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Information Technology (IT)

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If the definition of ‘dynamic’ is constant change, activity and progress – then it is a good description of this sector. People working in the sector are often logical, analytical and good at solving problems. You generally need some qualification to work in this sector as you need high skill levels in either mathematics, software, hardware, gaming, big data, cloud computing, internet of things, or a combination of these areas. There is no doubt that people with these skills will be needed across all sectors in our society for the foreseeable future.

In this section you will discover the range of career opportunities available in the Information Technology (IT) sector. Our Career Explorer tool will give you insights into roles across the sector, including average salaries, typical entry routes and much much more...


Skills

  • communication
  • critical thinking
  • data analysis & statistics
  • design
  • education & training
  • electronics
  • manufacturing
  • maths
  • problem solving
  • problem solving
  • programming
  • project management
  • quality control
  • recording information
  • teamwork
  • technology
  • using computers


If the definition of ‘dynamic’ is constant change, activity and progress – then it is a good description of this sector. People working in the sector are often logical, analytical and good at solving problems. You generally need some qualification to work in this sector as you need high skill levels in either mathematics, software, hardware, gaming, big data, cloud computing, internet of things, or a combination of these areas. There is no doubt that people with these skills will be needed across all sectors in our society for the foreseeable future.

In this section you will discover the range of career opportunities available in the Information Technology (IT) sector. Our Career Explorer tool will give you insights into roles across the sector, including average salaries, typical entry routes and much much more...


Skills

  • communication
  • critical thinking
  • data analysis & statistics
  • design
  • education & training
  • electronics
  • manufacturing
  • maths
  • problem solving
  • problem solving
  • programming
  • project management
  • quality control
  • recording information
  • teamwork
  • technology
  • using computers

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