"After being a retail manager for almost ten years, I finally decided it was time for a change. I wanted a career that had a lot of growth/earning potential. I felt that I was stuck in a rut. I had some basic computer skills just from home use and always had an interest in computers so I decided to pursue a career in technology.

I looked into several college/online programs and none of them seemed to fit. Some were either too long, suspiciously too short or way too expensive. I heard a radio ad for ComputerTraining.com and decided to give them a try. They had a good balance of textbook, lab, and hands-on work. The classroom setting was ideal because everyone there was a career-changer too and was going through the same thing I was going through.

Once I achieved my certifications, my biggest concern was how to appeal to IT recruiters since I worked mainly in retail. ComputerTraining.com's Career Services Department helped me to rework my resume using my work experience, prior computer skills and newly acquired training so that it was more tech-oriented. Within one month of graduation I acquired a position as an Operations Analyst and will be starting the new year with a new career and a new outlook on life."

Patty Stier
MCP, MCSA, MCSE