I.T. Careers

Navigating the Ever-Evolving IT Career Landscape

In today's rapidly transforming tech world, IT professionals face both unprecedented opportunities and challenges. The career landscape shifts almost daily, with emerging technologies disrupting traditional roles and creating entirely new specializations.  This resource list serves as a starting point through this dynamic terrain. From certification pathways to industry forums, these curated links provide valuable guidance for both newcomers and veterans.

The rise of artificial intelligence particularly demands urgent attention—professionals who fail to adapt risk obsolescence, while those who embrace continuous learning will thrive. Bookmark these resources as your foundation for ongoing professional development in an industry where yesterday's expertise becomes tomorrow's outdated skill set.  If you have any other links you can contribute send me a message.

Posts on IT Careers and You

• Are You Looking for a Job or a Career?
• Innovation, Emerging Technology and Opportunity
• Which IT Career is Right for You?
• CompTIA Quiz--Which Tech Career Fits You Best?

Job Search Tips

• Ask Engadget: I'm a student trying to find my first job or internship
• These are the 6 essential things you need to do to land your first job
• The 15 Most in demand Tech Jobs for 2024
• What Your Resume Should Look Like
• Top 10 resume mistakes to avoid (Monster)
• Building a Professional Online Presence
• No Experience?--6 Ways to Gain the IT Experience Employers Are Looking For

Interviewing Tips

• This is how introverts can prepare for job interviews (Fast Company)
• 10 questions software developers should expect in a job interview (TechRepublic)
• 25 Phone Interview Tips To Get You to the Next Round (from Indeed)
• Typical interview questions for IT help desk jobs
• 7 Technical Support Interview Questions and Answers from Indeed.com

Other Career Posts I Recommend

• IT Careers: 10 Things IT Leaders Would Tell Their Kids (Information Week)
• Top programming languages to learn in 2024  (IEEE)
• Looking for a Coding Job? Attributes Employers Look for in a Coder Beyond Coding Skills
• Do You Need a Traditional Computer Science Degree to Be an Effective Software Engineer?
• Why You Should Think of Your Career as a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder
• From Campus to Corporate: Essential Skills Every New Grad Needs
• Riding the Skill Wave: How to Stay Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Job Market

Professional Websites

• Top Networking Organizations for IT Professionals
• Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
• CompTIA IT Certification Roadmap
• Microsoft Certification Programs
• CISCO Certification Programs

Internships

• FBI Honors Internship Program
• Summer internships for college students
• College Board:  How to Find an Internship You Will Value
• Glassdoor.com - Search for US Internships

Linux

• Linux Professional Institute
• Linux Foundation
• 12 IT skills every sysadmin should have on their resume in 2024
• Linux.com Site
• Why AI and Linux Are at the Core of IT Hiring Trends in 2025
• Free Linux Training Resources from the Linux Foundation

Information Security

• SANS Cybersecurity Training
• ISSA Career Center

I.T. Certifications

• The 15 Top IT Certifications for 2025 (Global Knowledge)
• Are Your Tech Certifications Actually Worth the Money?
• The 29 Most Valuable IT Certifications

Research Triangle Park

Did you know that within an hour and a half east of the Triad is one of the largest technology centers in the U.S.?  Research Triangle Park (RTP) in Durham NC is full of companies that either have their corporate headquarters or major technology divisions housed.  Also the Raleigh, Durham, and Cary areas have large numbers of technology companies where many I.T. professionals work. Here are some links to more information about RTP and the Raleigh/Durham area:

• rtp.org
• IT companies in North Carolina

Updated 9/2025