Gauri Chhabra
One sector that has made India loom large on the world horizon is the IT and ITeS.Today, the products and end results of information technology have pervaded our daily lives, whether it’s the operating systems on mobile phones, the computer networks that automate everyday financial transactions, or the realms of information sought and found on the Internet.
According to NASSCOM, India’s IT sector is increasing yearly at the rate of 25 % approx., expecting to contribute high percentage in the country’s GDPforeign exchange earnings and employment generation. As world is becoming more and more computer savvy, offices are becoming paperless.This cascades to a growing demand for trained professionals.In IT sector, there are a number of courses which are in high demand as they give you good earning after completing them.
Specialization and Qualifications:
The educational qualifications required for some of the IT industry jobs for fresh pass-outs are:
* System Development- deals in developing software in different languages and testing them.
* Systems Analysis – BE/ B.Tech, Electronics, Communication, Computer Science.System Analyst deals in computer development and gives customized services.
* Data Warehousing – BE Computer Science/ MCA
* E-Commerce/EDP BE / B.Tech/ MCA.
* Network Designer – BE Computer Science, BE Electrical & Communication Networking means connecting computers to one another so that data sharing could be made possible easily.Courses in hardware and networking are usually run by private institutions and are short term. While taking admissions, students should confirm that these institutes run chip level advanced courses.
* Web Designing
* Research and Development in Peripheral Integration
* Product Quality Control and Reliability Testing
* Computer Manufacturing
* Maintenance Service
* Application Programming
* For Post Graduate level, courses are MCA and M.Tech. One can also go for M.Phil.orPh.D. in Computer Science or IT.
DOEACC which runs under the Information Technology Ministry of India offers different level of courses. These courses are basically conducted at four levels O -level, A-level, B-level and C-level. These courses are equivalent to above various Diploma or Degree level courses. Further, these courses are very well considered for jobs in IT sector.
Career Scape:
IT/ITeS industry is one of the largest employers in India. Not only the industry offer numerous jobs but also tries to follow diverse employment practices and encourages people with different skill sets, gender, abilities and qualifications to work together. IT industry in India has created employment opportunities in non- metro cities giving the students a chance to enter this field. Nearly, 33-50% employees of large IT firms belong to non-metro areas.
IT industry also encourages differently-abled people by employing and training them. ITES industry provides an opportunity to the non-technical and less qualified people to enter this field. In addition, this field has helped and is still focusing on women empowerment. The increasing trend of number of women getting employed in this sector exhibits that this sector offers equal opportunities and benefits to women.
Professional Pathways:
Every organization has a computer-related component that’s critical for getting the job done. So you might program or engineer computer software ,evaluate and implement the proper computer network architecture to fulfill a company’s objectives, develop or administer websites, coordinate a company’s information security, or design games and apps.
A strong background in the technical fundamentals of computer science and programming languages like Java, Microsoft. NET, and C++ are obviously important for success in the field. But a creative brain and an ambition to stay updated on the newest advances in the field — whether through books or training is also imperative, as there’s never one way to solve a problem and technologies are constantly evolving.
It’s also important that you can communicate and work well with others, because you’ll likely be working in a group with other programmers, engineers, or architects. And don’t expect to arrive at an interview with strong grades as the main proof of your desirability as a candidate; be prepared to show hiring managers your code from a class project or a student competition
Salaries in information technology are strong.Web developers start out earning an average of Rs 200,000 a year.
Your IT Career: In order to get hired in IT, you’ll need a strong undergraduate background in computer science, math, and physics classes, because while you’ll learn plenty on the job, recruiters and employees in the field stress that those technical building blocks are crucial for cementing the kind of analytical thinking that’s necessary to succeed.
While there’s not a set career trajectory in IT, as a recent college graduate, you might enter the workforce as an entry-level computer programmer or software engineer, where you’d be writing or updating code or engineering computer software.
On the Fast Track: Hot areas of IT where jobs are expected to grow include cybersecurity and cloud computing, and mobile- and Web-based games and apps are exploding. So if you know the mobile programming language HTML5, or are a whiz at using Flash to design cool graphics, you’ll have a leg up. The field of Web analytics, used to enhance user experience or business functions, is also poised for huge growth, so if you have a background in both computer science and marketing or business, you’ll be an in-demand hire.
Next Rung
After a few years, you could advance in the ranks to become a senior level engineer after becoming faster and more skilled at solving increasingly complex software solutions that involve more moving parts. But recruiters emphasize that ambitious and hardworking entry level hires can make an impact and advance quickly if they show the talent and the drive to continue taking on more responsibilities. An engineer with a knack for management might advance to become a project manager, directing groups of engineers and programmers. But if you prefer the technical side of the coin, you’d advance to become a senior developer, and then a team lead, in which you’re advising the team of developers. Within about 10 years, you might become an architect, in which you are mapping out and testing the kinds of technologies that will best accomplish your goal, and which requires a bigger picture view of the business and its objectives
The Challenges Ahead:
Even though demand of engineers is higher than other graduates in India, the IT industry is at times unable to hire talented people. Many engineering graduates do not have in-depth knowledge of the IT field and are unable to meet the industry standards. Sometimes they lack skills such as good communication and soft skills.
In order to cut the clutter, you need to have strong communication skills and the creativity to approach a problem thereby creating magic through your code
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