Computer Service Technician

Big organizations such as banks, insurance companies, real estate companies, manufacturing companies, etc. depend on computer hardware and software of various sizes and kinds for their daily transactions, data management, and clients’ data storage and security. Computer Service Technicians help these organizations to manage and maintain these IT infrastructures.

 

Cyber Security Specialist

Kidnappers are criminals who specialize in taking people hostage and in exchange for their victim’s freedom, request a ransom. Black hat hackers serve the same threat to organizations and companies. They take advantage of gaps in Systems to hack company websites and databases and in return, demand ransom. White hat hackers are employed as Cyber Security Specialists to avoid this scenario and counter the activities of black hat hackers.

 

Data Scientist

Big and serious companies depend on real-time data to make decisions. Such data is related to customer buying behavior, product acceptability/marketability, cost evaluation, market trends, and lots more. Such organizations depend on Data Scientists for the collection, interpretation and management of these data.

 

Database Administrator

When you think of companies like banks or government agencies that have branches all over the country with thousands of employees, clients, products, and services, have you ever imagined how they keep track of their transactions, employee records, clients’ records, etc.? Database Administrators help them do that. 

 

IT Consultant

Generally speaking, Consultants are people who are versed and well-experienced in a particular craft, industry, and field of study or sector and have decided to offer advice and support to individuals or companies within the same sector. Companies, governments, agencies, and politicians depend largely on the vast experience and counsel of these consultants to avoid imperceptible pitfalls in the process of procuring, maintaining and operation of IT infrastructures.

 

Network Administrator

You’re probably aware that all IT or computer components are interconnected through a network system either wired or wireless. Imagine organisations like banks, all their systems are connected to a centralized database accessible to authorized staff. What makes this possible is Network. The problem however is that network is not an infinite component. It requires procurement, setup, update and maintenance. Network Administrators does exactly this.

 

Programmer

Have you ever imagined how the various software and their respective components designed? Programmers do the magic. They specialize in designing various IT soft infrastructures through coding that are used by a Software Developer to build both general-purpose software and customized software for companies, organizations, governments, and agencies of government all over the world. They also major in building of websites and other web applications. 

 

Software Developer

This can be a Programmer or someone who doesn’t necessarily want to be identified as a programmer but specialize in designing, launching and repairs of software that factiliate the communication between hardware and other software. The software they design are either operating system software (manage connection between various components of computer) or utility software (enable users to carryout specific task with the computer). 

 

System Administrator

An integrated end product of the Programmer and Software Developer create a job for the System Administrator who specialize in the installation of both the operating system softare and the utility software. They ensure the safe interconnection of various component components, IT infrastructures and ensure they are properly working at all times. They also carryout repairs and maintenace services. 

 

Web Developers

In the present day, every serious business, organization, or government or its agencies now owns a website. Even individuals now own websites or blogs. Have you ever wondered who built it for them? Okay, I will help you with the answer and for free, the Web Developer did. Web developers are programmers who specialize in the designing and maintenace of websites and web applications. 

 

IT/Computer Trainer

Well, you probably must have encountered a lot of computer trainers and training centers. While it seems common and simple, it’s a lucrative career. They specialize in training people either independently as freelancers, or as a side hustle supporting an existing career, or building a training firm, or work in an existing training firm.

 

UX/UI Designer

UX stands for User Experience and UI for User Interface. They are both sides of the same coin. While the programmer, Software Developer, and Web Developer focus on producing and ensuring the utility of Software and websites, the UX/UI Designer is focused on the outlook; i.e. the customer experience. They want to make sure customers can easily interact with the software or website without any serious labor.  You probably have encountered few websites that doesn’t display very well on your mobile phone. That displays the relevance of the services of a UX/UI Designer. 

 

Business Data Analyst

Private, government, and business organizations depend on data to grow and expand their markets, identify and optimize opportunities and improve product quality, performance, and delivery processes. However, analyzing data to ascertain or get the necessary information requires a different skillset from gathering or managing it. Business Data Analysts relies on utilize specific software to interprete business data for organizations and businesses.

 

Hardware Engineer

So much has been said about software previously but you should know that no single software can operate without a hardware. Hardware engineers specilize in designing and construction of physical hardware and their components. The fact that  hardware is wearable and durable also means that hardware engineers are also engaged in the repair and maintenance of those hardware. 

 

Mobile App Developer

You well know that all functions on your smartphone are executed by installed apps. Be it making a call, calendar, calculator, text messages, playing games, Facebook, WhatsApp etc. they all depend on the app, without which they won’t do a thing. Mobile App Developers make sure they produce all the apps you will ever need and make money once it is downloaded or, in many cases, every time the app is utilized.

 

Graphic Designer

Every company, organization, charity, foundation, NGO, multi-national companies and organizations both for-profit and none-for-profit, associations, unions, etc. have their brands and brand promotional materials. To attend an event, you have to be offered an invitation card, whether soft or hardcopy, at the event, you could be offered a souvenir or a magazine, all are the handy works of Graphic Designers.

 

Data Entry Clerk/Specialist

Data Entry Clerks or experts are behind every  like this one online, or in a textbook, magazine, etc. They are also behind the application, admission or any other letter or official documents that you received from individuals or institutions. They specialize in word processing and data entry for individuals or organisations. Many work as freelancers while others work with organisations as staff. 

 

Photographers/Videographers

If you have been to an event or hosted one yourself, you will understand the need to keep track of the major activities. Think of events like birthday parties, weddings, wedding anniversaries, burials, inauguration ceremonies, and lots more. Photographers and Videographers help the hosts or individual attendants keep track of events through real-time photos and video shoots.

 

Conclusion:

Building a career in any of the above fields is not as difficult as it is generally portrayed and seem from their names. The requirements for beginning a career are not thesame accross board. Some of the fields requires more speciallized background in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science etc. while others are less professional and scientific. 

 

It is advisable to seek the counsel of a consultant or career development expert to enable you choose a fitting career from those above and even those not in the list. An evoluation of your past experience and current skillset are very important parameters in the entire process. You may consider joining the Carreer Mentorship Programme (CMP) of Jomo Resource Center to assist you in the process.