Home Computer Courses

In today's world, everybody needs to keep up-to-date with their skills, and home computer courses are the ideal way to fit studying into an already busy life. At Learninglolly we offer courses to upgrade office skills, and career courses for those looking to become IT professionals. So which course will be right for you?

Whatever industry you work in, a lack of computer skills will most likely hold you back, and leave you feeling frustrated when promotions pass you by.

Home computer courses to suit your budget

If you need something to get you started, so you don't feel everyone else is speaking in a different language, we can help. If you're competent but have gaps in your knowledge when operating computer software, we have the ideal home computer courses for your ability level as well.

Perhaps you'd really like to get stuck into something meatier - and develop skills in programming, networking or web-design etc.?

At LearningLolly we'll spend time helping you sort out the course (and career) that's right for you. Our advisors have years of experience in the computer industry, and can fine-tune your ideas to give you a glimpse of how exciting your future will be.

Our training comes on a library of cutting-edge interactive CD/DVD ROM's. This means you're taught on full motion videos, with instructors first teaching you, and then demonstrating what they've just taught. The final piece of this hands-on learning experience comes as you then practice what you've just learned by interacting with software, without the need to install it onto your PC.

You'll enjoy doing review exercises where you can do in-depth quizzes to ensure you've fully understood the course, and for extra reassurance refer to study guides which cover the entire program.

Computer courses from LearningLolly allow you to study at home, but you're not left on your own:

On our full career courses, we offer online teaching support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any problem you might have can be dealt with straight away, allowing you to continue your learning experience without annoying delays.

When you've passed your career exams and are ready to move into your first IT job, we'll be there to help you every step of the way.

Along with all the additional benefits our training offers, perhaps the biggest one is cost. Many people realise they should keep themselves up-to-date, but simply can't afford the high price tags most training companies charge. At LearningLolly, our technologically advanced courses keep our overheads low. This means we pass on substantial savings to our students, providing sophisticated home computer courses at everyday prices.

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Frankly Speaking... thoughts for the day!

Interview Advice: Typical Questions... Part 4

Preparing for your interview questions might seem like a double-edged sword - after all it's hard to be natural if you've just memorised your lines. So whilst it's not recommended that you learn stock answers by heart, we do think it's a good idea to get a feel for the type of things you could be asked. That way you can give some thought to your answers, and get your brain in gear quickly on the day.

Ways To Shine...

Always let the interviewer finish what they're saying before you jump in and respond. When we're a bit nervous, it's easy to half listen to a question and be thinking of the answer while they're still talking. The problem with that is it's easy to get the wrong end of the stick, and answer the question we fancy answering, not the one they've really asked. This is a massive no no - it shows disrespect, lack of attention to detail and miserable communication skills. In case there's any confusion here - Don't do it!

Listen carefully, and then take your time to expand on what they really want to hear.

Have a couple of copies of your CV handy. There might be an extra person on the panel who hasn't seen it yet, and having one available shows good planning and organisation. It's not a bad idea to have one for yourself as well - you might think you know it inside out, but when the employer asks you about a detail on it, you'll be glad for a quick glance down to avoid empty brain syndrome or going off at a tangent about the wrong thing.

Take a small notebook with you, with some questions of your own prepared to ask the interviewer. It's likely you'll be asked at the end if you've any further questions, but even if you're not, ask some anyway (it shows you're interested in working for them). A good interviewer may have covered pretty much all you need to know about the job, so to avoid looking passive, have a list of extra stuff, and pick a couple out to finish on. Use your own words, but try some of these for size:

"What first attracted you to this company?"
"What's the best thing about working here?"
"Are there any company training schemes I could join?"
"Why did this position become available?"
"Are there opportunities for promotion within the company?"
"What's the management style like?"
"How would you describe the working atmosphere and company culture?"
"Where does this job fit into the team/company as a whole?"
"What's the staff turnover like?"
"How do you think the current economic situation will affect the business?"

Finally, always remember an interview is a two-way event. Sure you're there to sell yourself, but it also gives you the chance to get a feel for them. We wouldn't recommend storming out in a blaze of glory if there's the odd thing that doesn't float your boat, but you're looking to spend a chunk of your life there, so check out that it's the right fit for you.

You can read the whole article at http://www.learninglolly.com/Advice_Interviews_Questions.html