Is a career in information systems still a good move if youre looking to change careers?

ramrodmad: Is a career in information systems still a good move if youre looking to change careers?
I’ve been in Customer Service forever and is not getting the satisfaction financially or otherwise. I’m ready to change careers but am unsure what to pursue. I’m not looking to reinvent the wheel, just to like what I do and make a good salary. I’m in my late 40’s. A career in Information Technology seems to be a career that could offer financial stability and seems to be in demand. I just don’t want to pursue something for 2 to 4 years and be unhappy. Please help. Thank you.

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Answer by Nancy Torrey
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Answer by insure_and_go
not sure about information systems specifically….but a career in I.T. or Computing is a career one can start later in life and be successful. But the field is so broad that you need to decide which part appeals….do you want to sit down and program all day..or do you want to look after business computer networks…or do you want to be a project manager? There are so many other computer career paths also.

Speak to a career counsellor and people who are working in the computer industry to get a better understanding. Talk to the people in the IT department in your company (business analysts, project managers, network support, systems analysts, programmers etc) and sit down with them and get advice. Phone up computer recruitment agencies and go in to see them face to face to get further advice about the IT market…….consider going to the library and looking through the computer section…see if any book titles jump out at you or appeal to you…..subscribe to some computer magazines (or read them free in the library) to see if any specific field appeals to you.

Consider spending the next few months just researching the industry a bit more. Be patient and your rewards will come…

Answer by Babu Kshetree
Marketing is a vital necessity not only for business firms, but is also performed by governments, educational, religious, social service, and nonprofit organizations or institutions. Marketing provides a great number and variety of job opportunities available to you no matter which career track you decide to follow.