Are you feeling bored with your current career path? Maybe you’re looking for a new opportunity to learn and grow? If so, it may be time to consider a job change.
It’s never too late or too early to make a switch. One of the keys to a new career path is knowing what type of job will best suit your talents, desires, and goals.
At Patel Consultants, we specialize in a wide range of Staffing and Recruiting Solutions. We have great companies looking for great IT candidates, just like you, for permanent jobs and contract work every day. Are you looking for an awesome IT job or gig? Call us today at 908-964-7575.
In this post, we’re going to discuss three great career paths that look like rock-solid choices for the next several years, in the following context:
- What do you need to know about each industry?
- How much money can you make?
- Some excellent tips on managing a career change!
So what is the number one reason people decide to change jobs or career paths?
You may have guessed it. Salary and overall compensation benefits are still at the top of the list. According to CRM giant HubSpot:
Earning more money is the top reason people leave jobs. In fact, PayScale research found 25% of people surveyed left their jobs for higher pay — ranking far above people who left because they were unhappy, wanted more flexibility, or needed to relocate.
So we’re going to look at these three red-hot career fields:
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Sales
- Business/Finance Analyst
Why these three?
Information technology is growing at break-neck speeds, and that doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon.
So, how much of the anticipated growth is hype, and how much is reality-based? In all candor, there is not much hype in the IT hiring market right now. According to the IT training experts over at Interview Kickstart, the top-paying IT jobs for next year will average between $107,000 and $140,000 per year in salary alone.
Many of these opportunities will not even require a college degree. For example, coders who have learned their skills online can earn upwards of $100,000 per year. This is not to say that a college degree doesn’t help you—it unequivocally does. But there are some great opportunities for those candidates without degrees as well.
And don’t discount online certifications. These are of particular value for cloud computing skills like DevOps, data science and analytics, DevSecOps, and machine learning.
Candidates switching over to IT from technical fields outside of traditional information technology will fill many of these high-paying jobs. There are definitely some excellent opportunities for job seekers who are looking for a career change.
The bottom line is that IT is a strong career choice right now, but it’s not for everyone. You should be an analytical person with meticulous attention to detail who likes to solve problems if you’re thinking about getting into the IT space.
The IT Sales field is growing in parallel with the technical side of the space.
IT sales can be a great career choice for somewhat tech-savvy candidates who don’t want to be tied to a desk. Great salespeople are tenacious competitors with excellent social and communications skills. These and other soft skills can make or break a technical salesperson, so a critical self-evaluation is essential.
Are there good compensation packages for IT salespeople? In a word, yes. According to job board giant Indeed, the average salary for a salesperson in the United States in 2021 to date is $63,000.
Of course, in sales, there is always a commission-based upside. This essentially means the sky’s the limit as far as compensation. IT salespeople regularly make $100,000 – 200,000 per year.
Another career choice to watch is the Business and Financial Analyst profession.
Companies in today’s ultra-competitive world are always looking for ways to streamline their operations and business processes. Business analysts take a data-driven approach to business process analysis. The data used by BAs is often derived from financial information. So an understanding of finance and accounting is requisite to a successful BA career.
College degrees are helpful but not required. The compensation aggregators over at Salary.com list current salaries for BAs in the range of $70,000 – $87,000. As always, experiential knowledge and credentials can push that range up significantly.
If you’re the analytical type who has a solid foundational knowledge of business operations and finance, this growing field might just be perfect for you.
So how can potential job candidates effectively and successfully manage a job search or even a complete career change?
That’s the easy part.
Consider engaging with an established recruiting and staffing agency to help you. An industry-leading recruiting firm can streamline your job search by helping you locate those great companies that are looking for candidates with your skills, credentials, and experience.
Contact Patel Consultants Today!
Are you an IT professional looking for temporary, contract, or permanent work?
At Patel Consultants, we help IT professionals, just like you, find that perfect job or gig every day!
Call us today at 908-964-7575, or get in touch online. Our expert recruiters are waiting for your call.
