Welcome...
The
Information Technology (IT) industry can be a very exciting
career field for the right individual.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics,
employment in computer systems design and related services
will grow by almost 55 percent and add more than one-third
of all new jobs in professional, scientific, and technical
services by the year 2012. The increasing business reliance
on Information Technology and the importance of maintaining
system and network security will drive this employment
growth. Also, management, scientific, and technical
consulting services are projected to grow very rapidly,
spurred by the increased use of new technology, computer
software and the growing complexity business systems.
Is the IT field right for you?
The first objective or goal for individuals undertaking
the pursuit of a career in IT is to realize that there
is clearly a right way and a wrong way to go about it.
Those who choose the proper approach will likely enjoy
the process and can look forward to climbing a ladder
of success that affords new and interesting opportunities
in an ever-changing profession. Individuals who follow
the wrong path will likely experience mounting student
loan balances, drained bank accounts, a loss of education
and training benefits, and an uncertain future in this
career field.
For every success story there are numerous failures.
Over the past decade we have seen far too many individuals
whose dream of entering the Information Technology field
were unnecessarily delayed or failed to materialize
because they received inadequate and, often times, unrealistic
counseling and advice. An analysis of individual stories
of success and failure clearly identify common and identifiable
threads that suggest or predict the likely outcome in
each case.
Our services focus on 1) determining whether the IT
field is right for you, 2) assisting you in selecting
an appropriate specialty, 3) providing you with unbiased
counseling and guidance regarding the knowledge, skills,
and insight that will successfully guide you to a new
career or professional advancement, and 4) helping you
avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes made by others
in the past.
Where do you begin?
Before planning your career you will need to
understand the different areas of IT and the type of
experience, skills and credentials necessary to realistically
be considered a competitive candidate after training.
If you are an experienced professional, you will want
to ensure that your past experiences will not overshadow
your ability to change direction. Our Information Technology
(IT) Career Counselors will assist you with the most
frequently asked questions and more. The top five questions
are listed below.
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Which IT career path should I pursue?
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Degree or Certification, which credential is best?
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What type of IT job can I obtain with my experience
and credentials?
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Where can I find employment opportunities?
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What are realistic salary and wage expectations
for jobs with my level of experience?
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