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By Jason Kendall

Only one in ten people in the United Kingdom are enjoying job satisfaction. Naturally most won't do a thing. The reality of your getting here at a minimum tells us that you're considering or may be ready for a change.

We'd politely request that prior to beginning any individual training program, you chat with an expert who has knowledge of the industry and can make recommendations. They can assess your personality and help you sort out a role to fit you:

* Do you like to work collaborating with people? Would you prefer to work with a small team or with a lot of new people? Possibly operating on your own in isolation would be more your thing?

* What's important that you get from the industry your job is in? (If it's stability you're after, you might think twice about banks or the building industry right now.)

* After re-training, how long a career do you hope for, and can the industry you choose give you the confidence that will happen?

* Would you like the course you're re-training in to be in a market sector where you're comfortable you'll have a job until your pension kicks in?

The largest sector in this country to tick all of the above boxes is the IT sector. There's a need for more knowledgeable staff in the industry, - take a look at any jobsite and there'll be a long list. Don't misunderstand and think it's only geeky nerds sitting in front ofscreens every day - there's a lot more to it than that. Most of workers in the industry are just like the rest of us, but they enjoy their work and get well paid.

Looking around, we find an excess of jobs and positions available in Information Technology. Deciding which one could be right for you can be very difficult.

Scanning a list of IT job-titles is a complete waste of time. The majority of us have no idea what the neighbours do for a living - so we have no hope of understanding the complexities of a particular IT career.

Consideration of the following areas is essential when you want to uncover the right solution that will work for you:

* Our personalities play an important role - what gets you 'up and running', and what are the areas that put a frown on your face.

* Why you want to consider getting involved with the IT industry - is it to overcome a particular goal such as being self-employed for example.

* What salary and timescale needs that guide you?

* When taking into account all that the IT industry encompasses, you'll need to be able to understand the differences.

* You'll also need to think hard about the amount of time and effort you'll put into your education.

In actuality, your only option to seek advice on these matters tends to be through a good talk with someone that has years of experience in IT (and chiefly the commercial needs and requirements.)

Don't get hung-up, like so many people do, on the certification itself. Training is not an end in itself; this is about employment. Stay focused on what it is you want to achieve.

Don't be one of the unfortunate masses who set off on a track which looks like it could be fun - and end up with a certification for something they'll never enjoy.

Get to grips with earning potential and how ambitious you are. This can often control what particular qualifications will be required and what you can expect to give industry in return.

It's good advice for all students to speak to an experienced professional before deciding on their learning path. This gives some measure of assurance that it features what is required for the chosen career.

A key training package will also include Microsoft (or key company) simulation materials and exam preparation packages.

Students regularly can find themselves confused by practising exam questions that aren't from authorised sources. Sometimes, the phraseology is startlingly different and you need to be ready for this.

As you can imagine, it's very crucial to ensure that you are completely prepared for your commercial exam before taking it. Practicing 'mock' tests will help to boost your attitude and helps to avoid thwarted exam entries.

Each programme of learning has to build towards a nationally (or globally) recognised qualification as an end-result - not a useless 'in-house' printed certificate to hang in your hallway.

From an employer's viewpoint, only the top companies like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe (for example) provide enough commercial weight. Anything less just doesn't cut the mustard.

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