Only one in ten people in the United Kingdom are enjoying job satisfaction. Naturally most won't do a thing. The reality of your getting here at a minimum tells us that you're considering or may be ready for a change.
We recommend you seek advice first - talk to a knowledgeable person; a guide who can really get to know you and find the best job role for you, and offer only the learning programs that will suit you:
* 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?
* 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?
* Once your training has been completed, would you like your skills to serve you till you retire?
* 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?
The largest sector in this country to tick all of the above boxes is the IT sector. There's a need for more knowledgeable staff in the industry, - take a look at any jobsite and there'll be a long list. Don't misunderstand and think it's only geeky nerds sitting in front ofscreens every day - there's a lot more to it than that. Most of workers in the industry are just like the rest of us, but they enjoy their work and get well paid.
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.
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:
* Our personalities play an important role - what gets you 'up and running', and what are the areas that put a frown on your face.
* What time-frame are you looking at for the retraining?
* What scale of importance is the salary - is an increase your main motivator, or is enjoying your job a little higher on your priority-list?
* Understanding what the main Information technology areas and markets are - and what makes them different.
* You'll also need to think hard about the amount of time and effort you'll put into your education.
In actuality, your only option to seek advice on these matters tends to be through a good talk with someone that has years of experience in IT (and chiefly the commercial needs and requirements.)
Of course: the training itself or a certification isn't what this is about; a job that you want to end up in is. Far too many training organisations put too much weight in just the training course.
Students often train for a single year but end up doing a job for a lifetime. Avoid the mistake of opting for what may seem to be a program of interest to you only to spend 20 years doing a job you don't like!
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.
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.
Ensure that the exams you practice haven't just got questions in the right areas, but ask them in the way that the actual final exam will ask them. It completely unsettles trainees if they're met with completely different formats and phraseologies.
It's a good idea to have some simulated exam questions so you'll be able to check your understanding along the way. Practice exams log the information in your brain - then the actual exam is much easier.
Be watchful that any accreditations you're considering doing will be recognised by employers and are up-to-date. The 'in-house' certifications provided by many companies are not normally useful in gaining employment.
All the major IT organisations like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco or CompTIA have internationally recognised skills programmes. These big-hitters will give some sparkle to your CV.
We recommend you seek advice first - talk to a knowledgeable person; a guide who can really get to know you and find the best job role for you, and offer only the learning programs that will suit you:
* 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?
* 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?
* Once your training has been completed, would you like your skills to serve you till you retire?
* 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?
The largest sector in this country to tick all of the above boxes is the IT sector. There's a need for more knowledgeable staff in the industry, - take a look at any jobsite and there'll be a long list. Don't misunderstand and think it's only geeky nerds sitting in front ofscreens every day - there's a lot more to it than that. Most of workers in the industry are just like the rest of us, but they enjoy their work and get well paid.
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.
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:
* Our personalities play an important role - what gets you 'up and running', and what are the areas that put a frown on your face.
* What time-frame are you looking at for the retraining?
* What scale of importance is the salary - is an increase your main motivator, or is enjoying your job a little higher on your priority-list?
* Understanding what the main Information technology areas and markets are - and what makes them different.
* You'll also need to think hard about the amount of time and effort you'll put into your education.
In actuality, your only option to seek advice on these matters tends to be through a good talk with someone that has years of experience in IT (and chiefly the commercial needs and requirements.)
Of course: the training itself or a certification isn't what this is about; a job that you want to end up in is. Far too many training organisations put too much weight in just the training course.
Students often train for a single year but end up doing a job for a lifetime. Avoid the mistake of opting for what may seem to be a program of interest to you only to spend 20 years doing a job you don't like!
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.
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.
Ensure that the exams you practice haven't just got questions in the right areas, but ask them in the way that the actual final exam will ask them. It completely unsettles trainees if they're met with completely different formats and phraseologies.
It's a good idea to have some simulated exam questions so you'll be able to check your understanding along the way. Practice exams log the information in your brain - then the actual exam is much easier.
Be watchful that any accreditations you're considering doing will be recognised by employers and are up-to-date. The 'in-house' certifications provided by many companies are not normally useful in gaining employment.
All the major IT organisations like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco or CompTIA have internationally recognised skills programmes. These big-hitters will give some sparkle to your CV.
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