Best Job to get into now (IT Related)

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Fairly new to this site, used to come on it ages ago to have a look but decided to start posting...

Anyway, Ive recently finished College were I done an IT apprenticeship where I went to college 2 days per week and worked in NHS fixing computers/servers for 2 days a week for 2years.

I am now working in a small charity place for like 2.65p/h and it is long hours and ****e pay when/if I get a full time job. My job role is an IT Techy!

Is anyone here in the IT industry? And whats the best thing to do?
This place is that bad, I've been here 2months (manager is never in and hes the one who is supposed to be teaching me), I'm only on an apprenticeship!

Sorry if this is boring to you guys.
 

Depends on the level you are and the skill set you have acquired mate, TBH i think you are going a good way around it by working in industry and getting hands on experience, although as you say you are not learning from your boss. What level did you do at college?? I did level 3 BTEC and am currently studying a Degree in Computer networks and web development..
 
robisok said:
Depends on the level you are and the skill set you have acquired mate, TBH i think you are going a good way around it by working in industry and getting hands on experience, although as you say you are not learning from your boss. What level did you do at college?? I did level 3 BTEC and am currently studying a Degree in Computer networks and web development..
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I done Level 3 BTEC. Decided not go to Uni so just got an apprenticeship
 
Not boring at all Ste, this is a real world situation for lots of people out there. I'm not in IT but I do employ about 400 people in several different businesses in several different industries around the country. My advice is therefore perhaps more generic than you have asked for.

The first thing I'd say is that you need to put together a really good CV. You've got some work experience as well as your qualifications so you've got a good story to tell. Make sure that the English & grammar are correct (in your comment you wrote 'were I done' which should have said 'where I did'). This sort of error would result in your CV going straight in my bin! Get someone with a good eye for detail to check your CV. Could you ask your college lecturer to help with the wording etc?

Then you need to talk to your employer. Your manager has a responsibility to ensure that your apprenticeship (assuming that it is a proper apprenticeship) follows very clearly defined rules. Companies are not allowed to get cheap labour by employing someone on apprenticeship wages if it is not an approved apprenticeship. If you can sort this out then I'd advise completing your apprenticeship as it will differentiate you from kids straight out of college with no 'real world' experience.

Others on here may be able to help more as regards careers in IT but I'd be happy to help reviewing your CV etc. if that would help.

Either way, good luck!
 

I think doing a course in computer networking would help you progress your skills whether it be HND or B.Sc. level. I know you said you chose not to go to Uni, but with jobs being limited all the time, there is likely to be people with higher qualifications that employers will look at.

I completed my B.Sc. In Computing & Info Systems in the summer and i'm still looking for a job. keep getting the same excuse (lack of experience) so therefore, what you've done in the past and are atm will stand you in good stead in the future. Is there any chance you could do the apprentiship Part Time, as well as doing a Part Time course at a local college?
 
Deloodid said:
Its good you are getting experience at the 2 jobs you have done, even tho, the pay is awful.
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National Minimum Wage
A National Minimum Wage for apprentices was introduced on 1 October 2010. The wage applies to all apprentices aged under 19; and apprentices aged 19 or over in the first year of their Apprenticeship.
The apprentice minimum wage is currently £2.65 per hour and applies to time working, plus time spent training that is part of the Apprenticeship. Employers are be free to pay above the new wage and many do so, but employers must ensure that they are paying their apprentices at least the minimum wage.
If an apprentice is on a higher wage, the employer must continue to pay that for the remainder of the training or until the apprentice becomes eligible for the full national minimum wage.
 
geofft said:
Not boring at all Ste, this is a real world situation for lots of people out there. I'm not in IT but I do employ about 400 people in several different businesses in several different industries around the country. My advice is therefore perhaps more generic than you have asked for.

The first thing I'd say is that you need to put together a really good CV. You've got some work experience as well as your qualifications so you've got a good story to tell. Make sure that the English & grammar are correct (in your comment you wrote 'were I done' which should have said 'where I did'). This sort of error would result in your CV going straight in my bin! Get someone with a good eye for detail to check your CV. Could you ask your college lecturer to help with the wording etc?

Then you need to talk to your employer. Your manager has a responsibility to ensure that your apprenticeship (assuming that it is a proper apprenticeship) follows very clearly defined rules. Companies are not allowed to get cheap labour by employing someone on apprenticeship wages if it is not an approved apprenticeship. If you can sort this out then I'd advise completing your apprenticeship as it will differentiate you from kids straight out of college with no 'real world' experience.

Others on here may be able to help more as regards careers in IT but I'd be happy to help reviewing your CV etc. if that would help.

Either way, good luck!
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My grammar is normally fine, just typing quick as I'm in work thats all!
 

geofft said:
Not boring at all Ste, this is a real world situation for lots of people out there. I'm not in IT but I do employ about 400 people in several different businesses in several different industries around the country. My advice is therefore perhaps more generic than you have asked for.

The first thing I'd say is that you need to put together a really good CV. You've got some work experience as well as your qualifications so you've got a good story to tell. Make sure that the English & grammar are correct (in your comment you wrote 'were I done' which should have said 'where I did'). This sort of error would result in your CV going straight in my bin! Get someone with a good eye for detail to check your CV. Could you ask your college lecturer to help with the wording etc?

Then you need to talk to your employer. Your manager has a responsibility to ensure that your apprenticeship (assuming that it is a proper apprenticeship) follows very clearly defined rules. Companies are not allowed to get cheap labour by employing someone on apprenticeship wages if it is not an approved apprenticeship. If you can sort this out then I'd advise completing your apprenticeship as it will differentiate you from kids straight out of college with no 'real world' experience.

Others on here may be able to help more as regards careers in IT but I'd be happy to help reviewing your CV etc. if that would help.

Either way, good luck![/Is right!! good advise]
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