How Do You Choose The Right IT Career Path?
Vincent Benjamin

You might be surprised at the variety of IT positions, especially once you know that a math and science background isn’t required. Technology is part of our everyday lives and that means there are multiple opportunities for interested job seekers to find an entrance to the industry. If you’re considering an IT career, where do you start when you’re determining which path is right for you? Here are some thoughts that might help you make that decision.

  • Behind the scenes. Do you prefer to be away from the action and able to concentrate on your specific tasks without much overview? If you’d rather work by yourself, there are aspects of information technology that may be better suited for you, such as programming.
  • Customer facing. On the other hand, if you are a people person, you may want to focus on other aspects of the industry that keep you in touch with others. For example, a sales engineer is a skilled IT professional that works with the sales team to explain solutions to customers.
  • Hardware, software, or services. There are a variety of aspects to technology, and all of them need people engaged and interested. If you like to be hands on, a technician position may be a good fit. If you like languages and creating concepts, consider coding. Many other aspects fall under services.
  • Mentor insight. Finally, once you’ve considered all of the potential options for your career, don’t just dive in. Find someone with a similar background and talk to them about their job and their path. This can help you answer some important questions about your career so you can know what is truly right for you.

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