Careers Guide 


IT Professionals Needed

Note:  You must have access to the Internet to go to the links listed below.

IT Workers Needed

As you may have heard, there's a need for IT professionals in the United States. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, "Employment of computing professionals is expected to increase much faster than average as technology becomes more sophisticated and organizations continue to adopt and integrate these technologies, making for plentiful job openings."

Executives, trained in other disciplines, are filling some of the many openings in the IT field. They are attracted by greater advancement opportunities, higher salaries, and many job openings. Many employers do not require a computer science degree. They are willing to train those with little or no experience. Certification, though, can get you a higher salary.

More Info...

Career@gent.com
Create a talent profile that employers can match with their needs.

Computer Certification
From About.com's Donna L. Matthews, a guide to the certification resources available on the Net.

Distance Learning
Kristin Hirst, About.com Guide to Distance Learning, provides links for computer professionals.

Information Technology/MIS
All about the IT industry from About.com Guide Darhl Stultz.

Internet Industry
About.com Guide Jason Zien fills you in on the Internet industry.

IT Positions Index
Brief descriptions of many IT jobs.

Job Searching - Technical
About.com Guide J. Steven Niznik, provides a great deal of information on using the Net to search for technical jobs.

Software Certifications Boost Productivity
Learn how computer software certification programs benefit employers and employees.

Web-Pro Guide
From eMedia Staffing, bill rates and salaries for Web professionals.

What's In a Job Title
According to this article from InfoWorld.com, those working in IT are being defined by their skills and experience, not job titles.

 Articles on Other Career Choices

 Career Planning

 

 

 


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