Jobs in Technology
Technology is another trend which keeps on growing, with computer-related jobs also expected to experience massive growth, but you can still cash in on this without entering a high-tech career. The increased application of technology in daily life also creates more jobs in sales and if you enjoy teaching, there is plenty of scope for educating people in how to use the latest inventions. These jobs do require a certain amount of technical knowledge, but their main focus is on other skills and you can specialize in one small area. Of course, technology moves incredibly quickly and you’ll have to keep up. So you’ll have to enjoy ongoing learning!
And for those of you who truly hate technology, how about helping people deal with the increased stress that technology causes? This seems to be more topical than the time-saving benefits which were talked about so much in the past!
The rapid growth of the internet has led to many new opportunities, not only for young computer geeks, but also for people of all ages who want to make a living from home. Many internet-related skills are therefore in demand, from teaching beginners how to surf and send email, to programming and designing websites. Depending on age (despite laws against age discrimination, computer-related jobs tend to go to younger workers) and ability, jobs in these areas can be in full-time employment, on short-term contract or on a freelance basis. Anyone with internet skills can use them to build their own online business or help other people build theirs.
And if you don’t like the internet, how about organizing internet-free activities for families? With kids spending so much time in front of computer screens, communication within the family is an area in need of encouragement.
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Agreed.
At http://www.odesk.com (I work here), we’ve seen a lot of younger developers signing up as freelancers. In addition to thousands of experienced freelancers and IT companies, we see a growing number of college students getting jobs through our network.
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