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Introduction

What is an IT technician? IT technicians either provide general desktop and printer support for a company and/or its clients, or they provide network support. Network IT technicians install networking equipment, such as routers and switches, as well as cabling. They regularly monitor networks to ensure that they are running optimally and that no problems are slowing down a network's performance.

Work Duties

  • Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability.

  • Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.

  • Repairing or replacing damaged hardware.

  • Performing tests and evaluations of new software and hardware.

  • Managing technical documentation.

  • AND MORE

Work Conditions

Working Conditions According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer technicians in most fields work in "well-lighted, comfortable offices or computer laboratories." While most work an average of 40 hours a week, about 15 of those in this field work over 50 hours a week.

Skills Needed

There are many important skills which can be utilised in IT Devlopment.

The most important ones are:

  • Coding

  • Communicaton

  • Networks

  • Time Managment

Requirements Needed

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

  • 2+ years of experience in computer networks and systems maintenance.

  • A+, Linux+, or Cisco Certified Network Associate accreditation advantageous.

  • Proficient in database programming and software installation.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Good interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

PROS CONS

PRO 1

IT Pays Very Well

How would you like to make a six-figure salary right out of school? A career in IT means that you will be paid very well for the work that you do.

On average, IT folks are paid about $89,000 a year. Tech support staff are paid the lowest, while IT managers are paid around $141,000 a year.

It’s not guaranteed that you’ll make a ton of money in your first IT job. You do have the opportunity to make more than the average person and work your way up.

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CON 1

You Still Need Soft Skills

Some IT departments do nothing but put out fires all day long. You can be sure that there will be outages and other issues that you have to fix right away.

If you’re in the development department, you have to work long hours to meet firm deadlines. You’re in a pressure-filled job, and you always have to deliver your best.

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PRO 2

You Have a Clear Career Path

Not only are your skills transferrable, but you can also learn more and work your way up the corporate ladder. IT careers start out in secondary roles, such as support or development.

If you’re ambitious and want to get a promotion, you can do that. You can become an IT manager, IT Enterprise Architect, and eventually the Chief Information Officer of an organization.

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CON 2

IT is Stressful

Some IT departments do nothing but put out fires all day long. You can be sure that there will be outages and other issues that you have to fix right away.

If you’re in the development department, you have to work long hours to meet firm deadlines. You’re in a pressure-filled job, and you always have to deliver your best.

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PRO 3

You Can Start Your Own Business

If you dream of being your own boss and calling your own shots, a career in IT is for you. You can easily start your own business in IT if working for a large company doesn’t appeal to you.

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More businesses are starting to outsource IT to save money, which means an IT consulting services business is a good option for you.

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CON 3

IT Staff Are Underappreciated

There isn’t enough free Mountain Dew in the world to show how much your work matters. Yet, people seem to be quick to tell you that you’re doing a bad job.

When things are going incredibly well, no one notices that the IT staff is doing a great job. However, one minute of downtime leads to blame. You bear the brunt of it.

If you want a job where you’re front and center and constantly recognized, IT might not be the career for you. You’d have to work for an incredible company that values the work that you do.

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CARREER

Apprenticeship

The Information Technology Apprenticeship Program (ITAP) is an exciting recruitment program, targeting graduated post-secondary students from a diploma or degree program in computer science, information technology, and/or information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

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Requirements/Certifications

In order to be a certified Technitian, you may need to pass several certifications/exams including the CCNA, Comp TIA A+, Network +, CISSP, MCSE ETC.

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SALARY

Average Canadian Salary:

$53,422

SCHOOLS

University of Toronto

Waterloo University

Ryerson University

CERTIFICATIONS

CONCLUSION

IT Technicians are needed more and more as everything is becoming digitised and the constant updating/upgrading or maintaining of cloud services/platforms is becoming much more important.

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More and more demand is being created for the use of IT Technicians, and it’s the perfect opportunity for anyone who likes dealing with computers and can work in a team.

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Additionally, there is plenty of oppourtunity for a career in IT Development, and there are also many neighbouring careers related to such, where the education, training and certifications can also be usefull. With the Salary, Availability and Stability, an IT career is a great choice for a career heading into the future generations.

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I wouldn’t want to be an IT Technician as I know I can be even better then that and possibly go into business related to computer/computer selling.