By DeVry University
February 2, 2023
6 min read
February 2, 2023
6 min read
As our reliance on technology increases in areas like manufacturing, engineering, shopping, banking, traveling and home security, there is an increasing need for professionals to build and maintain these systems. So, what are tech jobs, and how do they keep our technology systems thriving?
Technology can be defined as the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical tools, and how societies apply that knowledge for practical results.
The transition from analog to digital technologies has enabled the development of countless new or highly improved consumer and industrial applications as well as the creation of tech industry jobs in information technology, software development, cyber security and other areas.
Strong communication skills
Organization
Passion
Resourcefulness
Time-management
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Collaboration
At DeVry, we offer several technology programs to help you build many of the skills required for today’s Internet of Things (IoT) economy, including undergraduate tech certificates as well as associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Role-based: You work in a technical role at a company that may or may not be described as a tech company.
Product-based: You work with other technicians to build tech products even though your role isn’t necessarily a technical one.
Company-based: You work for a company that has a major presence in the tech industry, in a role that may or may not be technical in nature.
Producing efficient, elegant code that’s based on project requirements
Testing programs and deploying applications
Designing algorithms and flowcharts to create software programs and systems
Collaborating with different departments, management and customers to identify end-user requirements and meet their specifications
Analyzing user feedback to make improvements to software products
The continued expansion of software development for things like artificial intelligence (AI), IoT, robotics and other automation applications will likely result in continued demand for tech professionals who work closely with them. The BLS states that software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers are expected to see employment growth of 25% on a national level between 2021 and 2031.2
Our online Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Web and Mobile Application Development at DeVry can help prepare you to pursue career opportunities in the creation of online and mobile user experiences.
Setting project goals and developing plans to meet them
Keeping tabs on project timeframes, completion status and budgets
Managing resources, for equipment or employees
Utilizing project management tools to track performance and stay on schedule
Organizing meetings to decide project goals and update stakeholders on progress
Will there be a demand for IT project managers? The BLS cites that employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 16% on a national level during the decade ending in 2031, a rate that is much faster than the average for all occupations.3
Covering topics like cloud computing, big data storage, mobile applications and computer networks, our Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals can help you learn about many technical solutions that are used to address organization problems and help you prepare to pursue career roles like IT project manager.
Researching technologies to determine if they would increase efficiency
Analyzing the costs and benefits of IT systems and system upgrades
Overseeing the configuration and installation of new IT systems
Testing systems to ensure they operate as they should
Training system end users and writing instruction manuals
Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 9% through 2031 on a national level, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the BLS.4
Our Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Cloud-Based Networking and Virtualization can prepare you to pursue a career as a computer systems analyst. This program will expose you to the data center operations and network configurations needed by companies of all sizes to create their cloud. Coursework can also teach you high-level concepts like Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
You didn’t graduate with a computer science degree: College graduates with non-technical degrees may offer a fresh perspective and bring a more diverse skill set to the tech world as writers, editors or project managers. Technical skills can be acquired by earning a graduate certificate or even another full-time degree, depending on your long-term career goals.
You’re creative: Tech is all about coming up with original solutions and unique ways to implement them. You might think your creativity can only be channeled in traditional fields like marketing and public relations, but jobs like visual designer, creative team leader and story writer exist in the technology sector.
You have a flair for communicating: The ability to get your ideas across in presentations, emails and other communication formats is essential. If you excel in verbal and written communication and have a knack for persuasion or making complex technical topics understandable to non-technical audiences, you may have an advantage over others who have strong technical skills but are not skilled in communication.
You’re an extrovert: Yes, extroverts do have a place in tech. Tech jobs like customer service representative and marketing communications associate require excellent people skills and may allow you to step away from the computer.
You want to do good in the world: Many tech companies and their founders contribute to making the world a better place. Tech billionaires like Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer of Microsoft, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have pledged to donate a percentage of their wealth to charity in effort to give back. Consider pursuing a career in this emerging branch of the tech world and you might be inspired to do good, too.
Earn a college degree: Earning a college degree may help you stand out from the competition. At DeVry, we offer 100% online or hybrid learning bachelor’s degree programs with a variety of specializations in tech areas like computer forensics, cyber security programming, database management and web game programming.
Complete an internship: Internships are great resume builders and can help give you a competitive edge when pursuing tech industry jobs. During an internship, you’re likely to have an area of responsibility or projects to complete and this hands-on experience can give you something to talk about with hiring managers. An internship is also a great way to build valuable contacts who may agree to write letters of recommendation for you.
Join industry-specific networking groups: By joining a networking group and attending its in-person or virtual events, you’ll have the opportunity to involve yourself with other people who have similar interests and potentially find a mentor who can guide you on the path to your first tech job or throughout your career.
Build a personal website: For entry-level tech career candidates, building an online portfolio is a great idea to show hiring managers your abilities. The site should certainly include projects you worked on while in school but may also include a few portfolio pieces that you’ve developed to demonstrate your capabilities in specific areas that are relevant to your job search.
Take supplemental courses: Taking supplemental courses to skill up in certain technical areas and earning industry-recognized certifications are both good ways to show hiring managers that you have current skills and a willingness to learn new things.
Customize your resume: Read job descriptions carefully and be sure to use keywords from those job descriptions in your resume. Why? Applicant tracking systems scan through applications and resumes to find those who fit the requirements of the open position. If you include strong keywords, such as names of programs and tools, you can help make this automation work in your favor.
1Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
2Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
3Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm
4Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
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