Success story

Gil Clelland moved into MAC Engineer

After completing the Cyber Security Traineeship pathway, Gil Clelland progressed from Case Handler into a role at Focus Group.

Placed September 2020 with structured training, practical support and a clear route into work.

Gil Clelland

Before

Case Handler

Now

MAC Engineer

Pathway

Cyber Security

Gil Clelland's journey

Why did you start the traineeship?

I’d reached a turning point in my career and was looking for something to move into where I felt the prospects were strong. IT fit the bill, but equally importantly I needed to find a provider to carry out my studies and qualifications with that gave me confidence to go ahead. Career Switch did that.

What did you enjoy most?

I enjoyed the challenge of learning a whole new, and wide, discipline. The way the training was provided was interactive enough to hold my attention and the closer to the final exams that you got the more interactive and challenge based the learning became. I thrived on meeting each individual hurdle in the build up to taking the final qualifications.

What's your current role like?

I really feel like I’ve landed on my feet with my role as a MAC Engineer. It’s giving me a chance to gradually develop my skills from theory into practise, with the prospect of moving into first line support and beyond. There’s a very good atmosphere at the company I’m working, with people more than happy to help out with some knowledge and advice as I’m learning the role.

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IT Career Switch is a UK-based career change and professional training provider helping individuals gain the skills, qualifications and practical experience needed to enter some of the UK's fastest-growing industries. Through flexible online traineeship programmes, learners can develop job-ready skills in Cyber Security, Coding, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Accounting, Project Management, Network Engineering, IT Support, Digital Marketing and Health & Safety. Programmes are designed for beginners and career changers, combining industry-recognised certifications, practical projects, tutor support, recruitment assistance, CV preparation and interview coaching. IT Career Switch provides structured pathways into professional careers, helping learners develop the confidence and practical experience required by employers across the UK.

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