I have been working in sales support for an IT company
for two years and have a personal interest and natural capability
with technology. I understand and sell all aspects of IT (hardware
and software, from mice to servers) for all
manufacturers.
I manage project rollouts to customers and get involved in
almost every aspect of the sale and implementation. I feel I could
train in any aspect of IT and do well, and most importantly be
happy in what I do.
I am interested to know what employers are currently looking
for, and if there are any shortages for particular roles. I am
still quite young and can train in whatever seems to be the best
option.
The solution
Technical presales will provide a well-paid
challenge
Having a firm grasp of your goals and aspirations is key here.
Mapping out your future can often prove difficult but can, in the
long run, support you through the many stages of your IT career. In
your current role the natural progression would be to make the move
into technical presales, which is well paid and both technically
and commercially challenging. Industry sectors such as security or
server/networking hardware may be of interest to you based on your
background.
Making the switch into industry-specific software could prove to
be tricky as this often requires a development background or even a
relevant technical degree - of course if you already have this then
the software route may be open to you. Like all things, having
industry-specific accreditations will help enormously, with more
and more employers seeing this as essential for any prospective
candidate.
It is also important, if you can, to try to differentiate
yourself by developing a specialist range of skills in a specific
area. Considering which area of the project lifecycle you find most
rewarding and what you perceive to be your strengths will help you
to fine tune the decisions in finding your next step on the career
ladder.
Solution by Nick Dettmar, managing director of
Computer
People
More Next Move career advice>>