Some training providers will provide a useful Job Placement Assistance facility, to help you get your first job. The honest truth is that it isn't so complicated as you might think to secure a job - as long as you're correctly trained and certified; employers in this country need your skills.

Bring your CV up to date as soon as possible however (advice and support for this should come from your course provider). Don't procrastinate and leave it until you've qualified. Having the possibility of an interview is far better than not even being known about. Often junior support jobs are got by people in the early stages of their course. The most reliable organisations to help get you placed are generally specialised and independent recruitment consultants. Because they only get paid when they place you, they'll work that much harder to get a result.

Do ensure you don't put hundreds of hours of effort into your studies, only to stop and imagine someone else is miraculously going to sort out your employment. Take responsibility for yourself and get out there. Invest as much focus into landing your first job as it took to get qualified.

Beware of putting too much emphasis, like so many people do, on the accreditation program. Your training isn't about getting a plaque on your wall; you're training to become commercially employable. You need to remain focused on where you want to go. It's an awful thing, but a large percentage of students start out on programs that sound great in the sales literature, but which delivers a career that is of no interest at all. Talk to many university leavers to see what we mean.

Make sure you investigate what your attitude is towards career development, earning potential, plus your level of ambition. It's vital to know what the role will demand of you, what particular accreditations are required and in what way you can develop commercial experience. It's worth seeking guidance from someone that knows the commercial realities of the market you're hoping to qualify in, and will be able to provide 'A typical day in the life of' explanation for that career-path. This is absolutely essential as you'll need to know if this change is right for you.

Authorised simulation materials and exam preparation packages are vital - and should definitely be obtained from your training provider. Some students can get thrown by trying to prepare themselves with questions that aren't from official sources. Often, the question formats and phraseology is startlingly different and it's important to prepare yourself for this. Mock exams can be invaluable as a tool for logging knowledge into your brain - so that when you come to take the real thing, you won't be worried.

With so much choice, there's no surprise that the majority of career changers don't really understand the best career path they could be successful with. Therefore, without any understanding of the IT sector, how could you possibly know what a particular IT employee spends their day doing? How can you possibly choose what certification program will be most suitable for a successful result. Often, the key to unlocking this problem properly lies in a deep conversation around several different topics:

- Personality factors plus what interests you - which work-oriented areas you enjoy or dislike.

- Do you want to get qualified for a particular motive - i.e. is it your goal to work at home (self-employment possibly?)?

- Is the money you make further up on your list of priorities than anything else.

- Always think in-depth about the level of commitment needed to achieve their goals.

- It makes sense to appreciate the differences between each area of training.

The bottom line is, your only chance of checking this all out is from a long chat with an advisor or professional who has enough background to be able to guide you.

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