August 4, 1998
I'm planning on entering a career in IT. My question is what are the skills that will make me
valuable in the future? I see my path going in one of two ways, systems or programming. Which
has more potential for growth in this industry? It seems like systems administration can lead
to higher salaries with more and more experience. It also seems like you have to keep up with
new technology. Currently I'm studying for MCSE certification but I'm also interested in
different things.
There is no best choice here. It really comes down to what you're passionate about. The IT
industry is embracing change at record pace--not just change in technology, but in processes and
the kind of people that enter the playing field. You need to find your niche by trying different
roles and becoming an expert in one.
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