Different specializations of jobs available in information technology are in the areas of databases, office information systems, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the internet and programming. Within the IT sector, there are hundreds of different types of jobs ranging from programming to web design to project management to IT-support. In order to get your first foot on the ladder in the IT industry it is likely that you will require an IT-related degree. Many new entrants into the IT need to learn and master the subjects like Web development or web design, Multimedia design, Digital media development, Web content management, Computer Architecture, Networking, Business information systems and Computer programming etc., Some of the career options that can be opted by Information Technology professionals are briefly outlined here under 4 categories.

Software and Hardware Engineers  Information technology engineers work on various processes, both hardware and software. They aid in creating the hardware equipment needed for creating the computer systems. Hardware engineers create, test and supervise systems that run the computers and enable processes. They ensure that hardware systems are up and running at all times without interrupting the flow of work. Software engineers design and develop software applications that aid businesses, run multiple processes in an automated manner. The discipline of software engineering covers tools, knowledge and methods to define software requirements and to perform computer programming, software design, user interface design, software maintenance tasks and software testing. Software engineering also encompasses the knowledge from different fields like computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, management, quality management, project management, system engineering and software ergonomics. A career in software engineering can be very rewarding as there is demand for software engineers across the industries.   The above jobs may involve the activities such as studying client processes to determine their needs for software and hardware, managing a team of developers and engineers involved in design and development of software processes, monitoring systems, controlling quality, maintaining supplies and evaluation of various flows and processes. Fresh Graduates can start as junior or support engineers. Candidates with over 3-4 years of experience can be considered for the role of Project Leader/Manager. Project Managers generally play a supervisory role and mange a team of computer engineers and information technology specialists. Most technology firms also offer comprehensive internship program that serves as a breeding ground for aspiring information technology professionals. IT Consultants : Information Technology professionals are increasingly being sought to play the role of consultants to various businesses. They study the processes like supply chain, inventory management etc and recommend information technology based solutions that will basically make the process error free, simpler and quicker. Information technology based consultants are required across various industry segments right up to government organizations. Entrepreneurial information technology consultants can also set up their own consulting firms and advice clients independently on how the information technology can help their business and augment profits. Information technology professionals can branch out with their own consultancy after a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the related areas of information technology.  Network Administrator:  A Network Administrator can work from high schools to big corporations. Their role can be very challenging with multitasking components. Their goal is to run a smoothly functioning computer network—free of bugs, glitches, and interruptions. Example of what a network administrator may do during his day can include computer software; get computer/network up and running it again after it crashes; set up new devices and solving computer problems on a consistent basis. This job provides hands on experience on working on networks and administration. Database Specialist : A database specialist creates, customizes and maintains database applications for businesses. They incorporate not only programming but also planning and design working with popular database applications such as SQL and Access. Their database programs may range from reporting POS transactions, customer details or web-based applications. Database specialization is a growing area of expertise within IT as well as one very well paid.