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Is IT Right for You?

Whether you’re exploring technology as a career or have already taken the first steps, you may still be wondering if IT is the right path for you. This short career assessment tool analyzes your personality and preferences to see where you might be a strong candidate for an IT career.

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How would you describe your current IT status?

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I am learning about IT to decide if it’s the right career path for me.

I’m a college student studying IT.

I work in IT but do not hold any certifications.

I work in IT and hold at least one IT certification.

How do you feel about problem solving and puzzles?

I try to figure out why the problem occurred and how I can fix it, but also how to make it even better.

I will work to solve a problem if it’s brought to my attention.

I try to identify problems before they occur. I take things apart to understand how they operate and put them back together so that they work better than they did before.

I love solving problems. If you have a problem, I’ll find the answer.

How do you respond when something breaks?

I get my hands dirty, trying different things until I figure out a solution.

I refer to the instruction manual and attempt to fix it.

I start with the instruction manual, but if I don’t find the answers I need, I go online to find alternative solutions.

I find someone to fix it.

Which of these statements best describes your communication skills?

I’m a bit reserved and tend to keep to myself.

I like to listen to others before formulating a response.

I’m a people person! I love sharing my knowledge with others, although sometimes I get caught up in the technical details.

I love teaching others about technology and try to put it into terms they can understand.

Which of these is most important or most appealing to you?

I want a job where I have the potential to make a lot of money.

I want a job that’s flexible that allows me to get away when I need to.

I want a job where I can help people.

I like to work independently at my desk without distraction.

Which of these resources would you find most beneficial as you grow in your IT career?

Connecting with other IT pros to learn from their experience.

Earning an IT certification.

Completing a class or training to prepare for my certification exam.

Accessing an IT-specific job board where I can find my dream job.

Developing a resume that highlights my IT experience and credentials and grabs employers’ attention.

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