In the fast-paced world we live in, support workers who have the ability to mend PC's and networks, and give constant help to users, are vital in all areas of the economy. The world's requirement for such qualified and commercially astute members of the workforce is consistently on the grow, as everywhere we work becomes vastly more computer dependent.

'Exam Guarantees' are often bundled with training offers - inevitably that means paying for the exams at the start of your training. However, prior to embracing a course with such a promise, why not think about this:

Thankfully, today we have to be a little bit more aware of sales ploys - and most of us cotton on to the fact that it is actually an additional cost to us (it's not a freebie because they like us so much!) It's well known in the industry that when students fund each progressive exam, one after the other, there's a much better chance they'll qualify each time - because they'll be conscious of their payment and their application will be greater.

Why should you pay a training course provider in advance for examinations? Hold on to your money and pay for the exam at the time, instead of paying any mark-up - and do it in a local testing centre - instead of miles away at the college's beck and call. A great deal of money is made by a significant number of organisations that incorporate exam fees into the cost of the course. A number of students don't take them for various reasons but the company keeps the money. Amazingly, there are companies around that rely on that fact - as that's very profitable for them. It's also worth noting that many exam guarantees are worthless. The majority of companies won't pay for re-takes until you're able to demonstrate an excellent mock pass rate.

The cost of exams was 112 pounds or thereabouts twelve months or so ago through VUE or Pro-metric centres in the UK. Therefore, why splash out often many hundreds of pounds extra to get 'Exam Guarantees', when it's obvious that what's really needed is consistent and systematic learning, coupled with quality exam simulation software.

Searching for your first position in IT is often made easier with a Job Placement Assistance service. It can happen though that too much is made of this feature, as it is actually not that hard for any motivated and trained individual to land work in the IT industry - as employers are keen to find appropriately qualified personnel.

Help with your CV and interview techniques is sometimes offered (if it isn't, consult one of our sites). Ensure you polish up your CV today - don't wait until you've finished your exams! A good number of junior support jobs have been bagged by students who are still studying and have yet to take their exams. This will at the very least get you on your way. Actually, a local IT focused recruitment consultancy (who will get paid commission to place you) is going to give you a better service than a centralised training company's service. They should, of course, also know the area and local employers better.

To bottom line it, as long as you put the same commitment into securing your first IT position as into studying, you won't have any problems. Some people strangely put hundreds of hours into their learning program and do nothing more once they've passed their exams and seem to expect employers to find them.

Your training program should always include the current Microsoft (or relevant organisation's) authorised exam preparation and simulation materials. Sometimes people can find themselves confused by going through practice questions that are not from official boards. Often, the question formats and phraseology can be completely unlike un-authorised versions and it's vital that you know this. Ensure that you request some practice exams so you can test your knowledge whenever you need to. Mock exams prepare you properly - so you're much more at ease with the real thing.

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