In these days of super efficiency, support workers who can fix computers and networks, along with giving constant advice to users, are hugely valuable in every sector of the economy. As we’re all becoming massively more reliant on technology, we simultaneously emerge as increasingly more reliant upon the well trained network engineers, who keep the systems going.
‘Exam Guarantees’ are often bundled with training offers – this always means you have to pay for the exams before you’ve even made a start on the course. But before you get taken in by guaranteed exams, think about this:
It’s very clear we’re still footing the bill for it – it’s obviously been inserted into the overall figure from the college. Certainly, it’s not a freebie – don’t think these companies are so generous with their money!
If it’s important to you to get a first time pass, evidence suggests you must fund each exam as you take it, prioritise it appropriately and give the task sufficient application.
Go for the best offer you can find when you take the exam, and save having to find the money early. You also get more choice of where you take your exam – so you can find somewhere local.
Is there a good reason to pay interest on a bigger loan than is necessary because you’ve paid early for examination fees when there’s absolutely nothing that says you have to? Big margins are netted by organisations getting money in early for exam fees – and banking on the fact that many won’t be taken.
Additionally, many exam guarantees are worthless. The majority of organisations won’t pay for re-takes until you’ve completely satisfied them that you’re ready this time.
Exam fees averaged about 112 pounds twelve months or so ago via UK VUE or Prometric centres. So why pay hundreds or thousands of pounds extra for ‘an Exam Guarantee’, when it’s no secret that the responsible approach is consistent and systematic learning, coupled with quality exam simulation software.
Any program that you’re going to undertake should always lead to a nationally (or globally) recognised exam as an end-goal – definitely not some ‘in-house’ plaque for your wall.
If the accreditation doesn’t feature a company like Microsoft, CompTIA, Adobe or Cisco, then you’ll probably find it will have been a waste of time – because it won’t give an employer any directly-useable skills.
Proper support should never be taken lightly – locate a good company that provides 24×7 direct access, as not obtaining this level of support will severely hold up your pace and restrict your intake.
Avoid training that only supports trainees through a call-centre messaging service outside of normal office hours. Companies will defend this with all kinds of excuses. But, no matter how they put it – you want to be supported when you need the help – not when it’s convenient for them.
It’s possible to find the top providers who offer online support around the clock – at any time of day or night.
Never settle for anything less. Support round-the-clock is really your only option when it comes to IT training. Maybe burning the midnight-oil is not your thing; but for the majority of us however, we’re working during the provided support period.
Massive developments are about to hit technology over the next generation – and the industry becomes more ground-breaking every year.
Many people are of the opinion that the revolution in technology that’s been a familiar part of our recent lives is easing off. There is no truth in this at all. Terrific advances are ahead of us, and the internet in particular is going to dominate how we conduct our lives.
If earning a good living is around the top on your scale of wants, you will appreciate the fact that the income on average of most men and women in IT is noticeably more than with much of the rest of industry.
The good news is there is no end in sight for IT jobs expansion throughout this country. The market is still growing rapidly, and with the skills shortage of over 26 percent that we’re experiencing, it’s not showing any signs that things will be any different for a good while yet.
Getting your first commercial position can be a little easier with the help of a Job Placement Assistance program. However sometimes there is more emphasis than is necessary on this service, because it is genuinely quite straightforward for any motivated and trained individual to secure a job in IT – because there’s a great need for qualified personnel.
However, what is relevant is to have help with your CV and interview techniques though; and we’d encourage any student to work on polishing up their CV right at the beginning of their training – don’t put it off until you’ve qualified.
A good number of junior support roles have been bagged by students who are still studying and have yet to take their exams. At the very least this will get you into the ‘maybe’ pile of CV’s – rather than the ‘No’ pile.
Generally, you’ll receive better performance from a specialist locally based employment agency than you will through a training provider’s recruitment division, because they’ll know the area better.
A good number of men and women, it would appear, invest a great deal of time on their training course (sometimes for years), and just give up when it comes to finding the right position. Introduce yourself… Do your best to get yourself known. A job isn’t just going to bump into you.
(C) Jason Kendall. Pop over to LearningLolly.com for smart information on Computer Training Courses and Comptia Network+.
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