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Without a regular deluge of qualified network and computer support staff, industry throughout the country (as elsewhere) would inevitably run into problems. We have an ever growing requirement for technically able people to support systems and users alike. With the increasingly multifaceted levels of technology, many more trained staff are being sought to specialise in the many areas we’ve come to rely on.

A sneaky way that training companies make extra profits is via an ‘exam inclusive’ package and offering an exam guarantee. This sounds impressive, but is it really:

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!

Trainees who enter their exams one by one, funding them one at a time are much better placed to get through first time. They are aware of their spending and revise more thoroughly to make sure they’re ready.

Sit the exam somewhere close to home and look for the very best offer you can at the time.

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.

A lot of training companies only provide support available from 9-6 (office hours) and sometimes later on specific days; It’s rare to find someone who offers late evening or full weekend cover.

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.

Keep your eyes open for providers that use several support centres across multiple time-zones. These should be integrated to offer a simple interface and also 24×7 access, when it suits you, with the minimum of hassle.

Never make the mistake of compromise where support is concerned. Many IT hopefuls who throw in the towel, are in that situation because they didn’t get the support necessary for them.

Working on progressive developments in new technology gives you the best job satisfaction ever. You’re involved with shaping the next few decades.

We’re barely starting to get a handle on what this change will mean to us. The way we communicate and interact with everyone around us will be significantly affected by technology and the internet.

Always remember that the average salary in the IT sector across the UK is noticeably better than in other market sectors, so in general you’ll more than likely receive much more once qualified in IT, than you’d expect to earn elsewhere.

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, don’t leave it until you have qualified before getting your CV updated. As soon as you start studying, mark down what you’re doing and get promoting!

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.

Without a regular deluge of qualified network and computer support staff, industry throughout the country (as elsewhere) would inevitably run into problems. We have an ever growing requirement for technically able people to support systems and users alike. With the increasingly multifaceted levels of technology, many more trained staff are being sought to specialise in the many areas we’ve come to rely on.

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