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Why Everyone Should Get an IT Job

By Amelia Gray
Learning & Life Columnist
June 29, 2007

The Bureau of Labor Statistics includes four IT careers in their list of the top 10 fastest-growing occupations. For people who love working with computers, job security is just one of the perks of a career in the high-tech industry.

Careers in the information technology industry are as different as the people who love them. Applications and systems software engineers build technology from the ground up, while network and systems analysts take existing technology and improve its efficiency. Regardless of their focus, IT professionals are valued at all levels of business, from local companies to multi-national organizations. Careers in popular IT fields--like networking, database administration, and computer information systems--offer the most job security. While no education can guarantee a particular career or salary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recommends at least a bachelor's degree for each of these careers.

Fastest-Growing IT Careers and their Average Salaries:

• Network and computer systems administrators: $58,190
• Network systems and data communications analysts: $60,600
• Computer systems analysts: $66,460
• Computer software engineers: $77,360

Popular Online IT Degree Programs:

• Associate - Computer Information Systems
• Graduate Certificate in Information Security
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Software Engineering

A Day in the Life in Your IT Job

Companies in the IT industry are often known for their employee satisfaction rates--CNNMoney recently ranked Google #1 on their list of Best Companies to Work For. Google's employees enjoy 11 free gourmet cafeterias on their Mountain View campus, where lunch might include roasted black bass with parsley pesto.

Getting in with a top company like Google requires the right training, and employees are expected to stay abreast of new and emerging technology. IT is an evolving field and the right employees are willing to grow and change with technology.

Sources

• BLS Network systems analysts
• BLS Fastest growing occupations
• BLS Computer software engineers
• BLS Network and computer systems administrators
• BLS Computer systems analysts
• CNNMoney

About the Author
Amelia Gray is a teacher and freelance writer in San Marcos, TX. Amelia earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Arizona State University.

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