Career Paths in IT

There is a huge variety of choice available to you in IT - whether you see yourself as a lab-based techie, or want to be out there interfacing with customers and using your business and entrepreneurial talents, there is a dynamic career in this industry just right for you.
Here is just a selection - so follow your dream!

Software

A career in software is based on assisting computers and related equipment to do the jobs they are designed and programmed for: There are many different careers in IT to suit your individual talents.

Software Designer
Game Designer
Multimedia Programmer
Applications Programmer
Systems Programmer
Technical Architect
Technical Writer
Web Designer

Support

Support careers might involve system support, customer support or marketing: You could work in hardware, software...

Database Analyst
Project Manager
Director (Management Information Systems)
Consultant
Security Analyst
Training Manager
Auditor
Web Manager

Hardware

In hardware you are involved in the design and operation of all computer hardware such as chips, circuit boards, printers and modems: ...support or research!

Systems Analyst
Capacity and Performance Analyst
Computer Engineer

Education and Research

Careers are available in many areas including:

Robotics
Aerospace
Biotechnology
Environmental Studies
Medicine
Artificial Intelligence
Virtual Reality

There is sure to be something here to suit your individual talents and skills! If something ignites your interest, go for it - find out more from your Careers Advisor or check out the job profiles at LearnDirect.