I.T. Jobs

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and an EC-Council Instructor one of the most frequent questions I get is will I be able to get a job in the I.T. field. My answer is YES there are still plenty of jobs out there, but getting the job is up to you. When I entered the I.T. arena all you needed was a love or passion for computers and the willingness to learn and to work. Today that has changed, companies no longer are interested in passion and willingness. The Human Resources Departments want to know 1. What certifications you have and 2. Where you have worked and 3. How long have you worked in the I.T. field. We in the I.T. industry live in a new area where Certifications rule and specializiation creates employability. Yes, the certification process can be expensive, but so is paying for a Bachelors or Masters degree with not much difference on potential income. Certifications will make you more marketable in an industry where the average employment stay is about three years. It seems to me that today longevity is being replaced with "Show me the money".