Dec
01
2010
Umbrella company IT career 'option for those with self-taught skills'
Posted by Daniel Frost
Starting a new career as an IT contractor under an umbrella company is likely to be a better option for those with self-taught skills than joining an existing firm, an expert has advised.
Gerry McLaughlin of IT Contractor.com explained that, when it comes to applying for a role as an IT contractor in a large enterprise, those who have taught themselves their skills are likely to struggle.
He described the IT industry as being "notoriously difficult" for those without formal training to enter, explaining: "Companies either want qualifications or experience."
"They tend to have to find their own work and own clients and work at a cheaper rate, perhaps developing low cost websites, than those who came through the conventional route of getting a degree," he added.
In addition, the IT industry may be facing a shortage of adequately trained graduates.
Speaking at the 360°IT event recently, Richard Nott, website director at CWJobs.co.uk, suggested that there are currently too few people leaving university with the requisite skills to work within IT.
Starting a new career as an IT contractor under an umbrella company is likely to be a better option for those with self-taught skills than joining an existing firm, an expert has advised.
Gerry McLaughlin of IT Contractor.com explained that, when it comes to applying for a role as an IT contractor in a large enterprise, those who have taught themselves their skills are likely to struggle.
He described the IT industry as being "notoriously difficult" for those without formal training to enter, explaining: "Companies either want qualifications or experience."
"They tend to have to find their own work and own clients and work at a cheaper rate, perhaps developing low cost websites, than those who came through the conventional route of getting a degree," he added.
In addition, the IT industry may be facing a shortage of adequately trained graduates.
Speaking at the 360°IT event recently, Richard Nott, website director at CWJobs.co.uk, suggested that there are currently too few people leaving university with the requisite skills to work within IT.