Before you commit to a course, you want to understand where it could take you. What opportunities could it help you pursue? How will you connect with employers? And what support will you have after studying?
At IBTC Data Centre Academy, successful graduates gain access to a recruitment programme with a specialist data centre recruiter. It connects the training journey with support for the next stage: exploring opportunities in the industry.
Here’s where that support fits and how to make the most of it.
Why a specialist recruiter?
Data centres bring together several technical disciplines, including IT, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, cooling and facilities operations.
The responsibilities within those areas can vary considerably. Understanding which roles relate to your background takes knowledge of both the industry and the work involved.
A specialist data centre recruiter works within that environment and understands the skills employers are looking for. That industry focus is what makes the recruitment relationship relevant to our graduates.
During our Data Centre Academy launch webinar, we were joined by Niezaam Hare from Data Centre Elite to discuss the industry’s skills needs and how relevant training can help people prepare for a career in it.
When do you get access?
Access to the recruitment programme follows successful graduation. Your first step is to choose training appropriate to your experience and goals, engage with your studies and pass the required assessment. You then have a completed credential to add to your qualifications and work history.
The recruitment programme supports your career search from there. Employment opportunities will depend on the requirements of each role and how your knowledge and experience match them.
Your background still matters
The same course can form part of different career journeys. An electrical graduate might be exploring their first technical role. An experienced HVAC professional may want to apply years of cooling and maintenance experience in a data centre environment. A facilities professional could be looking to build on existing operational responsibilities.
Your training adds to that background. Being able to explain the connection will help you present yourself clearly when discussing opportunities.
Prepare while you study
You can begin preparing for your next move before graduation. Keep your CV current. Include relevant qualifications, work experience and responsibilities. Once you successfully complete your course, add the credential with its correct name.
Be specific about your experience. Describe the systems you have worked with, the tasks you carried out and the problems you helped solve. Clear examples give someone a better understanding of your capabilities.
Explore the roles that interest you. Read job descriptions to understand common responsibilities and requirements. Use them to identify questions and areas you may need to develop.
Think about practical requirements. Consider where you can work, whether you are willing to relocate and what working arrangements you could accommodate.
Practise explaining your career move. Be ready to discuss why data centres interest you and how your background relates to the work you want to pursue.
These steps will help you make better use of recruitment conversations when the time comes.
Start with the right training
A useful career plan connects where you are now with the knowledge and experience you need next.
IBTC Data Centre Academy offers Foundation, Intermediate and Professional courses, with guidance to help you choose an appropriate starting point. Specialist recruitment support after successful graduation forms part of that wider journey.
Explore our data centre courses or speak to a student advisor about training and recruitment support.
