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Thinking about an IT career?
Have you thought about changing your career lately? With the instability of the economy and the job market, many are trying to find the best field to enter into and some are being forced to change their careers. Many areas are still thriving including medical, education and technology. The technology field is still growing and available for new entries. Starting a new career in technology can be like finding your through a maze if you are not familiar with the various roles.
IT is a diverse field. Find your niche!
The technology field is very diverse with many roles that make up the macrocosm of technology. Below is a list of technology roles and their functions that will help you choose which role is best for you. These range from Chief Information Officer (CIO) to Buiness Analyst.
Chief Information Officer (CIO)- Highest level and is responsible for the strategic direction of information technology
IS Director – Manages all systems within the organization
Information Center Manager – Manages helpdesk, training and consulting
Applications Development Manager – Manages new system development
Project Manager – Manages IT projects
Systems Manager – Manages a specific IT system
Operations Manager – Manages the Operations system
IT Auditor – Audits IT systems for compliance
IT Consultant – Provides IT consultant services to different companies
Programming Manager – Manages application programming
Systems Analyst – Liaison between the end user and the programmer
Business Analyst – Designs solutions for business problems to show how to use IT
Systems Programmer – Writes the code for the computer system
Applications Programmer – Writes the code for the application
Emerging Technologies Manager – Forecasts new technology trends and experiments with new technology
Database Administrator-Manages organization’s databases
Network Manager – Manages the organization’s networks
Auditing or Computer Security Manager – Manages ethical and legal use of IT
Webmaster – Manages the organization’s websites
Web Designer – Creates websites for the organization
Current Salaries
The information technology field provides some of the highest paying compensations. The salary range for directors can range from $102K to $367K. For managers, the range is $46K to $90K. For analysts, the range is from $53K to $90K. If you do not have experience and you are entering the field right out of college, you will start at an entry level. Once you learn the field and gain knowledge and experience, your salary will increase and you can begin to negotiate higher salaries. Visit www.cbsalary.com, Career Builder’s salary tool for a free review of salaries.
Current Trend
Many companies have included information technology as one of the core functions of their organization. There has been a trend to outsource employees to other countries such as India. Some argue that costs are cheaper. While this may be a trend, jobs are still available within the United States. Even if this is true, many companies need a presence in the United States and many companies have been forced to bring their workforce back to the United States to provide more timely customer service. If you are will to learn the field, there are opportunities available in the U.S.
Future of IT
The future of Information Technology is bright. Since the world is built on information technology systems, innovation will be the driving force behind competition. If you think that Information Technology is the right field for you, find an accredited university and enroll. If your skills are lacking, take some remedial courses to build your foundation. If you are a career changer, consider the field of Information Technology. Not only do you have the opportunity to use your analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have the ability to earn a great income and become an asset to an organization.
Wishing you the best as you continue to find your niche!
Freya S. Williams, MBA, PHR
Founder, Inspire Learning Solutions, Teknowlogy Factory, and College Prep Academy Network
freyaswilliams@gmail.com
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