4 Benefits of Starting a Career in the Tech Industry
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on July 12, 2019 The booming technology sector has created huge numbers of job opportunities for people who know their way around computer hardware and software. Before you decide to get into any industry, though, it’s important to know about the long-term benefits that you can expect to see from your career. Here are four of the top benefits of starting a career in the tech industry so that you can achieve professional and financial success. Excellent Job Growth Prospects While many traditional industries are experiencing stagnation or even contraction in job growth, new positions are constantly being created in the tech sector. The high rate of growth in tech will help to ensure you can find a job whenever you need one and will not get locked into working with a single company. This high rate of growth will also help to keep salaries high due to demand for skilled workers. Freedom to Work Remotely One of the perks of employment in the tech industry is the fact that many jobs give you the flexibility to work remotely. If you’re providing app development services for a software company, for instance, there’s no reason you absolutely have to work from a centralized office. Many tech workers find that the freedom that comes with remote work improves their work-life balance and overall satisfaction with their careers. High Earning Opportunities Tech workers are among the highest-paid skilled professionals out there today. On average, tech workers living in major cities bring home about $135,000 each year. While jobs in smaller cities often pay a bit less, they usually make up for it due to the lower costs of living outside of major metropolitan areas. For highly skilled developers and senior managers, salaries can even go considerably higher. A Chance to Be on the Cutting Edge A final benefit of starting a career in the tech industry is the opportunity to work in a dynamic, ever-changing field that evolves each year as technologies improve. Working on the cutting edge of technology can be more demanding than other job fields, but it also ensures that you won’t end up becoming bored and stagnant in your career. If you love change and can’t envision yourself doing exactly the same thing every day for years on end, a career in tech may well be right for you. For these reasons, starting a tech career is one of the best professional moves you can make at the moment. Whether you want to move to the top of the software development field or want to create simple apps and websites for businesses, there’s a tech job out there that will be a fit for your career goals. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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