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I have had a career in the IT industry for the past 8 years in various types of positions. Over those 8 years, I have been a systems analyst, business analyst, and developer for a variety of software applications. When I first started out in this industry, I came in with very little programming knowledge other than understanding some of the concepts. This was an entry level position that provided me with real life work scenario’s and gave me the foundation to start my career in the IT industry. While the entry level position gave me the opportunity to build my skills, I found that I needed additional training and education in order to move up and succeed in the software field. As a result, I decided to get a Master’s Degree in Information Systems. This degree fit well with my undergrad degree as I had already received a Bachelor’s in Business Administration majoring in management. Together, my work experience along with my educational background and training provided me with a complete package that was very marketable to future employers.


Why do I mention both my educational and work experience as beneficial for a career in the IT industry? I believe that both are extremely important when pursuing a career in IT. The on the job experience provides you with the real life business situations that all companies face. While the educational and training background give you the ability to learn new skills and receive certifications. Becoming certified in various IT fields first and foremost helps job seekers land interviews. An employer likes to see that an applicant has various skill sets and experience, which certifications can provide. In addition, the IT industry has a lot of competition with contractual workers, so IT certifications can help to single you out compared to other job seekers.


One of the more respectable programs available is the Cisco certification. While I don’t currently have this certification, I have first hand knowledge in the industry that the program is very well respected and marketable. Receiving Cisco certification will more than pay for itself over time with tremendous job opportunities and career growth!

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