Hypoxiaicon Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Right, i'm 19. Been working in my parents business (Heraldy & Coats of Arms Manufacturers) I'm pretty good with PC's, took mine to bits plenty of times, and can format, install, troubleshoot etc etc. I only have GCSE results and they are nothing special D's - F's :|. I WANT a job in IT. Preferable like Hardware/Software, like the dude you call and say my pc has crashe etc, bulding and Support. Where shoul i start? I dont want to be stuck college doing a NVQ, i want hands on... Please Advise, i'm in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhack Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 If you lived in the US id be able to get you a job with my company ;p We are looking for some new people for our HelpDesk. But yes some low level helpdesk would be your best bet. MrHack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 :rolleyes: Call or visit computer related businesses and ask about an apprenticeship, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forster Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I need a job! Make me a cuppa then bonny lad. Try your local district / county council - they are always screaming out for admin and help desk techs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted June 3, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 3, 2004 Right, i'm 19. Been working in my parents business (Heraldy & Coats of Arms Manufacturers) I'm pretty good with PC's, took mine to bits plenty of times, and can format, install, troubleshoot etc etc.I only have GCSE results and they are nothing special D's - F's :|. I WANT a job in IT. Preferable like Hardware/Software, like the dude you call and say my pc has crashe etc, bulding and Support. Where shoul i start? I dont want to be stuck college doing a NVQ, i want hands on... Please Advise, i'm in the UK. ask your job centre about "ambitionIT" (dont know if this is country-wide yet) where bout in the uk are you? its the course im on right now, and theres a guarenteed job at the end of it ( with the average pay bein ?12,000 - ?14,000 ) :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxiaicon Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 ask your job centre about "ambitionIT" (dont know if this is country-wide yet) where bout in the uk are you?its the course im on right now, and theres a guarenteed job at the end of it ( with the average pay bein ?12,000 - ?14,000 ) :):) East Yorkshire, Neer Leeds/Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted June 3, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 3, 2004 hmmm, well they have one in south yorkshire... http://www.ambitionit.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krudomanic Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Right, i'm 19. Been working in my parents business (Heraldy & Coats of Arms Manufacturers) I'm pretty good with PC's, took mine to bits plenty of times, and can format, install, troubleshoot etc etc.I only have GCSE results and they are nothing special D's - F's :|. I WANT a job in IT. Preferable like Hardware/Software, like the dude you call and say my pc has crashe etc, bulding and Support. Where shoul i start? I dont want to be stuck college doing a NVQ, i want hands on... Please Advise, i'm in the UK. Try these two great sites for searching for IT work... best of luck... http://www.jobserve.co.uk/ http://www.jobsite.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamz Veteran Posted June 3, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 3, 2004 ahh, i'm looking for a job in the us. it's been rough and i still haven't found one yet. good luck, hypo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt74441 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Man I just turned down a job. Good luck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertia Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 my advise is apply for everything you know you are capable of, and be enthusiastic, dont be put off by "a degree is desirable" or other notes like that on the job advertisments, just apply, be enthusiastic in your cv / application letter and in any interviews you have. the company i work for have soem vacancies http://www.zen.co.uk/jobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaf Spacker Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I need a computer based job too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one321 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 my advise is apply for everything you know you are capable of, and be enthusiastic, dont be put off by "a degree is desirable" or other notes like that on the job advertisments, just apply, be enthusiastic in your cv / application letter and in any interviews you have.the company i work for have soem vacancies http://www.zen.co.uk/jobs I've always wondered the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae (cv) cv: A resume of a student's education, employment, publications, and other activities. This term is usually used in connection with graduate students and faculty, not undergraduate students. It sounds like he will be writing up a resume and not a cv. Are there any government jobs available? I know here in the states it is fairly easy to get a technician related job for state government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krudomanic Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 These two are probably the best sites to search through... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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