Information Technology encompasses a wide variety of careers - so many that people looking for a job in IT may not be aware of all the choices. IT jobs include computer systems design and programming, network administration, cyber security, health informatics, computer forensics, technical writing, web design and many more. There are literally dozens of options available.Inside you'll find a brief overview of many of these careers, intended to give you an idea of what each job involves, what the job market is like for that speciality and which careers may match your interests and qualifications. Each job summary covers information like the educational or other background needed to get hired in that field, the type of daily tasks involved and what skills are necessary. There are also tips on how to get started in a particular field, including information about on-line tutorials, instructional videos, books, certifications, and college courses.In addition to the job summaries, this book covers which social networking sites can be the most help to you, which IT skills are the most in demand, and which are the most beneficial certifications to have. There are also some suggestions on how to land that job in IT and a list of additional resources - web sites, books, forums, videos, and other material that may be useful to you.

Just remember - once you get a job in whatever IT career field you choose, be prepared to continue learning. IT professionals need to absorb new concepts almost every day in order to keep up with the constant and rapid changes in Information Technology.