I've been stuck in retail most of my working life but I'm interested in computers and want to get into IT.
I've been accepted on to the CERCO course which will set me back £4000. Now I know it sounds like a lot of money and I know they have a bespoke qualification that not everybody accepts, but they are a recruitment agency too and almost guarantee you a job at the end of it.
Another reason for going this route is that it is a fulltime course (I would have to give up my job in retail) and I simply don't have the time or energy to work through a course in my own time after work.
However, if anybody has an alternative I'm willing to listen!
Basically, the job I would end up getting would be in tech support either over the phone or as a field technician. They suggest I could get £18k+ a year plus possibly a company car and/or travelling expenses. This is more than I get as a junior manager in retail (£16.5k).
Also, in time, I reckon if I continue to develop and get more qualifications my earning potential will increase dramatically beyond what I can get in retail (I don't ever envisage earning more than maybe £21k in retail).
I haven't fallen for any of their spiel and haven't signed up for anything, I just want to get an idea of the best route to go and whether the earning estimates are realistic.
I know I've waffled on a bit but I'm at a major turning point in my life so forgive me!
Thanks....
I've been accepted on to the CERCO course which will set me back £4000. Now I know it sounds like a lot of money and I know they have a bespoke qualification that not everybody accepts, but they are a recruitment agency too and almost guarantee you a job at the end of it.
Another reason for going this route is that it is a fulltime course (I would have to give up my job in retail) and I simply don't have the time or energy to work through a course in my own time after work.
However, if anybody has an alternative I'm willing to listen!
Basically, the job I would end up getting would be in tech support either over the phone or as a field technician. They suggest I could get £18k+ a year plus possibly a company car and/or travelling expenses. This is more than I get as a junior manager in retail (£16.5k).
Also, in time, I reckon if I continue to develop and get more qualifications my earning potential will increase dramatically beyond what I can get in retail (I don't ever envisage earning more than maybe £21k in retail).
I haven't fallen for any of their spiel and haven't signed up for anything, I just want to get an idea of the best route to go and whether the earning estimates are realistic.
I know I've waffled on a bit but I'm at a major turning point in my life so forgive me!
Thanks....
