Itsworking.org -- the complete guide to computer technology careers

Computer technology careers are needed in virtually every industry and business, from healthcare to financial markets to manufacturing plants. At itsworking.org you can learn all about computer technology careers, the education and curriculum needed, and job responsibilities and salaries. Hear directly from real people about their computer technology jobs at cool companies such as Microsoft, Macromedia, Volkswagen, Fender Guitar, Netscape, IBM, Roland and Qualcomm.

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Whether you see yourself as a software applications user, administrator, hardware/software producer or technician, there are exciting computer technology careers available for those with the right education and abilities. From healthcare and biotechnology, to business and finance, there are technology careers waiting for you at itsworking.org. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, this entire occupational field is expected to grow significantly through 2010. This rapid growth includes an increase in e-commerce, ever-expanding use of the Internet, development of new hardware and software devices and advances in biomedical engineering and biomedical informatics.

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Did you know that biomedical engineering is one of the fastest growing occupational fields? From designing artificial hearts to researching new medical imaging techniques, this field is looking for people who have a multidisciplinary educational background in both life science and engineering. These individuals must be capable of solving problems in medicine and biology. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the employment prospects of these biomedical engineers and technologists will increase by about 31.4% (compared to 9.4% for total engineering jobs) through 2010. This is double the rate for all other job types combined.

Healthcare informatics is another field experiencing rapid growth. This field combines the study of information systems with biomedical principles and healthcare practices. The demand for these medical technologists is increasing rapidly. This is due to the massive undertaking of applying the human genome data to medicine and applying genetic research to agricultural product development. Informatics specialists are also in demand because of the explosion of healthcare information kept electronically for medical analysis and diagnosis, mandates for regulatory compliance in the area of privacy and security and insurance claims reimbursements. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job growth of more than 25% in healthcare through 2010 - with an increase of more than 2 million jobs. In fact, they predict a critical need for people in this field.

Itsworking.org - everything you need to plan your future work experiences

In virtually every field, there are challenging career opportunities for those who have the right education, skill base and attitude. To help you understand what's happening today in the job market, we provide a comprehensive listing of occupations, required education, and curriculum and salary information. From new jobs to the latest career trends, ItsWorking.org is a wonderful resource for everyone from high school students to the adult worker looking to expand his/her career options.

The site's "Working at Cool Companies" section will give you a good look at what it would be like to work at Volkswagen, Fender, Netscape, IBM, Microsoft and other cutting edge companies! "What's New" provides the latest scoop on new technology career opportunities.