I really want to start a career in IT, but have no formal qualifications in this field. As I don't want to go to Uni full time, I was wondering if there were any companies who have good training schemes, where you can earn whilst you train?
2006-09-18 03:52:07 · 9 answers · asked by kream_krackers 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Historically,IT has been one of the best fields to be in. Unfortunately, most companies nowadays outsourced much of the work. This is no longer a field for people who want to be technical their whole career.
It is a very fast paced industry. If you want to get in and stay in you have to constantly keep up with the changing technologies. Some people love it because they love keeping up with the latest technologies. Just know that you will have to be constantly taking new courses just to keep up. More importantly, you will be competing against the new recruits coming out of college who may have the edge over you due to the fact that they have the latest technologies and maybe paid at half the price. Finally, you will be competing against those outsourced to overseas who are paid even lower.
But to answer you question. The best way to get into IT is to major in Computer Science or Information Systems in college. While in school take up internships in the IT field.
2006-09-18 07:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by Duax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT is a tough field to get into these days, and few trainee jobs exist since there are so many people available with experience. Best chance is probably through an internship associated with formal training from a recognized school, preferably a college or university.
With no formal qualifications, your chances aren't very good. Sorry.
2006-09-18 13:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start with BT at a temp agency. They will always take on staff and train you whilst you work. Especially if you are studying. You could also try Eclipse internet. They take alot of students on as to there 24 hr shift patterns
2006-09-18 10:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by alismudge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this website. They are meant to help people between 16-19(could be 20) find a job within the career that that they are looking at
http://www.connexions-direct.com/
2006-09-18 11:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by Supertwirly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I.T. is probably the worst growth field in the USA right now. Everyone and their uncle thinks that one can be a computer 'engineer' just by obtaining one of the Micro$oft toilet paper certs.
Take my advice, be a plumber. There is more money in it.
2006-09-18 11:02:28 · answer #5 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you approached companies and asked if they would take you on for work experience. After all they get someone to work for them foe free for a week or so and you get to not only add it to your c.v but you get to try the I.T world out before committing yourself.
2006-09-18 14:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think that is possible you need to have at least a diploma in computer studies,
2006-09-18 11:01:30 · answer #7 · answered by arveen paria arasuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-18 10:53:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
computeach.co.uk
2006-09-22 10:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by Sweet Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋