What could a trainee looking for Microsoft certified training expect to find today? Clearly, training organisations ought to have a selection of routes that match the needs of Microsoft certified training tracks. Perhaps you'd like to talk through what you're looking to do with an industry expert - and should you be confused, then take counsel on what sort of job would suit you most, based on your personality and ability level. Having selected the career path you want, your next search is for a relevant course matched to your needs. The quality of training should more than match your expectations.
Searching for your first position in IT can be a little easier if you're supported with a Job Placement Assistance service. The need for this feature can be bigged up out of proportion though - it isn't unusual for companies marketing departments to make too much of it. The fact of the matter is, the massive skills shortage in Great Britain is what will enable you to get a job.
You would ideally have advice and support about your CV and interviews though; and we'd recommend everybody to get their CV updated as soon as they start a course - don't wait till you've finished your exams. Quite often, you will be offered your initial position while still studying (even in the early stages). If your CV doesn't show your latest training profile (and it hasn't been posted on jobsites) then you don't stand a chance! The most efficient companies to help you find a job are usually specialist locally based employment services. As they will get paid by the employer when they've placed you, they'll work that much harder to get a result.
A good number of trainees, so it seems, conscientiously work through their course materials (sometimes for years), and then just stop instead of finding a job. Market yourself... Do everything you can to get in front of employers. Don't think a job's just going to jump out in front of you.
Of all the important things to consider, one of the most essential is always full 24x7 support from expert mentors and instructors. Too many companies only provide office hours (or extended office hours) support. some companies only provide email support (slow), and phone support is often to a call-centre who will just take down the issue and email it over to their technical team - who will call back over the next day or so (assuming you're there), when it's convenient to them. This is not a lot of use if you're lost and confused and only have certain times available in which to do your studies.
We recommend looking for colleges that have multiple support offices around the globe in several time-zones. All of them should be combined to offer a simple interface and also round-the-clock access, when it's convenient for you, without any problems. Never compromise with the quality of your support. The majority of would-be IT professionals that drop-out or fail, are in that situation because they didn't get the support necessary for them.
Starting with the idea that it's good to locate the employment that excites us first, before we're even able to ponder what educational program meets that requirement, how can we choose the correct route? I mean, if you don't have any experience in the IT market, how could you possibly know what a particular IT employee actually does day-to-day? Let alone decide on what accreditation path is the most likely for your success. Consideration of these areas is required when you want to dig down the right answer for you:
* The type of personality you have plus what interests you - the sort of working tasks you enjoy or dislike.
* What is the time-frame for the training process?
* What priority do you place on job satisfaction vs salary?
* Looking at the many markets that computing covers, you really need to be able to take in what is different.
* You should also think long and hard about the amount of time and effort you'll put into gaining your certifications.
For most of us, dissecting all these ideas needs a long talk with a professional who can investigate each area with you. And we're not only talking about the accreditations - you also need to understand the commercial needs and expectations also.
Talk to almost any practiced advisor and you'll be surprised by their many horror stories of salespeople ripping-off unsuspecting students. Make sure you deal with an experienced advisor who digs deep to discover the most appropriate thing for you - not for their paycheque! You must establish the very best place to start for you. With a strong background, or perhaps a bit of real-world experience (maybe some existing accreditation?) then it's more than likely the level you'll need to start at will be quite dissimilar from a trainee who has no experience. It's usual to start with an user-skills course first. This can often make your learning curve a little less steep.
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