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When we talked to IT recruiters in April about IT roles that were fading in importance, four came up frequently: system administrators, project managers, quality assurance engineers, and back-end and front-end engineers (as opposed to full-stack developers.)
As for IT roles with plenty of upside for the future, recruiters cited product managers, security professionals, analytics pros, and data scientists and engineers. As for IT roles with plenty of upside for the future, recruiters cited product managers, security professionals, analytics pros, and data scientists and engineers.
Articulate your value, IT job hunters
The way Zeile sees it, the trend is for companies to double down on essentials like the security, stability, and scalability of corporate infrastructure over creating a prettier website or more elaborate apps. In other words, they are addressing the technology needs they see as absolutely essential and putting other things on hold. Even if technologists may be insulated from the worst of the economic trends, Block says they will need to be able to articulate the value they offer to potential employers. “Those can come up with a message that says ‘I can make you money or save you money’ will get hired. Those who can’t, won’t.” Article provided by www.enterprisersproject.com, a community helping CIOs and IT leaders solve problems. David F. Carr is a writer, speaker, student of digital business, and the author of "Social Collaboration for Dummies." He previously served as an editor for InformationWeek, Baseline Magazine, and Internet World and has written for Forbes, CIO Magazine, and Defense Systems.
September 2020
How to Prepare for a Technology Career T
by B.E. Conrad
he technology sector has been going strong, and that growth is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Advances in artificial technology and the changes the future will bring mean there will be more need for highly skilled workers than ever before. For young people, the training for this technological future often focuses on high school and college courses. Education in science, technology, engineering and math, the so-called STEM fields, is increasingly popular, but what if you are too old for school and already ensconced in your career? If you are already in the workforce, but looking for a fresh new challenge, transitioning to tech could be a smart move. There are many ways to gain the skills you will need for a successful transition, and there are many valid paths to success. Here are some tips for transitioning into a great new tech career.
Consider a Combination Position
Not all tech careers are the same, and the skills needed vary widely from position to position. If you are working in a non-tech position and looking for a new challenge, why not consider a combination or crossover position? Some career paths, including positions like business analysts and quality assurance technician, use a combination of technical and non-technical skills to get the job done. If you have great people skills and an eye for detail, adding some technological training could help you qualify for a great new crossover career.
Highlight Your Past Achievements
It can be hard for an employer to take a chance on an unproven worker, especially with positions as critical as the IT staff or network support. Even if you are already
