Anyone know anything about IT careers?

Question

What type of degree do you need? Advantages and disadvantages? Do you have a job in this field, if so doing what? What type of salary?

Answer 1

You need to have a BS in computer science or similar subject.
There are a lot of IT jobs that go unfilled every year because of unavailability of qualified local candidates. Salaries are some of the best in the industry depending on how much experience you have.
Disadvantage- IT jobs have started to be outsourced to other countries because of low cost of labor.

Answer 2

I have an IT degree from an online university and I'm an IT Project manager for a major bank. I'm only 25 and a female with limit years of experience.
So the advantage is entry level jobs are available like mine starting at $50,000. Very much advancement for growth and traveling. Most companies pay for their employees to go back to school. I'm probably gonna go get my MBA in IT management.
disadvantage: job market is very competitive, no matter if you have the best degree in the world, you SKILLS matter the most. If you have the right skills for the right job, you get hired. Most of the work is consulting so it can be temporary or permanent. I dont notice too many females.

If I had to do it over again, I would still major in IT. Its really rewarding.

Answer 3

I have a degree in Communications with a minor in sociology.

I am currently a Network Engineer. In the $92K-$97K range.

I really wouldn't really worry about what degree you earn in college. Though it can help, the real experience/education employers are looking for is WORK experience.

To some degree, even professional certifications (MSCE, CCNA, CNA, etc.) really don't tell you if a person is qualified for a position.

The most important thing is that you really understand the technology you work with, in relation to the overall IT environment/architecture you're in. That will come with time and experience.

Sure, having a degree in a related field, with all the professional certs. do not hurt...but are they absolutely mandatory? No. You're most likely to get an interview if you have all these things, but in the end, it all boils down to your skillsets and core competencies.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

I know that you have to keep up with the latest trends to get the highest wages. You should definatly specialize in one area while your in college such as .net programming, or java programming. Also look at what is hot right now and try it out and see if you like it. Once you leave college and start looking for a job, you will be suprised by how many different types of IT jobs are out there. Everything from helpdesk, to cobol programmer fall under this title. Good luck.