Experience That Gives You an Edge
Nothing beats hands-on experience for building your confidence and your future employer's confidence. We offer many opportunities for involvement, including internships, part-time employment, student clubs and organizations, and access to industry professionals. You'll develop the skills you need to step into a high-tech job market.
What About the Job Market?
The demand for high-tech jobs is the highest it has ever been. According to this article from CIO Insight, the number of employed IT pros in the U.S. continues to grow, contrary to recent events in the rest of the economy.
In general, there are two major career tracks in technology: technical and management.
To get a better idea of the many things you can do with a career in computing, check out
this free brochure from the Association for Computing Machinery.
Find Out More About High-tech Careers
Before you get too far down the path towards graduation, you will want to work closely with the Office of Career and Academic Development which can help you in career selection and in finding a job. The staff in this office are very knowledgeable of the current employment market and are highly skilled in career counseling and placement services.