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The speaker introduces the video’s purpose and explains that it will cover key things to know before starting an IT career.
hi everyone in this video you're going to discover 10 things you should know before getting into it my name is lauren and this channel is all about showing you how to become a highly paid itpro fast let's getstarted
you may be wondering whether a career in it is right for you this video will explore what this field entails and 10 things to keep in mind before pursuing a career in i.t whether you're looking for a career
This section covers the strong earning potential in IT and the high demand for professionals across many roles and specialties.
as an i.t support analyst developer information security analyst data scientist cyber security professional or ai engineer here are 10 things you should know number one good salary the it industry is well known for its high salaries for examplea systems engineer averages a 98 589 dollar annual salary according to indeed.com others like systems analyst i t manager and network engineer have a yearly average salary of seventy six thousand two hundred and eighty one dollars eighty fivethousand one hundred and fifty six dollars and ninety eight thousand sixty eight dollars respectively these salaries show that a career in it is promising a glassdoor report ranks i.t jobs amongst the top paying jobs in america in 2021further emphasizing how financially beneficial an i.t career is some of the top paying i.t jobs include the following information security analyst mobile application developer php developer web developer artificial intelligence engineer data analyst cyber security engineer software engineer data
scientist database administrator and computer network architect number two high demand there is a large need for it professionals companies including startups have an increasing demand for it skills whilst a comparatively lower number of programmers software architects devops engineersi.t managers cloud engineers and more are available to fill these positions this imbalance favors considering an it career according to forbes there are over 100 000 cloud computing job vacancies worldwide i.t careers in general have a projected growth
The speaker explains the difference between IT and computer science, then discusses education paths, certifications, and the flexibility to move between jobs and companies.
rate of 13 from 2016 to 2026 according to the bureau of labor statistics bls these are good reasons for starting an i.t career number three i.t and computer science know the difference although computer science and it are similarthey are two different disciplines knowing the difference is critical to making the right career choice it professionals use technology to resolve business challenges while computer science professionals design and create the technology it degree programs include courses on databasedesign business analytics telecommunication project management and more on the other hand computer science courses include data analytics system security programming ai machine learning and more number four mobility it enables you to relatively easily move from one company toanother these different companies use similar kinds of hardware and software applications therefore if you master a particular tech skill as an it professional you can apply it in a different company this means you can easily change jobs and
locations a career in it makes sure you are not stuck in a particular position for a long period giving you the option of a better work environment with better benefits number five get educated education in it comes invarious forms you need at least one of the various forms of education to enter and remain competitive in the industry the following are some sources of i.t education an it-related degree from a reputable and accredited institution relevant certificationsdepending on your career goals experience on the job personal research and self-development and getting other essential skills to set you apart like customer service and excellent oral and written communication skills according to comptia the top 10 it skillsin demand include machine learning artificial intelligence cloud computing data science programming cyber security big data soft skills automation and structured query language sql consider learning one of these skills when getting into it earning certifications as an it professional
This chapter focuses on the fast-changing nature of IT and the benefits of remote work and freelancing in many IT roles.
helps build your proficiency and expertise for specific it roles number six it is dynamic before getting into i.t it is important to ask yourself whether you can deal with the ever-changing nature of the industry certifications expire programming languageschange mass migration to the cloud arises and newer technologies emerge regularly can you adapt to constant change the pace of these changes will continue to increase to adapt to this trend you will need regular training and constant certificationupdates these will give you the competitive advantage necessary to thrive in i.t however this can be challenging for people who have already mastered older technology and are not open to learning and adapting to newer ones before getting intoit it is advisable to keep an open mind and have the will and passion to learn new things number seven work remotely an i.t career affords you the possibility to work remotely according to indeed many of the top
paying remote jobs are i.t related i.t is perfectly suited for working at home because for many it careers you don't have to physically interact with hardware if you love working from home pursuing a cloud computing career might increasethe odds of being able to work from home keep in mind that working from home requires that you have high speed internet and suitable computing equipment it is also worth noting that an it career is well suited for
The final section covers long hours, stress, business knowledge gained through IT work, and the importance of passion and long-term planning before entering the field.
freelancing number eight tight deadlines long hours and stress deadlines are critical to a company's success as an it professional you must be ready to deal with the potentially high stress levels that meeting tight deadlines may cause to meetdeadlines you must put in long hours and sometimes sleepless nights most hardware or software updates happen at off hours like weekends or holidays this translates to lost quality time with family or time meant for achieving other goals ifyou are not up for these long and odd hours it is probably not a good fit for you mission critical i.t projects are stressful since they deal with numerous people and large sums of money if they encounter technicalglitches you will be called into work until you resolve them senior management may be involved to make sure the issues are quickly resolved as soon as possible this situation generally breeds stress just like many other it-related situations you
should be ready to deal with various forms of stress that a career in it is known for before getting into it number nine it increases your business knowledge this is another benefit it-related careers offer nowadays most businesses greatlyrely on i.t as an i.t professional the job of incorporating it into business models falls squarely on your shoulders you become the go-to professional that effectively explains the business framework when required this consequently opens you up to promotionopportunities and better job offers number 10 time demanding before getting into i.t you should identify why you want to pursue an i.t career passion is a major prerequisite for a career in i.t if you are not passionate aboutit the long hours high levels of stress and self-development demands will cause you to burn out quickly therefore in addition to having a passion for it you should be ready to develop a secondary skill that can aid your
transition into another field in case of burnout this video gives you a realistic view of what a career in it might look like we explored the benefits and potentially challenging sides of the career an interesting and rewarding careerawaits you if you decide to get into it especially when you can develop a strategy that will help you deal with its potential challenges check out the video on the right for more videos to help you develop youri.t career