Silentsnake
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name='-VK-' said:Hum, we could use a tech-support guy at work.
I think you're the wrong end of the country, hell...I wouldn't mind an assistant
where abouts is your work place
Finished College, Job in IT
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where abouts is your work place
Silentsnake
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name='-VK-' said:Just north of London
i live in north london
where abouts?i live near southgate
I started out in IT by doing PC repair & build work in my local village for friends and family, as a past-time. As the work started to build up I started saving to get some qualifications. I took the A+ route, with N+ too. By the time I finished these courses, my hobby had grown into a full time business, and I was looking at offering support contracts to local firms. I hit a stumbling block here though, because they wanted MS qualifications and the A+ wasn't enough for some firms. I started with the MCDST and then onto the MCSE, it cost me a small fortune as I had to fund it all myself. Since gaining these qualifications though, the business has grown really well.
I tried breaking into IT without any qualifications before I started up my business and I found it impossible to get a foot in the door. That's why I started up on my own and I haven't looked back since. I left school having vastly underachieved, I was a bit of a bad boy while at school and never listened to all the lectures I got
Wish I had of now though as it would have made life that much easier! I think if anyone really wants a career within IT, there is always a way. Some may find it harder than others, but with some hard work you will get there.
I tried breaking into IT without any qualifications before I started up my business and I found it impossible to get a foot in the door. That's why I started up on my own and I haven't looked back since. I left school having vastly underachieved, I was a bit of a bad boy while at school and never listened to all the lectures I got
Wish I had of now though as it would have made life that much easier! I think if anyone really wants a career within IT, there is always a way. Some may find it harder than others, but with some hard work you will get there.To pick back up on this topic,
I have enrolled for a Foundation Degree in ICT Support and have been accepted but I have also just noticed and applied for an IT Apprenticeship very close to me so will see what happens there.
Atleast I know if I dont get this apprenticeship I have the Foundation Degree to fall back on.
I also get my results from this years course very soon.
I have enrolled for a Foundation Degree in ICT Support and have been accepted but I have also just noticed and applied for an IT Apprenticeship very close to me so will see what happens there.
Atleast I know if I dont get this apprenticeship I have the Foundation Degree to fall back on.
I also get my results from this years course very soon.
FarFarAway
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GL on both fronts man
Had no joy with that apprenticeship, it wasnt going to teach me anything new and they were expecting me to do stuff on a level I had already surpassed.
So thats it, I am going back to college to do this Foundation Degree in ICT Support which will last 2 more years.
I then have the option to go onto Uni for 1 more year and end up with an honours degree or something. I will cross that bridge when I come to it though.
So thats it, I am going back to college to do this Foundation Degree in ICT Support which will last 2 more years.
I then have the option to go onto Uni for 1 more year and end up with an honours degree or something. I will cross that bridge when I come to it though.
