Tech/I.T Jobs

[Schammy]

Hello all, at the moment in time I have been struck with the question of what jobs or careers I can take involving I.T, computers, technology. I normally get A's in Math and Science but am only 15, I have also been told that some sort of engineering would be a great path from a counselor? I know this isn't some career website but was curious to see what other tech savvy people have to say and what jobs I should consider. Thanks to all responses!

[Broseephus]

There is literally a thousand different paths you could take in the IT/ Computer field.

 

Find something you like and specialize in it, general IT doesn't pay like it used to.

 

<<<Currently work IT for a bank.

[Hasufein]

As above - because of how pervasive any form of tech is in today's industry - starting off in IT can take you anywhere - simply because IT competency is required now for most fields - and because most/all business functions are now supported in some way by IT.

I'm an 'IT' person - but currently work with marketing - and have previously worked with HR.

opportunities are very broad once you get that foundation in IT; and you don't really have to find something that you want to go for at 15 - you've got plenty of time to get a feel for what things interest you in the industry; and IT will help you get there when you decide.

[Agons]

Are Cisco Cert's worth the time and money to get them? ive copntenplated getting the first general ones to start off that may help get me an internship buit would getting higher level ones really help me in the short or long one?

[Hasufein]

As far as my understanding goes regarding the CCNx cisco certs everyone seems to go for; they'd be quite handy - or mandatory if you're planning on getting into a networking role, and maybe specialise in that stream - but will only be of great value if you'll be working with cisco technologies. I've opted not to go for 'em because i don't see myself doing much networking related roles in the near future - but if that changes, can always try get somewhere to sponsor it later :P