Were it not for a continuous flood of trained network and computer support staff, commercial enterprise in the United Kingdom (as elsewhere) could well be brought to its knees. We have an on-going demand for technicians to support both users and the systems they work with. As we get to grips with the multifaceted levels of technology, growing numbers of trained staff are needed to run the various different areas we need to be sure will work effectively.
Now, why is it better to gain commercially accredited qualifications and not the usual academic qualifications taught at schools and Further Education colleges?
The IT sector is of the opinion that for mastery of skill sets for commercial use, official accreditation from companies such as Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO and Adobe most often has much more specialised relevance – saving time and money.
In a nutshell, only that which is required is learned. It isn’t quite as lean as that might sound, but the principle remains that students need to cover the precise skills needed (including a degree of required background) – without trying to cram in everything else (as universities often do).
As long as an employer knows what work they need doing, then they just need to look for someone with a specific qualification. The syllabuses are set to exacting standards and can’t change from one establishment to the next (as academic syllabuses often do).
One useful service that several companies offer is a Job Placement Assistance program. This is designed to steer you into your first IT role. The fact of the matter is it isn’t a complex operation to find employment – as long as you’ve got the necessary skills and qualifications; because there’s still a great need for IT skills in the UK today.
However, what is relevant is to have help with your CV and interview techniques though; also we would encourage all students to bring their CV up to date right at the beginning of their training – don’t procrastinate and leave it until you’ve graduated or passed any exams.
Quite frequently, you will get your first role while you’re still a student (sometimes when you’ve only just got going). If your CV doesn’t show your latest training profile (and it hasn’t been posted on jobsites) then you’re not even going to be known about!
The most reliable organisations to help you find a job are usually independent and specialised local recruitment services. As they’re keen to place you to receive their commission, they’ll work that much harder to get a result.
Please ensure you don’t spend hundreds of hours on your training and studies, and then do nothing more and imagine someone else is miraculously going to land you a job. Get off your backside and get on with the job. Channel as much energy and enthusiasm into getting the right position as it took to pass the exams.
All programs you’re considering really needs to work up to a nationally (or globally) recognised certification as an end-goal – not a useless ‘in-house’ diploma – fit only for filing away and forgetting.
To an employer, only the big-boys like Microsoft, CompTIA, Adobe or Cisco (to give some examples) will get you short-listed. Anything less just won’t hit the right spot.
Always expect the current Microsoft (or Cisco, CompTIA etc.) accredited exam simulation and preparation packages.
Some students can get thrown by going through practice questions that aren’t from authorised sources. Sometimes, the phraseology can be completely unlike un-authorised versions and it’s vital that you know this.
Obviously, it’s essential to ensure that you’re completely ready for your final certified exam before taking it. Revising ‘mock’ exams logs the information in your brain and helps to avoid failed exams.
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