If you plan to conduct an IT job search in 2018, a new report from LinkedIn can shed some light on hiring trends that you may need to know. Companies are constantly changing how they hire in small ways and some large ones, and keeping up with new hiring trends can be the difference between getting hired and getting passed [...]
Working in the information technology field can mean earning a high starting salary if you have the right skills and certifications. Information technology is a growing career field with many job openings for those with the right skills and qualifications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects computer science jobs to grow by 13 percent between 2016 and 2026, [...]
CompTIA Security+ certification demonstrates IT skills in the area of cybersecurity; in fact, CompTIA calls it the "foundational certificate" in its cybersecurity career pathway. Obtaining the Security+ certification shows that you know how to protect an organization's networks and servers from costly breaches and from intrusions that can cripple its functioning. Cybersecurity is constantly changing and evolving as hackers get [...]
IT job searches can be helped by a school's career services department. IT jobs are currently plentiful, but some positions will be better suited to your skills, temperament and goals than others. Here are some tips for finding your dream IT job in this rapidly growing field. 1. Know what you're looking for. By the time you have [...]
Network administrators need certain skills to be effective, and certifications demonstrate those skills objectively. Network administrators create networks and communications systems for organizations. They also implement and maintain those networks so they work well and achieve the organization's technological and other goals. Some tasks of network administrators include troubleshooting and fixing network malfunctions, ensuring network security, and keeping [...]
Many larger companies now have multiple networks to accomplish all of their goals. As computer networks continue to grow and be used by organizations in different ways, a need has arisen for professionals who can work with multiple networks to coordinate services and functionalities. Here are some valuable skills you can learn in an internetwork engineering program that [...]
A new year is almost here, and that means new opportunities for IT careers and companies that may have new budgets to hire IT workers they need. Here are some of the hottest IT careers for 2018, based on projections for growth and open positions. 1. Business Intelligence Analyst. Handling a business's data and being able to use it effectively [...]
Technical support specialists often test programs and find solutions to problems. Technical support specialist is a common IT position found at many companies, but what does the role entail? In short, technical support specialists provide help with a product or IT system to customers and sometimes employees of a business. If the company has a product or service, [...]
Cybercrime and hacking have been on the rise as malicious hackers have figured out that it's far easier to hack into a company's network and steal from them than it is to hold them up with a loaded gun. Companies are taking more precautions to avoid being hacked, but are having a hard time keeping up with the hackers, who [...]
