the chosen career.
Always expect the latest Microsoft (or Cisco, CompTIA etc.) authorised exam preparation packages.
Students regularly can find themselves confused by practising exam questions that aren't from authorised sources. Sometimes, the phraseology is startlingly different and you need to be ready for this.
As you can imagine, it's very crucial to ensure that you are completely prepared for your commercial exam before taking it. Practicing 'mock' tests will help to boost your attitude and helps to avoid thwarted exam entries.
Ensure all your exams are current and commercially required - forget courses that only give in-house certificates.
Unless your qualification is issued by a big-hitter like Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA or Cisco, then you'll probably find it will be commercially useless - as no-one will have heard of it.
Good for you! Hitting upon this feature means you're likely to be wondering about where you're going, and if training for a new career's in your mind you've even now progressed more than most. Did you know that surprisingly few of us are fulfilled and satisfied with our jobs - but the majority won't do a thing about it. Why not break free and take action - those who do hardly ever regret it.
On the subject of training, it's vital to first define your requirements from the career you're looking to get into. Be sure that the grass actually is greener before you spend time and effort altering your life's plans. It's good sense to regard the whole story first, to avoid disappointment:
* Would you like to work with others? If so, do you want a team or are you more comfortable dealing with strangers? Alternatively, do you like to deal with your responsibilities alone?
* What's important that you get from the industry your job is in? (If it's stability you're after, you might think twice about banks or the building industry right now.)
* Do you want this to be the only time re-training is necessary?
* Would you like the course you're re-training in to be in a market sector where you're comfortable you'll have a job until your pension kicks in?
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.
Considering the amount of options that are available, it's not really surprising that a large majority of newcomers to the industry have no idea which career they could be successful with.
How likely is it for us to understand the tasks faced daily in an IT career when we've never done it? We normally haven't met someone who does that actual job anyway.
The key to answering this predicament appropriately lies in a thorough discussion of some important points:
* Your personality type as well as your interests - what work-oriented areas please or frustrate you.
* Is it your desire to accomplish a closely held aspiration - like working from home in the near future?
* What are your thoughts on salary vs job satisfaction?
* Understanding what the main Information technology areas and markets are - and what makes them different.
* You need to understand the differences across each individual training area.
For the average person, sifting through all these ideas needs a long talk with someone that can investigate each area with you. Not only the certifications - but also the commercial needs and expectations of the market as well.
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.
It's a good idea to understand the exact expectations industry will have. What exams you'll be required to have and how to gain experience. Spend some time thinking about how far you think you'll want to build your skill-set as it will present a very specific set of exams.
It's good advice for all students to speak to an experienced professional before deciding on their learning path. This gives some measure of assurance that it features what is required for the chosen career.
Always expect the latest Microsoft (or Cisco, CompTIA etc.) authorised exam preparation packages.
Students regularly can find themselves confused by practising exam questions that aren't from authorised sources. Sometimes, the phraseology is startlingly different and you need to be ready for this.
As you can imagine, it's very crucial to ensure that you are completely prepared for your commercial exam before taking it. Practicing 'mock' tests will help to boost your attitude and helps to avoid thwarted exam entries.
Ensure all your exams are current and commercially required - forget courses that only give in-house certificates.
Unless your qualification is issued by a big-hitter like Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA or Cisco, then you'll probably find it will be commercially useless - as no-one will have heard of it.