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Jobs of the Future: Growing Your Career in the IT Field

May 3, 2022 by Tim McMahon

IT CareerCareers in information technology (IT), computer science, and engineering continue to multiply, providing opportunities for those interested in this high-tech field. While a specialized education is necessary for this line of work, growth, advancement, and earning potential are exceptional, and the industry is anticipated to grow significantly well into the future. Here, we provide unique insights into the IT field that can be of particular interest as you explore your career options.

Career Potential

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, you can explore several career paths in the IT field – a field anticipated to grow by more than 13 percent through 2030. Roles include computer programming, systems analysis, computer network architecture, information security, and web and software development. Salaries range from the mid-$70s to the mid-$100s. While information research scientists are typically required to have a master’s degree, several other IT occupations require only a bachelor’s degree to get started. [Read more…] about Jobs of the Future: Growing Your Career in the IT Field

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: career, Computer Science, engineering, information technology, IT

Excellent Six-Figure Careers To Consider

February 16, 2022 by Tim McMahon

It’s not surprising that many excellent six-figure careers are in the medical field but there are a few that aren’t. Of course, it is unlikely to start with a six-figure career in an entry-level job.  So, in a time where most people face years of stagnant wages, it can leave you wondering what to do. Fortunately, there are some top-paying careers where you can earn six figures relatively rapidly but they usually require several extra years of education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the top 10 Highest Paying careers are all in the medical field. Here are a few of them (not in any particular order).

Dentists

As we all know, dentists are responsible for helping patients with the health of their mouth, teeth, and gums. Between dealing with cavities to helping people whiten their smiles, these professionals usually make six figures a year and have work that is both in-demand and rewarding. It is difficult to get into school, but the long career awaiting you is worth your time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Dentists earn an average of $164,010 per year. About 5,000 openings for dentists are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.

Other less lucrative (but also less education intensive) professions in the Dental field include Dental Assistants ($41,180 per year), and Dental Hygienists ($77,090 per year). [Read more…] about Excellent Six-Figure Careers To Consider

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: careers, Computer, Doctor, health, information technology, Lucrative, Pilot, Six-figure, surgeon

Should You Make a Career Change into Tech?

July 17, 2017 by Guest Contributor

Even though there is someone who has made a fortune in almost any industry, not every line of work offers the same prospects for potential advancement, growth and prosperity. Because of this, at one point in their lives, most people come to regret not choosing a different career path. As of late, the IT industry is getting larger by the hour and seems like the promised land for people who have any training or experience in it. However, you may be wondering if it’s possible to make a career change into tech even if you don’t have any previous background in similar fields? Let’s find out!

Advantages of Shifting to IT

Before we even start discussing the idea of switching into tech, we first need to consider motives one might have for making this decision in the first place. For starters, there is a high demand for IT jobs, which means that you shouldn’t have any problems finding the work you’re looking for. In fact, the unemployment rates for top 10 jobs in IT are currently less than 3 percent. According to a U.S. News article the top 10 IT jobs are: [Read more…] about Should You Make a Career Change into Tech?

Filed Under: Skills Tagged With: Computer Network Architect, Computer Programmer, Computer Support Specialist, Computer Systems Administrator, Computer Systems Analyst, Consultant, Database Administrator, Information Security Analyst, information technology, IT, IT Manager, Software Developer, Web Developer

An Information Technology Career

November 7, 2012 by Sachin

Information Technology

With the rapid expansion of new technologies across the entire computer universe, it’s a great time to be interested in a career in the Information Technology field. There are so many different job opportunities available as companies struggle to maintain a leadership position in their industry. Almost any type of business, from retail to manufacturing, is implementing more and more computersystems and methods in an effort to stay competitive. It requires everything from knowledge of basic personal computer operations to networks, servers and even the latest wireless devices. It is certainly more complicated today than at any other time in history, and that is why well-trained, professional Information Technology personnel are always in demand.

Education is an important key in getting a job in the information technology field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are a variety of careers in Information Technology including:

Computer programmers which require a Bachelors degree and earned an average of $71,380 in 2010. Computer systems analysts earned an average of $77,740, Database administrators averaged $73,490, Network and computer systems administrators earned $69,160, while Software developers earned $90,530. With only some college Computer support specialists were still able to earn an average of $46,260 at the other end of the spectrum Computer and information research scientists require Doctoral or Professional degrees and average over $100,000 per year. So there are a variety of different types of positions available in the Information Technology field to suit a variety of different career needs at a variety of different education levels.

The question for you is: what kind of company you want to work for, and what kind of position you want?

Information Technology Career

Get Rid of IT Career Stagnation Once and for All

Answer the Basic Questions

The most efficient way to find the right career for you is to use a professional IT recruiter. If you’ve recently graduated from technical school, or if you have many years of previous experience, you have to set goals for yourself and decide exactly what you want to do with your career:

[Read more…] about An Information Technology Career

Filed Under: Careers, Education, Employment, Skills Tagged With: careers, High Tech, information technology, IT

Great Jobs for Those with a College Degree

May 30, 2012 by Tim McMahon

College Degrees Lead to Good Jobs

Ask anyone who is carrying hundreds of thousands of dollars in college loans and they will tell you that a degree is an expensive investment. And like any investment you should be concerned with ROI (Return On Investment) or the value you get back for not only the money you invest in your education but on your time investment as well.

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College degree,  Will Folsom(Flickr.com)

Research proves that those with college degrees are higher earners and suffer less unemployment on average than those with only a high school degree. Since a college degree is a smart investment, why not choose a degree program that promises a strong return?

The following jobs for college grads tend to be in high demand and have higher wages.

Human Resources

Working in human resources means dealing with hiring, firing, and other administrative management of the work force. No matter what the size or the purpose of a company, if there is more than one employee, there is a need for a human resource administrator. According to the US department of labor, the estimated rate of growth for these positions is over 20 percent for the next six years. With salaries averaging over $100,000, a college degree based in human resources is a safe bet for a strong return.

College Degrees Preparing You for a Human Resources Career

Many colleges offer a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and although there are also Associates degrees available, many experts agree that an Associates degree is no longer enough to get anything less than the lowest level human resources positions.

[Read more…] about Great Jobs for Those with a College Degree

Filed Under: Education, Employment Tagged With: college degrees, education, human resources, information technology, jobs, nursing

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