Top 5 Fast-Growing I.T Jobs

IT jobs are hot, and they're only expected to get even hotter. According to data from U.S Bureau of labor Statistics, these five I.T jobs will see the most growth over the next several years.

Mobile Application Developer

Smartphones and tablets are changing the way we consume media in both our personal and professional lives. Demand for new and innovative apps is growing, and there are not enough skilled developers to create them.

Database Administrator

Companies everywhere are amazing huge amounts of data and need someone to manage how it's stored, organized, and protected. Businesses in all industries will need personal to guard data and keep it secure.

Software Engineer

The future of the internet will be written by software engineers who develop cloud-based programs and meet the demands of new technologies. Cloud computing is driving the need for web-based application software engineers.

Video Game Designer

The video gaming industry shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Console, native PC, web-based PC, and now mobile games offer a wide variety of opportunities for new game development - and new talent.

Network Administrator

Enterprise will continue to adopt new systems and technologies to help its employees be more productive and collaborative. Businesses will require network administrators to manage how businesses work efficiently.

How To Break In

So how do you jump-start your career in I.T? Here arefive key steps to success.

Study up : Learn the equipment, language, and platforms common in the field with some form of post-secondaryeducation.

Put it into practice : Spend time getting hands-on training or practice to complement class-taught knowledge.

Start your stuff online : Create a personal website orblog that showcase your work. Include any websites, apps, or skills and certifications.

Work on people skills : Customer relations and working collaboratively are important parts of working in IT.

Never Stop learning : The filed is constantly changing. Stay up-to-date on the latest developments, platforms, and technologies.