7 Forming an IT Career Plan

DOI: 10.1201/9781003204114-7

7.1 Introduction

Businesses worldwide are now using the latest technologies to stay ahead of their competitors. Consequently, the need for skilled, educated, and capable IT professionals is growing drastically.

The process of carrier planning is time consuming but plays a crucial role in reaching one’s target goals within a required timeframe. One may suffer long-term consequences if one does not plan properly. What individuals want to achieve in their life’s work is fundamental to who they are. Every individual creates his/her own unique experience that forms their perspective on the world. One’s job preferences will be guided in part by his/her previous experiences as well as influenced ...

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