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The technology industry may be one of the most challenging yet one of the most rewarding industries today.  Wait, before we get started, let’s go back a few steps on the whole challenging thing. Let’s be honest real quick, don’t you want to be challenged at work? No one wants to go to work everyday and do the same boring things over and over again! Everyone (maybe for some deep down) wants to be challenged and wants to learn. If you know you do, then you might want to keep reading. In this article we will break down a few reasons why a career in Information Technology could be the right fit for you.

So Many Opportunities

   You can do so many things with a career in Information Technology.  You can find work in the areas such as technical support, network administration, web technology or even digital media.  You could find jobs like these, depending on your certification focus:

  • Helpdesk officer
  • Helpdesk assistant
  • ICT operations support
  • ICT user support
  • PC support

And so many more of course! Which leads us to…

Endless possibilites

  A great thing about a career in I.T. is that it’s needed in so many different industries/fields. Look around you, there is technology surrounding all of us on a daily basis. You can find work almost anywhere you’d like.  Depending on your interests, you could find a career anywhere from the medical industry to the entertainment industry! The technology language is universal, possibilities are endless.

Industry Growth

Technology is always changing and developing. Because of this, you have the potential to grow in an I.T. Career.  After receiving your education, you’ll have the opportunity to grow from your first position/job and you will continue to learn on a daily basis. You’ll also have a lot of flexibility in the I.T. Industry as well, because your skills will cross over to many industries. So, you’ll be able to find a job that’s the right hours, pay and fit for you.

Meaningful Work

Working in Information Technology means you have to be a problem solver. You will have to come up with solutions to many different issues, to help make sure your place of work runs efficiently. You could be a huge asset to a number of places of work.

Great Pay

I.T. work isn’t easy. It’s complicated and requires someone with a lot of knowledge and skills. Because of that, the pay within the I.T. field is usually high. Pay isn’t everything in a job, but it’s a great benefit. 

Hopefully, this article gave you a good idea of the benefits of considering a career in I.T.  It’s a great field with a ton of pro’s! If you are interested in finding more information about I.T. training in your area, click HERE.