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In-demand information technology (IT) jobs

The tech industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 12% growth rate between 2018 and 2028, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. And according to an industry research report from CompTIA, the global information technology market is expected to reach $5 trillion this year. ...

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Best Paying Jobs in Technology

By Martina Mascali, Monster Contributor

Technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity shaping the future of our society. Most other industries also rely on technology to function, grow, and stay secure. In this article, you’ll find the best-paying jobs in technology, in terms of comp...

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How to Become a Data Analyst

By Jennifer Verta, Monster Contributor

With a projected 36% growth over the next decade for this profession, we’re not surprised you want to know how to become a data analyst. Data is everywhere and it has changed forever how organizations work and make decisions. Having someone that can filter the noise and make sense of data is no longer optional. Data analysts provide a range of i...

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Everything You Need to Know About Non-Technical Jobs in Tech

By Jennifer Verta, Monster Contributor

Do you have a non-STEM degree but want to break into the tech industry? Companies working in technology have much more to offer than just roles as web developers, software engineers or IT managers. Non-technical jobs in tech, aka those in which you don’t need to learn coding, computer programming languages or IT skills, are just as abundant. Think ...

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The 10 Best Cities for Tech Jobs

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

The tech industry has transformed the U.S. economy as well as the way we work and spend our free time. As tech continues to impact new areas of our lives, this rapidly growing tech sector also continues to pay well and offer good job security. If you want to pursue a career in tech, you’re probably wondering how to get a job in tech and whether ...

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How to Become a Computer Programmer

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

Computer applications exist for just about every business function you can imagine. Software developers and engineers design software to solve specific problems, streamline business processes, or improve computer users' experience. But software can only function when it's powered by a coding language. In fact, code is the building block of all comp...

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The 11 Best Tech Companies to Work For

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

There are over 585,000 tech companies nationally, but which ones have the best pay, benefits, career development, and flexibility for employees? In this article, we’ll cover what companies are in the technology field, including the best tech companies to work for and why you’ll want to apply. What Companies Are in the Technology Field? The...

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How to Become a Web Developer

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

It’s nearly impossible for a business to thrive without a website. They rely on web developers to put their creativity, attention to detail, and technical skills to work to build functional and visually appealing websites for their users. When you learn how to become a web developer, you’ll be an indispensable part of the workforce. Not only doe...

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How to Become a Web Designer

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

Poorly designed websites are not just eyesores; they often cause high bounce rates and result in fewer business leads, directly impacting a business’s bottom line. That’s why successful organizations turn to skilled web designers to keep their visitors engaged. If you have a good eye for how a website should look, you might want to learn how to bec...

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How to Become a Computer Forensic Investigator

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

Cybercriminals are often ninjas at covering their tracks, but they usually leave a fingerprint or two at the crime scene. The facts of a cyber case may seem counterintuitive to the average eye, but someone who leaves no stone unturned can help to catch these cyber crooks. Do you have a knack for solving mysteries? Then you might want to consider le...

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5 of the Highest-Paying Tech Jobs for Entry-Level Workers

By Daniel Bortz, Monster contributor

What do technology jobs pay? The bills, for starters. It's not just doctors, lawyers, and engineers who can start their careers with relatively high paychecks. Some tech jobs have that perk too. In fact, the median salary for tech workers is almost double the median national wage, according to CompTIA. Not only that, but the tech field is growin...

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How to Become a Database Administrator

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

It takes a fortress to guard critical personal and financial information. Except, a knack for numbers and strong analytical skills are far more effective than stone walls at protecting digital information. Insurance companies, educational institutions, and banks often rely on databases to store these important records. If you learn how to become a ...

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The 5 highest-paying associate degrees in technology

By Daniel Bortz, Monster contributor

According to estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), computer and information technology jobs are projected to grow from 2023 to 2033—much faster than the average for all occupations. Moreover, the median annual wage for these jobs was $104,420 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060....

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How to Become an IT Consultant

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

If you’ve ever wanted to take a sledgehammer to your laptop, then you know how frustrating computer issues can be. Businesses and organizations deal with these issues frequently. Without the help of an IT professional, an unexpected security risk or system glitch can power down daily business operations. By learning how to become an IT consultant, ...

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How to Get into Tech: Your Complete Guide

By Jennifer Verta, Monster Contributor

Interested in learning how to get into tech? We’re not surprised. Tech is a rapidly expanding field that can provide great opportunities both if you’re still deciding on your career path, or if you’re in need of a new professional challenge. Therefore, there couldn’t be a better time to start your tech job search. In this article you’ll find out...

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10 of the Best Jobs in Artificial Intelligence

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

From chatbots and virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles and robots, artificial intelligence technology has become a part of our lives. As AI technology continues to advance, it will become both the job of the future and the future of existing jobs. If you’re ready to join the robot revolution, read on to learn how to find jobs in artificial int...

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10 High-Paying Tech Jobs You Can Get Without a College Degree

By Mary Ellen Slayter, Monster contributor

It’s part of the highs and lows of looking at job ads: “Wow, look at that pay range—that’d be great! Oh, but they require a bachelor’s degree. Next.” Look, college isn’t for everyone. The good news is that employers know this, and there are in-demand industries and jobs—especially in the red-hot tech sector—where the right combination of experie...

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5 "Internet of Things" jobs you can apply for right now

By Mack Gelber, Monster staff

We’ve been hearing the term “Internet of Things” for a few years now, but mass adoption of the technology—which turns physical objects like cars or light bulbs into cloud-enabled data providers—seems to be forever dangling somewhere in the not-too-distant future. But that may not be the case much longer, as a report from market intelligence provide...

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You'll never guess which industry is now hiring hackers

By Kristen Felicetti, Monster contributor

For the job-seeking hackers of the world, the most sought-after employers tend to be the usual suspects: Think Google, Apple, Facebook or a host of trendy startups. But what if the coolest employer of all was…wait for it…a bank? That’s the hope behind a series of initiatives reported on in American Banker, as banks try to counter their—let’s be ...

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How to Become a Technical Project Manager

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

Want a job at the intersection of business and technology? You may be interested in learning how to become a technical project manager. As a technical project manager, you’ll have one foot in each world by managing business aspects of a tech project, such as timelines and budgets, while keeping the technical details straight. These significant resp...

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These are the highest paying developer skills and occupations

By Kristen Felicetti

As a Q&A-style developer resource, Stack Overflow sees thousands of programmers checking in each day to get answers on everything from string vectors to Jade templates. But if you’re also looking for detail on what makes the tech industry tick, its recent survey of over 50,000 developers worldwide should shoot to the top of your reading list. Wh...

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The 13 Highest-Paying Tech Companies You Should Know About

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

From startups to Big Tech, there are tons of high-paying jobs in the tech space. Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are just a few of the tech bigwigs that influence us, keep us connected, and provide a level of convenience previously unimagined. But for tech-savvy jobseekers, the highest-paying tech companies also offer a hefty paycheck and great perks...

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What Are the States With the Most Tech Jobs in the U.S.?

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

Are you a recent graduate or tech worker looking to crack the code on your job search? From the Big Apple to the Last Frontier, you can find tech jobs across the United States. In this article, we outline the states with the most tech jobs in the U.S.—from highest to lowest. You’ll also find details on remote opportunities, salary information, and ...

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How to Become a Data Scientist

By Martina Mascali, Monster Contributor

If you’re considering a career in technology, let us tell you all about how to become a data scientist, one of the best jobs in the U.S. in terms of salary, unemployment rate, and employee stress levels. Besides ranking sixth in the top 100 best jobs in the country, data scientist roles are also the third best technology jobs and rated sixth best S...

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The 10 highest-paid IT job titles

By Catherine Conlan

The information technology sector still commands high salaries in many leadership positions, with the opportunity to boost compensation even further with bonuses. That’s the latest from Computerworld’s IT Salary Survey 2015, which looked at compensation for IT positions from entry-level all the way up to the C-suite. Here are the 10 highest-paid IT...

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5 best-paying jobs in information technology

By Liz Torres

If you're looking for great pay, career stability and advancement, a career in information technology may be the right fit for you, whether it be in a tech company or in transportation, healthcare or retail fields. Many tech jobs are projected to grow in the next decade, much faster than the average for all occupations, due to the large increase in...

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5 Industries for IT Security Job Seekers

By Kelly O'Hara

IT security, or cybersecurity, has been a hot topic in the tech world as of late. While security jobs are needed more than ever, there has been a shortage of talent to fill these positions. For those in the tech field looking for a job and are willing to seek out new training (or those still in school with the opportunity to choose a career path...

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4 Reasons You Should Get an Internship in Design

By Kelly O'Hara

If you’re looking to start a career in web design or graphic design, you’re most likely already hard at work teaching yourself the basics or taking courses to further your knowledge or to work towards a degree. While coursework and practice is undoubtedly helpful to teach you the ins and outs of your desired field, there is much to be said about ha...

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Highest Paying Skills for Program Project Managers

By Sarah White

Program project managers in technology are most often responsible for overseeing a number of projects in one area of tech such as software development, design, user interface, and more. According to PayScale, the average salary for a program project manager is $79,609 annually, with a reported salary range of $45,904 to $136,272 per year. Here a...

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12 Promising STEM Careers

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, we interact with the world of STEM. There are a wide range of STEM careers, and many of them are in high demand and pay well. Groundbreaking technologies and new discoveries continue to advance STEM and create new job titles. What opportunities does the STEM field have for your career? We ...

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How to Become a DevOps Engineer

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

DevOps engineers are the link between software development and IT operations teams. At their core, they’re IT jacks-of-all-trades and use a variety of skills every day—from script coding to infrastructure automation. If you learn how to become a DevOps engineer, you’ll work in a dynamic Agile environment where you’ll oversee the software developmen...

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Your Guide to Cybersecurity Careers

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

With the great power of the Internet comes great responsibility—and potential danger for the businesses that store customer data online. An attack from cybercriminals can bring an organization to its knees, putting sensitive data and assets in jeopardy. That’s why the need for cybersecurity careers is greater today than ever. In this article, we...

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Highest Paying Skills and Cities for Application Developers

By Sarah White

Application developers are responsible for creating computer software and software solutions that will suit users needs. As an application developer you will be integral to every stage of the process from development to creation, as well as any future modifications or updates to the software. The goal of an application developer is to create softwa...

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6 entry level IT jobs to start your career

By Sarah White, Monster contributor

A successful career in technology begins with scouting out some awesome entry-level IT jobs. But with a multitude of tech jobs and companies clambering for your talent, it may feel overwhelming to determine a solid starting point. On the upside, that means odds are in your favor. With more and more people relying on technology in their everyday ...

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How to Transition From Information Technology to Cyber Security

By Sarah White

We take the ease of electronic payments, online ordering, and mobile banking for granted – that is until you get hacked or there is a security breach. It can be daunting to know that your credit card information is sitting in the hands of an anonymous hacker,and for companies that get hacked, the stakes are also high. It can quickly become a PR nig...

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IT Pros Can Find a Variety of Jobs in Insurance Industry

By John Rossheim, Monster Senior Contributing Writer

What are the prospects for an IT pro looking for a job in insurance when the candidate has little or no experience in that industry? It’s likely to be a rewarding search, according to Kevin Reeves, corporate IT recruiter for State Farm Insurance. “Right now, it’s a candidate’s market,” he says. “Supply is low and demand is high.” Still, the e...

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How to Break into the Retail Technology Industry

By Dillon Price, Monster Contributor

From virtual reality shopping to AI-powered customer service, the world of retail technology is full of exciting opportunities. Not only do you get to be surrounded by the latest retail gadgets and gizmos, but you also get to help customers take their shopping experience to the next level. Whether you’re looking to start your tech career or are ...

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Information Architects

By Allan Hoffman, Monster Tech Jobs Expert

Among dotcom-era job titles, information architect is notable for its staying power. But the relatively new status of this job role presents both challenges and opportunities for information-architect wannabes. After all, the work an information architect does is not as easily described as that of a coder or network engineer. The Information Arc...

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Break into IT with Temporary Work

By Allan Hoffman, Monster Tech Jobs Expert

The business world may be looking for technology pros, but you're not a pro (yet) if you have a new certification and no experience. How do you gain that experience? One way is to take temporary assignments. Working as a temp may not be your ultimate goal, but when you're launching a career, you want to get experience any way possible. A tempora...

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Switch Your IT Specialty

By Allan Hoffman, Monster Tech Jobs Expert

You might think that changing your technology specialty wouldn’t be nearly as difficult as making a wholesale career change. After all, expertise in one area of IT should have some relevance in another, right? That’s true enough, but it doesn’t mean that making a transition within IT is easy to pull off. Far from it. Changing IT career tracks...

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Career Spotlight: Game Programmer

By Allan Hoffman, Monster Tech Jobs Expert

To a game fanatic with a technical bent, the idea of coding software for a game might seem like nirvana. Real-world video game programmers know better. And while many of them love their jobs, they also know the reality of the work: Game programming often requires long hours grappling with just one piece of a game. "Most gamers get into games ...

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IT Contract Work FAQ

By Allan Hoffman, Monster Tech Jobs Expert

contract jobs, essentially spending several months on a project with one organization and then moving on to a new assignment elsewhere. Sometimes this work arrangement is by choice; other times it's a way for techies to earn a living between full-time jobs. Even if techies learn the ins and outs of contract employment over the course of their ca...

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7 Fintech Careers You Can Count On

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

Behind the scenes of the increasingly fast-paced financial industry, armies of tech professionals work diligently to create new and innovative products, protect customers and assets from security risks, and maximize investments. These jobs are just one part of the growing industry called fintech, short for financial technology. Interested in lea...

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How to Become a System Administrator

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

In our interconnected world, system administrators play a crucial role. They are the epicenter of any organization’s computer systems, keeping networks running to avoid downtimes that cost time and money. Are you looking for a job where you can be the hero behind the scenes–and sometimes the hands-on problem-solver? Read on to learn how to becom...

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Top IT Organizations

By Allan Hoffman, Monster Tech Jobs Expert

"It's not what you know, it's who you know." Techies ignore this adage at their peril. Even in the skills-crazed world of database administrators and PHP programmers, networking matters, no doubt about it. One surefire way to connect with others -- and advance your career -- is by joining technology organizations. Here's our list of top techn...

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Technology in nursing is advancing. Are you?

By Patricia Scanlon, Monster contributor

Today’s health care workplaces require nursing and technology to go hand-in-hand. It’s all around, all the time—whether it’s electronic health records, computerized infusion pumps, digital drug delivery systems, or any of the other technologies that are now being used in hospitals and other health care settings. But all these new computer system...