With an abundance of computer courses to choose from, it's not always easy to know which ones best. Pick out one that's in line with your character and abilities, and that will be a useful asset in the working environment. There's a massive choice when it comes to such courses - right from office user skills up to training courses for web designers, networkers programmers etc. Take some counsel prior to committing yourself - talk to an advisor with knowledge of the market sector. A person who will select the right career path for you - that's both relevant to industry and leads to a job you'll love.

With a great variety of sensibly priced, easily understood training and support, you should inevitably find a course that should get you into the commercial world.

If an advisor doesn't ask many questions - the likelihood is they're really a salesperson. If they wade straight in with a specific product before understanding your background and experience, then you know it's true. With a bit of real-world experience or qualifications, you may find that your starting point is very different to someone completely new. If you're a student beginning IT exams and training for the first time, it can be helpful to start out slowly, kicking off with some basic user skills first. Usually this is packaged with any educational course.

Getting into your first IT role sometimes feels easier to handle if you're offered a Job Placement Assistance facility. The need for this feature can be bigged up out of proportion though - it isn't unusual for companies marketing departments to make it sound harder than it is. In reality, the still growing need for IT personnel in the UK is the reason you'll find a job.

Help with your CV and interview techniques should be offered (alternatively, check out one of our sites for help). Ensure you update that dusty old CV immediately - not after you've qualified! Getting onto the 'maybe' pile of CV's is far better than not even being known about. Many junior support roles are bagged by trainees in the early stages of their course. Normally you'll get quicker service from a specialist independent regional employment service than you'll get from a training provider's national service, because they'll know local industry and the area better.

A regular frustration of many training course providers is how hard students are prepared to study to get top marks in their exams, but how un-prepared that student is to get the role they're acquired skills for. Have confidence - the IT industry needs YOU.

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