Career Advise please...?

Question

I'm 21 and currently working as a sales & operations administrator, but my eventual career aim is to work in IT, I enjoy computers, can I trust companies who offer training and guaranteed jobs, or is there another way of getting into the computer industry. Thanks in advance (",)

Answer 1

i work in IT recruitment. entry level jobs are hard to get into and often companies look for a computer related degree in new starters. however it is possible to enter if you start in a customer services role working on a help desk - then you may be able to get onto a more IT technical side of the helpdesk and progress from 1st line support through to 3rd line support. obviously a good computer skills base to start with helps. as far as companies offering training that depends on the calibre of the company which you should be able to find out either through you agency or ask at interview. if they do not (eg in a smaller company) do not nessecarily decline a job there - it may just be the breakthrough you are looking for! after all any experience in the industry will look good on your CV and will set the ball rolling for you. alot of candidates i speak to in this situation often will put themselves through training courses, it costs money but it shows dedication (you can easily look up IT training courses in your area on the net) i hope this helps - good luck in your search! x

Answer 2

I assume you're reffering to those firms who advertise on the telly? I was interested in undertaking a course in IT, as I fancied a change and sadly, enjoy working with computers.

However, the firm I went to (the one that advertises all the time in the UK) wouldn't even discuss course fees etc with me until I commited to spend several hours with one of their advisors. Given that I needed to know, even roughly, what the fees were in order to make a commercial decision as to whether or not it was worth it (ie give up a pretty well paid job) before I signed up for anything, I wasn't prepard to invest that amount of time for what might be nothing.

Best bet is to undertake a college or uni course, and go from there - their not just after your cash, and in my experience, no-one can GUARANTEE a job anywhere.

Answer 3

Its a difficult career to get into these days. I went to Uni and only a handfull of us have managed to get IT jobs. Even then, we have had to start at the very bottom i.e. the helpdesk (ARGH) and work out way up. If your going to go for it, try and get a good qualification, unfortunalty its becomming the only way to get your foot in the door

Answer 4

Go to college or university learn from some one who is not just after your money. Don't forget they have no real obligation to find you a job and can label you as unsuitable. At least college or university have careers advisers.

Answer 5

unfortunately you pretty much have to trust that they will give training and guaranteed jobs. If it's found that it's not what you wanted later on, then use it as a learning experience and move on.

Answer 6

Depending on what area of IT you want to work in, you could look for a company offering traineeships or apprenticeships in that area... Or you could go to TAFE or Uni and do a course to gain more skills, then apply for a job straight out. :-)

Answer 7

You could take a night course at college.Then go after your ideal job.Good Luck.

Answer 8

If you are into computers do your own business online. Owners earn more than employees.

Like http://www.entertheconference.com

Answer 9

Umm. i wold certainly go into the studying of plants. banking is boring u will die of boredom. and the bank will get robbed and u might get shot. now being a botanist are u gonna get shot. my point exactly. consider that.