Job for the future IT Specialists

Average hourly wage

$46.15

Job description

These individuals design, implement, and evaluate computer systems. They perform consulting and advisory tasks. They analyze their clients’ needs in order to develop recommendations on computer systems. They are self-employed or work for consulting firms and information technology (IT) departments in the private or public sectors.

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Conventional: People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.

Main tasks

IT Analysts and Consultants

Determine and document the IT needs of users.
Design, use, and maintain databases and applications.
Make recommendations on computer system problems.
Optimize software efficiency and quality.
Analyze the costs of development, use, and optimization of systems.
Participate in the development, implementation, and execution of IT strategies.
Advise IT managers within companies.
Prepare presentations and written reports based on research, data collection, and analysis from multiple sources.
Design and optimize algorithms. IT Systems Quality Assurance Analysts
Optimize software efficiency and quality.
Design and implement software lifecycle procedures.
Advise IT managers within companies. Systems Auditors
Conduct independent reviews to evaluate quality assurance practices, software products, and information systems.