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<v Narrator>Most careers in IT</v>

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can begin with just a Bachelor's Degree

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in either Computer Science or Information Technology.

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If you're looking for a job in software programming

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or development,

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you'll most likely be required to write code

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in the programming language used by the hiring company.

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Even if you're applying for a non-programming job,

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most employers will expect a basic working knowledge

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of common languages such as HTML or C++.

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As you progress in your career,

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some higher level positions such as IT Manager,

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Systems Analyst or Cloud Architect

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may require a Masters of Information Science or similar.

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If your ultimate goal

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is to become a Technology Business Consultant

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or to run a larger corporation's IT Department,

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you will mostly want to pursue an MBA

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in order to complement your tech skills

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with a strong business acumen.

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The most desired hard skills in IT

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typically mirror the technological innovations of the moment

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We can see that right now,

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as the top skills needed are:

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cloud computing,

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artificial intelligence and machine learning,

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augmented and virtual reality

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and mobile app design.

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Companies are also still looking for candidates

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with strong experience in the IT essentials of:

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UX development,

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cyber security

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and big data.

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But don't be fooled into thinking

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this industry relies solely on technical skills.

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Hiring managers are making it clear

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that landing an IT job today

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means having a strong core of soft skills as well.

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The top five skills that employers look for are:

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adaptability,

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communication,

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creativity,

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time management

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and analytical reasoning.

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Your technical skills may get you in

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but it's your soft skills that will move you up.

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The employment of information technology careers

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has almost always grown faster than the average

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for all occupations.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects IT employment

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to grow 13% over the net 10 years

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with the greatest growth expected in cloud computing,

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big data and information security

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where job growth is the strongest at 28%.

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The median annual wage for computer

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and information technology occupations

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is just over $84,000

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which is more than double the median annual wage

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for all occupations in all industries.

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Software developers and network architects

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currently lead the industry with median incomes

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of over $104,000.

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For the the most current IT growth and outlook data,

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please visit www.bls.gov.

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