Past two decades has seen the most significant period for Indian economy. Our country
has really emerged out as an economic destination with great clarity and furor.
The most precious achievements of this period is the development of Information
Technology. Indian Software industry has made significant contributions to the world
of IT by gifting some of the leaders of the industry of from Indian origin. The
industry has been performing at a staggering rate of growth of about 50 per cent
every year and has sustained
global competition.
The government of India has been helping the development of domestic IT industry
with a view to tap the maximum potential of the sector. Various steps have been
taken such as earmarking a separate ministry, removal of license rule, creating
industry friendly government departments, offering tax benefits, allowing foreign investment in the sector, and promoting NRIs to set up business in India and by
creating special economic zones.
Career opportunities in IT sector are bright and growing in India as well as abroad.
IT is a diverse industry in which companies are looking for a multi-skilled, tech
savvy workforce. Even if you are not planning to enter the sector directly, you
will still
need IT skills for employment in other sectors. India's large population
is more of strength than weakness.
Some of the areas of specialization in the IT Industry are-
Designing Research and Development
Product Quality Control
Reliability Testing
Computer Manufacturing
Maintenance Service
System Developing
Programming
Software Engineering
Networking
Application Programming
EDP/ E- Commerce
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Database Warehousing and
Management
Operating jobs, Computer operators, Data Entry
Education and Training
The IT industry is all upbeat for hiring talented people. The demand of engineers
is more as compared to other graduates in India.
Hardware and Software areas in this sector require science background and mathematical
skills for the technical work. Programmers require analytical power and mental ability.
IT enabled job roles require creative, problem solving and technical skills.
Good communication is a must for all the job roles.
Some of the most common educational qualifications required for jobs in the specific
areas
within the IT industry are:
BE/ B.Tech, Electronics, Communication, Computer Science
BE Computer Science/ MCA
BE / B.Tech/ MCA
BE Computer Science, BE Electrical & Communication
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