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Get a Career in IT

The Time is Right

With business and governments increasingly reliant on IT services, there is a growing need for skilled IT professionals. In fact, there is currently a global IT skills shortage.

Desktop support, network and Windows administration skills are most in demand right now.1
Salaries for those with networking expertise are expected to spike in the coming months.2

IT Career Diversity

Careers for IT professionals are extremely varied - you could become a network engineer, a game designer, a business analyst, an application developer, a 3D artist, a security specialist, and more.

Anyone can do it - even if you lack previous IT training, experience or skills, you'll still be eligible. Find the IT specialisation that's right for you.

To get an idea of the range of careers available, check out the wide variety of IT jobs available right now on SEEK.

Your personal preference, skills and ambition are crucial when determining what area of IT you want to get into. If you need help, contact a SEEK Learning consultant for a no-obligation consultation.

Get Started in IT Now

If you're ready to move into IT, we can help you get started. A SEEK Learning consultant will:

Review your current skills and knowledge levels
Ask what types of roles interest you
Recommend a course or custom training package that's right for you

We have helped thousands of people to start and advance their IT careers. To start yours, contact us today.

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Find Out More About Careers in IT

Learn more about your career options in IT. Take a look at our useful career pathway advice, and learn about courses that can get you up-and-away in your new IT career:

Business Analyst
Analyse and document new technology solutions.
Database Developer / Administrator
Master the complex, challenging world of data storage and retrieval.
Helpdesk / Technical Support
Keep businesses up and running - an ideal career-starting role.
IT Management
Lead IT teams and departments.

IT Security
Protect systems from harm in a mission-critical role.
Network & Systems Admin
Support data networks, the backbones of commerce.
Network Engineer
Design and maintain complex networks.
Programming / Application Development
Write the software code that runs business systems worldwide.

Project Management
Coordinate, manage and direct IT projects.
Web Design
Create web pages that look great and are easy to use.
Web Development
Build web sites and web applications from the ground up.


	Where to Now? Talk to a SEEK Learning consultant Discuss your career options and outcomes you can expect from doing these courses with a SEEK Learning consultant.

1Robert Half Technology survey

2Bluewolf's IT Salary Guide 2009