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Technology continues to drive the strategy of all businesses and the Technology Career Community is for students interested in working in a functional technology role in any industry as well as students interested in tech companies. Technology roles may include programming, systems architecture, database development/analysis, IT leadership programs, tech consulting, app development, and business or systems analyst, just to name a few. These tech roles will be introduced from many diverse industries and from start up to legacy companies. The technology industry will also be explored through this community.
For your first internship or job, how are you supposed to convince a recruiter that you’re qualified when you have limited past professional experiences? The best thing to do is speak on your other involvements, commitments, leadership experiences, and succesful classwork. Highlight the important responsibilities you had, the skills you learned from these experiences, and how you will transfer them to the specific job role.
Did you know that there are multiple career paths and jobs falling under the umbrella of information technology? This article from Handshake describes a few common IT career paths, including cyber security, software development, IT infrastructure, IT support, and data management. For each category, the article breaks down key skills, top employers, and top jobs (with descriptions).
By Kristin Helm
Kristin HelmSenior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Center
We all know how easy it is to get overwhelmed at school and at work. And when we feel too stressed, it can negatively affect our health, relationships, mood, and performance. Learning time management skills is crucial to ensure you can complete all your work before deadlines and still have personal time for yourself. These strategies offer a variety of ideas to help you better organize and manage your work!