Dunno about the rest of you but IT was a hobby that became a career. What does that mean? Self skilled because I had a passion for it which by accident lead to doing jobs for small businesses via word of mouth then soon after firing off a CV to agencies which resulted in decades of contract work.
Nothing's changed, still feels like a hobby and self skilling never stops, yeah sad basturt with no life
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Every time I try to start working in IT I get distracted by stupid Brexit arguments on CUK and end up getting nothing done.
So yes, if anyone has any tips on how to start working, I'd appreciate it too.
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostThere was a link in the post which cojak removed - so I mean spamming.
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostYou know it wasn't.
Though the OP could be spamming.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostGet a permanent gig and get skilled up that way. You need experience as well as certificates. Maybe join a 1st line team and be prepared to work hard and fast to work up the chain. Once you are in you can get them to train you.
Also you need to do a bit of research on what jobs there are. Just saying you want to work in IT is a bit vague if you are planning training and the like.
A while ago I met a friend of a friend who had trained in IT. He ended up as a bus driver. Best way is to take a permanent job on low rates.
Good luck!
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Originally posted by JohnWiseman View PostI am looking for advice as I want to work in IT. I spoke with a company called w ww.itonlinelearning.com who recommended their New to IT package. This included several courses like comptia a+, windows 7 etc.
Are these the courses I should be studying and has anyone come across this company.
Cheers
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostI wouldn't touch those courses with a barge pole. Have you noticed most people are using Windows 10? So why would you want to learn about an out of date operating system?
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I wouldn't touch those courses with a barge pole. Have you noticed most people are using Windows 10? So why would you want to learn about an out of date operating system?
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Get a permanent gig and get skilled up that way. You need experience as well as certificates. Maybe join a 1st line team and be prepared to work hard and fast to work up the chain. Once you are in you can get them to train you.
Also you need to do a bit of research on what jobs there are. Just saying you want to work in IT is a bit vague if you are planning training and the like.
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How to start working in IT
I am looking for advice as I want to work in IT. I spoke with a company called irubbish.website who recommended their New to IT package. This included several courses like comptia a+, windows 7 etc.
Are these the courses I should be studying and has anyone come across this company.
Cheers
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