The Cisco training is the way to go for those who want to learn about routers and switches. Routers hook up networks of computers over the internet or dedicated lines. It's likely that initially you should go for the CCNA. Avoid jumping straight into a CCNP for it's full of complexities - and you should gain some working knowledge to have a go at this.

You may end up employed by an internet service provider or a big organisation that is spread out over several locations but still needs contact. Both types of jobs command good salaries.

If you haven't yet had any experience of routers, then qualifying up to the CCNA level is definitely sufficient - you're not yet ready for your CCNP. Once you've worked for a few years, you can decide if this next level is for you.

A typical blunder that we encounter all too often is to look for the actual course to take, and not focus on the desired end-result. Schools are brimming over with direction-less students who chose a course based on what sounded good - instead of the program that would surely get them the career they desired. It's possible, in some situations, to obtain tremendous satisfaction from a year of studying only to end up putting 20 long years into a career that does nothing for you, as an upshot of not doing the correct level of soul-searching when you should've - at the outset.

You also need to know how you feel about earning potential, career development, and how ambitious you are. It's vital to know what the role will demand of you, what qualifications are needed and where you'll pick-up experience from. Prior to embarking on a particular learning program, it makes sense to discuss individual market requirements with an experienced advisor, in order to be sure the learning path covers everything needed.

A service provided by many trainers is a programme of Job Placement assistance. It's intention is to steer you into your first IT role. Often, this feature is bigged up too much, because it's relatively easy for a well trained and motivated person to secure work in this industry - as employers are keen to find appropriately trained staff.

Get your CV updated straight-away though - look to your training company for advice on how to do this. Don't delay until you've qualified. Having the possibility of an interview is more than not being known. A decent number of junior support roles are given to trainees (who've only just left first base.) The most efficient companies to help you find a job are usually specialist independent regional recruitment consultancies. Because they only get paid when they place you, they're perhaps more focused on results.

A good number of students, apparently, put a great deal of effort into their studies (for years sometimes), and then just stop instead of finding their first job. Promote yourself... Do everything you can to get yourself known. Don't expect a job to just fall into your lap.

Consider only learning programmes which will lead to industry approved exams. There are far too many small companies offering their own 'in-house' certificates that are essentially useless when you start your job-search. All the major commercial players such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe have nationally acknowledged proficiency courses. Huge conglomerates such as these will ensure your employability.

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