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With most companies now relying heavily on IT for business, the need for constant review and improvement of systems has created huge demand for graduates with degrees in computer science or computer programming with knowledge of languages such as Oracle, C++ and Java.

Having said that, you may be surprised to learn that a computer-related degree is not always necessary for a job within IT. If you have a logical mind, a proven ability to solve problems, good analysis skills, attention to detail, well developed communication and interpersonal skills and can work well as part of a team, you may be considered, whatever your degree discipline.

Information technology is a broad term and encompasses a wide range of work areas. Opportunities within the industry include positions for IT consultants, computer programmers, software engineers, hardware engineers, systems analysts, systems managers, web designers, network engineers and IT support staff.

The Higher Education Statistics Agency identifies software houses and consultants as the largest graduate employers in the industry, accounting for 50.8% of the work, with manufacturing next (13%). Other employers include the financial services industry (8%), utilities and transport (7%), retail (4.6%), education (4.1%), government authorities (3.8%) and other employers (8.7%).

The key group of employers, software houses and consultants, vary from small companies to multinational organisations with offices worldwide. They work with other companies in all areas of IT to improve systems and often get involved with managing systems on a day-to-day basis.

The second biggest group, manufacturers, can be involved with hardware and software development and manufacturing as well as providing consultancy services and facilities management.

The choice is quite spectacular, so it's important to think carefully about which aspect of the industry you'd like to go into and match your skills accordingly.

After gaining experience within their discipline some people choose to become self-employed and work as a contractor. This can be highly rewarding financially but is less secure than permanent employment - contracts are never guaranteed.

If you want to work with leading technology and are looking for a varied and challenging career with substantial rewards, information technology may just be the one for you.

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