Technology replaces walls with bridges. Globalisation alone is a manifestation of its impact. That is why, if you are searching into probabilities for a career or industry shift, Information Technology (IT) must be on top of your list.
It is one of the fastest expanding sectors worldwide, providing jobs full of opportunities for professional success. To convince you further, here are the 7 reasons why you should study IT. The number 7 will guarantee a life change.
1. High Demand, Low Supply = High Pay
According to the law of supply and demand, if the demand is high but the supply is low, then the price of the product or service will go high. Thus, the IT industry is known to have one of the highest-paying jobs.
2. Great Salaries
IT practitioners are esteemed for their particular skill sets. That makes them invaluable assets in any organisation. Their financial compensation for their work, is higher than the average benchmark, even at junior or entry-level positions.
According to PayScale, IT support (which is one of the many entry-level roles you can choose from as an IT practitioner) can earn an average of AU$64,022. Again, if you are determined enough to climb a ladder as an IT Manager, you can earn an average of AU$103,978.
3. You Do Not Have to Be a Math Genius
Contrary to the popular assumption that to be in IT you must be exceptionally great with Math is just funny. A career in IT does not revolve around how smart you are at Math. IT practitioners need to be well-rounded and must have communication skills, project management skills and problem-solving skills. While the technical facet of the career is relevant so too is a professional work ethic, instinctive curiosity and the ingenuity to work well with others. If you have the commitment and motivation to learn, flourish and strive for development, you can gain the technical component of the career in no time.
4. Work at the Comfort of Anywhere You Like
With Covid-19 still driving people to work from home and businesses to employ remote employees, IT will be the best industry to be in. IT organisations use systems and tools which empower professionals to work anywhere they love, without compromising collaboration and teamwork.
5. Unleash Your Creative Side
People outside the industry feel IT is absolutely mechanical - same codes, same systems and same data. They are so mistaken! IT is all about discovering out-of-the-box (occasionally out-of-this-world) solutions to complex (occasionally very frivolous) situations. The most impactful IT practitioners are generally the most creative. You possibly will not arrive at these solutions through linear thinking alone, hence creativity is the key factor that will help you meet your targets on a day-to-day basis. The ability and desire to take creative risks on the job will help you in almost all IT roles.
6. Be in IT without a Degree
This is the clearest and most satisfying part of being in IT.
The biggest advantage of choosing IT for a career is that it has a very low educational cost compared to many other careers. You do not need to have a 4-year degree to permeate the industry. Instead, you can obtain effective training to be certified in specific areas of IT. With this, you will have a balanced ratio of theoretical knowledge and practical work. You will be work-ready in no time! In a degree course, however, you will be swamped with theories before you even go into the practical side. This way, you save thousands of dollars that you may have otherwise spent on years of university tuition. The more knowledge you have, the further you will advance in your career.
7. You can CHANGE your future right now!
Envirotech offers Certificate III in Information Technology and the best news is that this course is funded for QLD residents.
Check your eligibility right now and start changing your future:
