ICT Jobs - Graduate and Experienced ICT Recruitment
With the ever-growing stream of new advancements in technology and the continued growth of the web, more graduates than ever of pursuing careers within this sector. Infact, recent statistics show than across all sectors, ICT has the largest demand for graduates, both recent and experienced in a variety of backgrounds.
Gone are the days of stereotypical men sitting at computer screens night and day. The ICT industry is a sector of huge opportunity and variety for graduates from numerous degree backgrounds, with aspirations for equally varying career paths.
How to move into ICT
The ICT sector is vast, with numerous opportunities to not only gain a general educational background, but to also specialise in a particular element within ICT, for example, Telecommunication.
Individuals wishing to pursue a career in ICT should have a firm grasp of mathematics, as well as an understanding and desire to work with new and existing technologies.
Employers will always be looking at signs that candidates have furthered their learning outside of University, so consider additional qualifications such as CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft Certified courses.
Although the sector is large, and graduates are very much in demand, this still remains a very competitive sector in enter. Salaries for graduates with no post degree experience can vary from £12,000 to £28,000 plus, so making it a very financially appealing career. As stated above, remember that numerous candidates will leave university with similar grades from similar degrees, so try and differentiate yourself with additional courses, work experience, and anything to give you an edge.
Disciplines within ICT
As previously stated, the ICT industry offers a huge variety of opportunity, some of which requires further, or specialised study. Listed below is a sample of positions you may come across during your job searching : -
Web Development
Animation
Consultancy
Programming
Software Design
Helpdesk/Support
Implementation
Testing
Links are available through to specific areas within ICT for further information.
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