You'll be able to look into each area more thoroughly by visiting specific pages on this site. We discuss all the accreditation paths necessary to get you into IT. On the other hand, our free Lollypedia E-Book will give you in-depth guidance, and information on how to contact our team of industry specialists.

The sometimes daunting task of finding your first job is often eased by training colleges, through a Job Placement Assistance service. The need for this feature can be bigged up out of proportion though - it's easy for companies marketing departments to make too much of it. The fact of the matter is, the still growing need for IT personnel in Britain is why employers will be interested in you.

Help and assistance with preparing a CV and getting interviews is sometimes offered (alternatively, check out one of our sites for help). Be sure to you work on your old CV today - not when you're ready to start work! Quite frequently, you will be offered your initial role while still studying (even in the early stages). If your course details aren't on your CV - or it's not getting in front of interviewers, then you're not even going to be known about! Normally you'll get quicker results from a specialised and independent local recruitment service than you'll get from a training company's centralised service, because they will be more familiar with the area and local employers.

Please ensure you don't invest a great deal of time on your training course, then call a halt and imagine someone else is miraculously going to secure your first position. Take responsibility for yourself and start looking for yourself. Put as much time and energy into getting the right position as it took to get qualified.

Of course: the training itself or a certification isn't the end-goal; a job that you want is. Far too many training organisations completely prioritise the certificate itself. It's common, for example, to find immense satisfaction in a year of study but end up spending 10 or 20 years in a career that does nothing for you, as an upshot of not doing the correct level of soul-searching when it was needed - at the start.

Be honest with yourself about what you want to earn and how ambitious you are. This will influence which particular qualifications will be expected and how much effort you'll have to give in return. Speak to an industry professional who has a background in the industry you're considering, and who can give you a detailed run-down of what to expect in that role. Getting all these things right well before you start on any study path will prevent a lot of wasted time and effort.

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