Are you looking to change careers? Not sure what you want to do? Well, Information Technology might be the way to go. If you are someone that likes taking on new challenges in your work, the technology industry is a great path to choose. Technology is essential to the success of various different fields and technology professionals are always in demand. If that hasn’t convinced you yet, technology professionals are among the most well paid professionals. Changing careers is one of the biggest decisions job seekers face, so you want to make sure you have a plan. There are technical schools such as ITT Technical Institute and Porter and Chester Institute that offer certifications and degrees to get you started in your next career. Once you receive your certificate or degree, the next step is to find that perfect job! A lot of these technical schools assist you with getting your foot in the door in your new field. Need help building your resume? They have career placement specialists to assist you with resume building. They also offer placement assistance and are partnered with various companies that hire their alumni. Micro Tech Staffing can also assist you with finding contract or contract to hire positions in your new field. Accepting a contract position gives you the opportunity to gain some experience in your new profession and allows you to be exposed to different work environments to ultimately find the best option for you. We have placed many entry level candidates in various positions, whether it’s contract (where you can gain experience and move on to your next contract position) or contract to hire (where you eventually get hired as a permanent employee of the company you’re working for). So, if you think you have what it takes and you’re ready to join the exciting world of IT, we’d love to hear from you! Leanne Scarola - Senior Technical Recruiter