As technology evolves, the need for qualified IT professionals is increasing in the United States. From 2021 to 2031, overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 14.6%, which is significant compared to the 5.3% average growth for all occupations.
When you were asked as a child what you wanted to be when you grew up, did you even know about information technology? You may have heard the term “computer science” in school, but that was usually to learn about Microsoft Word.
We all go into the career field wondering if we’re going to love the job we have. Many people spend their whole lifetime and their whole career dreading their job or hating their boss, miserable till the day they retire, quit, or get fired.
To better understand what an IT Professional is, you should become familiar with the skills an IT Professional needs to be successful in the field.
From the first steps of entering a new career field to mid-life decision making for your career, there is always an open door for you to further your education. Sometimes, furthering your education may not be in the field of your original studies and here’s why.
In our previous blog post on starting your career in IT we discussed answers to common questions facing those seeking a career in IT. In this part of the series, we wanted to add to the suggestions, and give you an even bigger leg up on the competition.
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