Andy’s Story – From Frustrated Graduate To Thames Gateway IT Manager Of The Year!
Just in! Andy Fletcher, who completed the NPP in 2004 has just been named the Thames Gateway IT Manager Of The Year!
Selected from a shortlist of 30 hand-picked applicants, Andy, who is now the IT Manager of THP Ltd said:
‘As a frustrated graduate looking for a job in IT 4 years ago, I never thought I’d achieve something like this... but when I saw Just IT, the training and support I received was phenomenal. They made sure I got the right certifications, helped me with my CV and interview technique and got me working in IT in under 14 weeks. Just IT didn’t just get me the job in IT that they promised, they showed me how to excel in that job and progress up the career ladder’.
Andy came to Just IT in 2004 as a graduate from the University Of Greenwich who, like many graduates, was finding it difficult to get a job in IT. As he had little response from his CV applications and was unsuccessful at the 2 interviews he had been offered, he decided to do the Network Professional Programme with Just IT where he was offered a £16-25k Job (or your money back) Guarantee.
After completing his technical training, Andy got a great work placement at THP Ltd. Like most candidates, Andy was offered a permanent position at the end of his work placement, having impressed THP with his technical ability and strong communication skills.
Since then his career has gone from strength to strength, using the technical and interview skills gained from the NPP as a springboard to success.
Timeline:
- Andy completed the NPP in 2004 and began his role at THP in IT Support, supporting 45 users across the company.
- After 2 years, Andy was promoted IT Manager
- After 4 years, Andy has been named Thames Gateway IT Manager Of The Year 2008!
Want to follow in Andy’s footsteps?
Whilst we don’t expect every candidate on the NPP to be named IT Manager of the year, you can certainly follow Andy and the many other former NPP candidates who have fast-tracked their careers into senior positions. You don’t have to be Einstein to emulate Andy’s success but commitment, determination and a passion for IT is a must. If you think a career in IT is right for you, submit your CV today or call us on 020 7655 4600 to arrange a free one-on-one consultation.
Here are some more success stories from the Network Professional Programme:
“NPP gave me the confidence and the skills to land my new job. The Career support has been invaluable and the class work impeccable.” – Robert Hull (October 2008) |
| “The instructors were helpful throughout, and the recruitment team were very encouraging” – Richard Dwight (August 2008) |
“I feel that Just IT is a professional and ethical company, because they showed that they care about you, and care about putting you into work as soon as possible.” – Steve Narinesingh (July 2008) |
| “I think the career support is excellent and is one of many reasons for Just IT's success. Gaining knowledge of the qualities employers are looking for is something the career support team teach you about during your time at Just IT.
Giving you support on writing CVs and interview skills is also a few of the quality services that the career support team are excellent at doing.” – Brian Phan (July 2008) |
“It's not a hard sell, the consultants see whether you will fit in with the NPP as it has to be right for both parties. ” – Alex Themistocleous (May 2008) |
| “I was helped into a work experience role in a very short amount of time and the interview training and preparation I was given helped me secure a job very quickly.” – Laurie George (March 2008) |
| “I was expecting to have to do six months in First Line, stuck on a phone in a call centre like environment, which I was really dreading. As it turns out, I’m the 1st/2nd line tech guy for the whole company across five sites.” – Ashley Merritt (November 2006)
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“Just IT has made a big difference to my life. With their help I have studied areas of IT I really enjoy and wanted to get a job involving these, and with Just IT I have done this. I think Just IT really do care about everyone on the course and will always stick by you and help you through your career.” – Grant Roessler (July 2007) |
| “The NPP is structured and focused on getting a job in IT. It gave me the correct IT skills as well as fine tuning my interview skills.” – Adrian Bavister (July 2007) |
“I got a decently paid job in the city just days after I finished my last exam...” – Frederik Wigernas (July 2007) |
| “The NPP provided me with the entrance level technical skills, along with the personal development in confidence and attitude to be prepared for the job interviews that the recruitment department had set up.” – Dan Persal, Societe Generale (July 2007) |
