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Best Careers for Veterans
Veterans have seen and done a lot in their time. Being adaptable while also being great team players creates a good blend of traits that would fit well within the technology world. Great communication skills and the desire to help others are just a few of the characteristics that veterans hold. They also happen to be characteristics that employers in IT look for and value.
How To Prepare for Entering the IT Workforce
Many IT bootcamp programs promise to teach you the technical skills you need for a job in IT. While technical skills are undoubtedly crucial, the big question is, what about getting that IT job? The job search process can be intimidating, but you’ve worked hard on your technical training. You just need the confidence and know-how to define and highlight your strengths and skills during the job search and interview process. If you are an IT professional hopeful, make sure you are ready to enter the workforce through Job Search Training, Resume Strengthening, and Interview Coaching.
From Retail to A Career In IT: An Interview with Centriq Instructor Eric Zoeller
Low wages, unpredictable hours, and extreme customer service – if you work in retail, all of that is familiar territory for you. It was also familiar to Eric Zoeller, Centriq’s newest Technical Coach, until he decided to make the switch from retail to an IT career. Turns out, the skills he picked up working retail – particularly those people skills – helped him make that switch.
“There’s a lot of underlying foundation things where IT and retail are very, very similar,” says Eric, who spent six years working at a specialty grocery chain before he got his IT training with Centriq. “I think for me, it was a great choice. I had the background of customer service, and I was troubleshooting and problem solving every day. So, I really just took it from a grocery market to an IT career.”
How to Become a Help Desk Technician
Help desk technicians are an integral part of an IT team. Curious about the role they play in a technology setting? We share everything you’ll need know about becoming and being a help desk technician.
How To Get Out Of Food Service And Into An IT Career
Thinking of leaving the food industry? Maybe you’re tired of the job instability, low wages, or long hours on your feet that come with working in the restaurant industry. Maybe you want your weekends or evenings open to spend quality time with your family, or the option to work remotely. Perhaps you worry there’s not much room for upward mobility within the restaurant space. If you’re thinking about leaving or not returning to your restaurant job, you’re not alone — half of U.S. workers will not be returning to their old jobs. A third are considering leaving the industry entirely.
But then comes the question — if not the food industry, then what? If you’ve worked in the industry for a long time, it can seem like you’re stuck because you don’t have the experience, education, or training to enter another field. But there are always options, especially now as technology continues to advance and the option for virtual training becomes more widespread. Today we’re talking about how you can train for a new career and leverage the skills you’ve gained from working in the food service industry to get an in-demand job in IT.
How To Fund Your IT Training
If you’ve ever thought, I want to enroll in technical training school but I’m not sure how I could afford it, then you’re in the right place. Many of our students struggle with finding the right funding on their own — that’s where our team of Admissions Advisors comes in. We’re here to help get you funding, complete the Centriq IT training course, and get out into the professional IT world in only a few months. Explore our list of resources so you can start climbing the tech ladder.
How To Make A Career Change Into IT
You might have read it only takes 21 days to form a new habit, but when you try it out for yourself, you have no problem reverting back to your old ways on Day 22. So what gives? As it turns out, the idea of developing a positive change in 21 days was a misinterpreted quote from Dr. Maxwell Maltz. Maltz actually states it takes a minimum of 21 days to make a permanent change, and it can take much longer depending on the change you are looking to make. Studies now show it takes anywhere from 18-254 days to make a change, with the average person taking about 66 days to establish a new habit.
These numbers might seem daunting, especially if the change you are trying to make is to entirely change career paths. However, with the right tools, you can create a positive change in your future with a new career in IT. Are you ready to make a positive change in your life and join the IT industry? Check out our tips to help set you up for success!
ALTERNATIVE CAREERS FOR TEACHERS
Teachers have a lot on their plate from managing students to preparing lesson plans. It can be a rewarding field but doesn’t come without its fair share of stress. Those looking for a career change from teaching can consider the IT industry. Teachers are skilled at simplifying complex notions, helping others, and staying organized among other things. These qualities become especially useful when starting a tech career.
Meet The Centriq Team: Brandie
Tell us about your journey into technology training.
I have lived in the KC area most of my adult life, but growing up we moved around every couple of years as my father was transferred from one Air Force base to another. Ended up in KC after attending UCM (was CMSU at the time). I am a newlywed. I married my husband, Jeff, in June 2020. I have one child, Austin, and two stepchildren: Rachel and Ryan. All the kids are out living on their own, so we have been empty-nesters for the last year and a half and enjoying it! I have one pet named Bella, who is a black and white tuxedo cat and a diva most of the time.
How to Become a Technical Support Specialist
Technical support specialists play an integral role within the IT department in any organization. Curious about the responsibilities they take on in the IT world? We share everything you’ll need know about becoming and being a technical support specialist.