Yashfi Syed

Job Before: Operations Analyst

Yashfi Syed IT Career Switch

Job Now: Help Desk Technician @ Logicle IT

 

 

Yashfi Syed IT Career Switch

Course: Cyber Security Traineeship
Placement Date: January 2025

Why did you start the Traineeship?
Before starting the traineeship, I was studying Architectural Design at the University. I was struggling to enjoy my course for many reasons, therefore I decided to leave my course. However, I was also worried to leave as I did not have an idea for how I could start my career. Also, I felt as though I’m missing out on a qualification, something which is very important to me.
I had always a passion for IT, I was always the technician for my family whenever they would have technology issues. However I never pursued it as a career until stumbling across IT Career Switch on a job board. I applied to the job advert with no expectations, and I was then followed with a call and email from a member of the traineeship, presenting thoroughly the structure of the course. After reading the reviews and thinking about it for some time, I decided to commit to the Cyber Security course. Finally pursuing my passion as a career.
What did you enjoy most about the Traineeship?
The traineeship provided me with so much knowledge in the field of IT, I was so glad I was finally learning things that I actually take an interest in. The course material were from amazing teachers, who ensure the modules are delivered without the feeling of it dragging on.

Any support I needed, the team were there. I can’t stress enough how important this part was. Through so many ups and downs, the IT Career Switch team were always there. From the tutors to the recruiters, they always had an answer to my queries and ensured I was confident I made the right choice.

Initially I thought the traineeship was too good to be true. Now I believe it was better than I could have ever expected.

What's your current role like?

Simply put; it’s amazing. I’m part of an amazing team now, my work is fun, yet demanding. There’s a lot of problem-solving and using my initiative, but this was all made easier for me with the course material I learnt during the traineeship.

The modules I had learnt during the traineeship really helped with preparing me for my new job.

Also, a huge thanks to IT Career Switch because not only did they find me a new role. My dream was to move from my hometown into London for a role as I find the opportunity and working environment in the capital to be better for my career development.
The job guarantee from 20 miles of my chosen recruitment area helped me do exactly that. In the current midst of a difficult job market, where some people are really struggling to find a career. The job guarantee and amazing recruitment team helped me find a job within 1 month of passing my final exam.