Where Am I Going Wrong?

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I left the Army a couple of months ago and took some courses as part of my resettlement which qualified me as an MCSA. I already had A+/Network+ before leaving. Since then though I've been having real trouble trying to get my foot on the IT ladder. I've had 1 interview for an IT job but loads for admin jobs (mainly worked in admin in the army). I'm working now in an admin position but really want to leave and go into IT. I have applied for loads but never seem to get anywhere. All I'm looking for is an entry level position, don't really need something too high cos I have a decent pension from the army.

Anyone give me any pointers on what I should be doing? I use agencies round my area and get the odd call from them now and again.

 

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Hi mate i have only just left and having the same trouble (ex Royal Marine) , you just gotta keep trying im afraid or get some of the people on here to look at your cv have you tried sites such as
serco
la international
Atco (its canadian but they do take British on)
Its mainly ex forces that work there.

There is the usuall agencies as well
Monster
Reed
CW Jobs
Allegis
Fusion People

One thing that you might have going for you is that you are security cleared, if not it is defo worth a check.

Best of luck

 

Looking at your certifications you appear to be way over qualified for an entry level position.

I would remove the MCSA and CCNA from your CV if it is on it and leave A+, N+ and the 70-620 MCTS: Vista.

If your not reciveing calls from recruitment companies for IT work then it is most likely your CV which is letting you down.

You need to adjust your CV completley so that it is IT biased and that it atracts you to a potential employer.

For some pointers on CV's go to the Employment & Jobs section and you will see a few peoples CV's on there, have a look you might get some ideas to revise your own.

Next register with www.cwjobs.co.uk, www.jobserve.co.uk and www.reed.co.uk upload your CV and create some job alerts and start applying.

Good luck!