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Master existing technology, create new technology to make peoples worker faster and better, and provide support to individuals and companies by working in the information technology/computer field.

The world relies on computers, smartphones, computers, and other technological advancements so much today that IT / computer jobs are not just the wave of the future, but needed now. IT /computer jobs also ensure that products and services keep running and are secure, since disruptions could impact a business profitability.

IT / computer positions range from computer programmers to softwaredevelopers to information security analysts. In IT / computer jobs, you could be working for companies such as data processing businesses and Internet service providers, but also in industries such as retail, medicine, and finance.

IT jobs require varying levels of education experience, from some college for computer support specialists ($46,260 in 2010 median pay) to bachelors degrees for computer systems analysts and database administrators (2010 median pay in the $70,000s) to doctorate degrees for computer and information research scientists (2010 median pay in the $100,000s), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

For example, database administrator jobs are expected to rise by 31 percent from 2010 to 2020, and computer and information research scientist jobs are expected to grow by 19 percent from 2010 to 2020, according to the Bureau. Other burgeoning IT / computer job titles include business architect, data scientist, social media architect, mobile technology expert, cloud architect, and enterprise mobile developer, according to infoworld.com.

To respond to the demand to fill IT / computer jobs, technical schools, community colleges, and two-year and four-year colleges and universities are creating more IT / computer programs and degrees to educate individuals. Online degree programs in IT / computers are available as well. Continuing education programs also can keep workers in IT / computer jobs up to date and advancing in their career.

The best people working in IT / computer jobs know their software, hardware, or product, but also are willing to problem solve if issues arise and work as a team, if needed. By working in an IT / computer job, you can be the go-to person for your employer.