careerBack in the mid 1990′s, computer careers were all the rage. The dot com explosion had taken the world by storm, and people who were knowledgeable and qualified to work on computers, either in repairs or operations, were in high demand. There were thousands of jobs available in the field, and not nearly enough trained people to fill them all. It was a computer job heyday, and times were good. Schools teaching computer skills couldn’t keep up with the demand for classes, and every graduate seemed guaranteed to get a well-paying job right away. The Internet is still here, and computers are everywhere. But, is the demand for computer jobs still the same, or has the recession put a damper on what was once a thriving industry?

First of all, yes, there is still a demand for computer jobs. Nearly every business uses computers, and people who can repair or operate them are always needed. This is true in just about every type of business. This translates into millions of jobs in the computer field, and there are inevitably going to be vacancies. It’s still very easy for someone to go into computer repair, website maintenance, tech support, data entry, and other specialized areas of computer operation. The need for people to fill those jobs is NOT going away.

One look at the newspaper classifieds in your area will show you this. You’ll probably find dozens of listings for computer jobs, even today. Even better, jobs involving computers are still lucrative, because so many people are still unable to use them properly. Even simple data entry jobs require someone with training. If you don’t have the skills you need to get into a computer job, you can gain those skills at your local community or technical college. There are also vocational and specialized training centers to help. Computer jobs are just as in demand as they always were, in spite of the bad economy. If you love computers or have an affinity for technology, this could be just the opportunity for you, and you can make good money doing it.

This is the fifth installment in our jobs & careers series. Be sure to check back for updates…

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