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Network systems and data communications analyst
What they do: Assemble networks from the bottom up, from data to email and voicemail systems.Why it's hot: More companies are building networks to speed office communications and create better access to data. Pros: • Telecommuting is often an option. • The skills qualify for other technology work. • Many small and medium-sized businesses are adding heavily to networking groups. Cons: • Jobs are very task-based, so a network problem could mean evening or weekend work. • Job tasks can change quickly with new technology. • Long hours at the computer. Education: Bachelor's degree required; computer science, computer engineering or information science major helpful Certifications: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Average salary: $60,600 Professional organizations: Association for Computing Machinery (www.acm.org) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society (www.computer.org) National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (www.nwcet.org) | |
| Note: Fastest-growing occupations for college-educated workers. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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