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Career Opportunities in Computers and IT

By Louise G

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Published: 14May2010
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The Computer and IT Industry is a fast moving and exciting career choice.

There are many Job roles associated with the Internet that will generally require a background or qualification in computers and technology. There is a wide range of courses and qualifications that give a good grounding in IT, from GCSE ICT and the Diploma in information technology to degrees in IT and computing. It can be possible to enter IT through an IT and telecoms professionals Apprenticeship. There is also a range of useful training qualifications.

Applicants for IT technical sales specialist roles are usually educated to BTEC Higher National or degree level or equivalent. Some enter this work direct, while others have had previous experience in the IT industry. While not essential, it can be very helpful to have had some sales experience.

Relevant Higher National and degree subjects include business information systems, information technology management for business, IT, computing, computer networking, programming, and software engineering. Employers may consider applicants with less relevant subjects, providing they have an aptitude for computing and possibly some sales experience.

There is a range of other qualifications that provide a good grounding in IT, including the Diploma in information technology. Some people enter IT work through an IT and telecoms professionals Apprenticeship.

Training for newly-appointed IT technical sales specialists involves learning in detail about their companies' products.

Experienced IT technical sales specialists may specialise in a technical, hands-on role or move into management. Some set up their own IT consultancy business. Others move into lecturing, training or post-sales. It is possible to become self-employed and work as a contractor.

Commercial IT trainers teach industry-standard software applications. This includes word processing, spreadsheets, internet and email, presentations, databases and desktop publishing.

Specialised technical IT trainers teach customised or bespoke software applications, programming, web design, web application development, multimedia applications, networking, software development approaches, IT project management, IT services management and PC maintenance.

Softwear developers and programmers work closely with analysts, designers and commercial staff to write new programming codes from scratch or adapt existing software. They develop user interfaces, carry out any necessary tests to the system to spot bugs in the software and ensure that staff and operators are familiar with the new or revised system.

Software developers and programmers are employed across all industry sectors, from finance and retail to engineering, transport and public organisations. Jobs are available throughout the UK, with a higher concentration in the south-east of England. There are also overseas opportunities.

Software developers are usually educated to degree level, though some may have qualifications at Higher National Diploma level along with work experience. Another option is vocational training combined with professional certification or through an Apprenticeship.

These are just a few of the many Job roles available. There are several Internet Job boards and Job sites advertising opportunities in the IT Industry.

Louise G is a prolific business author and business consultant. Louise has been instrumental in the development of successful marketing strategies for many leading internet businesses. Examples of Louises work can be found at http://itjobsno1.co.uk/ for IT Jobs

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