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The Fence

O.K., so you've been sitting on a fence for a few years on whether or not you should take what computer skills you already possess and better them so you can start a career in the IT sphere of the working world. One question, why are you sitting atop a fence in the first place? Isn't your bum a bit, sore? It's a wise decision to hop off and over that fence to put your feet on stable ground where you can foster IT know-how through training courses that will prop you up in a sturdy position to spur growth.

Yet, this growth I speak of can't start until you've hopped off the fence and are willing to get your hands dirty. Assuming you're still sitting up there, keeping hesitancy and uncertainty under your rump, the following information will attempt to level with your current stagnant state, but also, and hopefully, entice you down.

Papers Speak Louder Than Words

So, you tell yourself and your prospective employer that you know your stuff, all the ins, outs, ups and downs of a specific technical task. That's fine and dandy, but, despite you not minding hearing your proclamation, your interviewee does. From a prospective employer's position, they want validity in the form of paper, in other words, a certification. Without this confirmation, you're wasting their time and yours.

By confirmation, it's implying to your interviewee that you are competent in whatever is it you're applying for. Proficiency is preferred by potential employers in all cases, 10 times out of 10.
Stop selling yourself or your skills short. Despite self-gained expertise, without a capstone in the form of a documented certification, you are doing nothing with lots of potential something, your skills.

Finding Time

If making time to sign up for courses, study and actually go to training courses is a problem, it really shouldn't be. Firstly, signing up and enrolling for courses takes little to no effort. Resources are available on the Web and at all colleges and universities. Just check them out. Secondly, studying can be done anywhere, even from home; as it is, studying for IT exams involves actual doing, tactile operations. So, 'studying,' in essence, is really just you technically manipulating, something you already do at your own leisure, and probably even enjoy.

And lastly, going to courses isn't all that time consuming, really. Gear your schedule around courses that are slotted for working individuals which typically take place at night. Or, an even better option is to refer to websites for training and certification completion. In today's technological day and age, why not avoid going to an actual classroom? Bring the classroom to you instead, anywhere and at any time.

Confusion In Direction

Let's say you're perched up there like a perplexed pigeon because of uncertainty in which IT direction you'd like to pursue. If you're uncertain of what you'd like to do work wise for an IT job, there are solutions. Mainly, resolution is found through research. But, you have to do this yourself, so take the initiative.

Due to the expansiveness that is the IT domain, there are thousands of IT certifications to choose from. Yet, it's simple to narrow down your options. Mull through selections according to what your expertise is fixed on and based off current career goals, or desires. Once you've done this, you'll be able to hone in on a few prime choices instead a few hundred options.

So, what are you waiting for, the fence to fall down? Don't let the fence decide for you. Hop off before it's too late, to give your rear a break, in the least. I swear, the grass is greener, more technically cushioned and gratifying on the other side. Just make the move, and no excuses!

Bring the IT classroom to the comfort of your own home! Sit in your easy chair and start your IT certification training and/or MCDBA training today. The rewards are plentiful.