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Look for a PC suuport/1st line support role, permanent - be prepated to demonstrate your flexibility and ability to learn & adapt at the interview, then tap them for all the courses you can once on the job. Take (and pass) the exams for any courses you go on. (Anynoe who knows the front from the back of a PC and has half a clue about spinning a line can blag their way into PC support - looking at some of the berks I've seen in PC support, I think a pulse is the only requirement at some places..
Move on every 2 years - especially if you're working in large corporations.. unless you want to end up as grey and bean-counterous as the tedious schmucks you work for now..
One thing you must be aware of though - in IT it's an employers market right now.. lots of people been made redundant in last 2 years so don't expect massive riches in the next year.
>> Edited by CarZee on Monday 15th April 13:43
Move on every 2 years - especially if you're working in large corporations.. unless you want to end up as grey and bean-counterous as the tedious schmucks you work for now..
One thing you must be aware of though - in IT it's an employers market right now.. lots of people been made redundant in last 2 years so don't expect massive riches in the next year.
>> Edited by CarZee on Monday 15th April 13:43
I'd go along with what CarZee says. However if you would rather go down the programming route then anything you can learn about Java would probably be a start.
Its a big growth language at the moment and it will continue to I reckon. Others worth a look, depending on how you feel are eVB, eC++ and C#. The first two are handheld languages and the last one is Microsofts competitor for Java.
It really all comes down to what you want. If you want to be dealing with tangible stuff like machines and wires then the PC Support/Network Admin route is probably the best one, but if you fancy something more intangible then software is probably best.
HTH
Matt.
Its a big growth language at the moment and it will continue to I reckon. Others worth a look, depending on how you feel are eVB, eC++ and C#. The first two are handheld languages and the last one is Microsofts competitor for Java.
It really all comes down to what you want. If you want to be dealing with tangible stuff like machines and wires then the PC Support/Network Admin route is probably the best one, but if you fancy something more intangible then software is probably best.
HTH
Matt.
Excellent - I am that berk! Not only do I have a pulse but also a tested IQ of 4, all my internal organs and an ability to blink and breathe at the same time! Maybe I should go for a more senior role...
Thanks for the advice, men and women like you are the reason that miserable gets like me break forth from the oppressive shackles of their bosses (total cockmasters to a man!) and rise to positions of power. Or something.
As far as money is concerned, I think the only way I could seriously earn less would be if I were to work in a fast-food restaurant - but even then I'd probably be better off if I did some overtime!
>> Edited by Animal on Monday 15th April 14:30
Thanks for the advice, men and women like you are the reason that miserable gets like me break forth from the oppressive shackles of their bosses (total cockmasters to a man!) and rise to positions of power. Or something.
As far as money is concerned, I think the only way I could seriously earn less would be if I were to work in a fast-food restaurant - but even then I'd probably be better off if I did some overtime!
>> Edited by Animal on Monday 15th April 14:30
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