Information Technology sector, which drives our world today opens a lot of job options for aspirants for a challenging career path. The booming sector can be considered as one of the hottest career providers both in India as well as abroad. The growth of this sector is mainly due to rapid industrialization and availability of skilled manpower.

Information Technology sector can be divided basically in to 4 sections

• IT Services
• Engineering Services
• IT Enabled Services and BPO Services
• E-Business

The nature of jobs offered by all these sectors is different. Well-reputed IT companies offer better remuneration package to employees along with comfortable working environment. The article describes the scope as well as pros and cons of IT sector jobs.

IT Sector Jobs

• Analyst programmer
• Application integration engineer
• Application support manager
• Computer operator
• Computer programmer
• Computer systems manager
• Desktop support
• Desktop technician
• JAVA developer
• Local area network engineer
• Network engineer
• PC maintenance technician
• Program analyst
• Project manager
• Software engineer
• System administrator
• System analyst
• Wide area network engineer

Key Players on IT sector in India

• Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
• Wipro Technologies Ltd.
• Infosys Technologies Ltd.
• Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
• IBM
• HCL
• Patni
• Polaris
• Cisco
• KPIT Cummins
• Kanbay
• i-Flex Solutions
• Cognizant
• Sapient
• Mphasis

Pay scale of IT Sector Jobs

The minimum qualification required to obtain an IT job is a diploma or degree in the related field. Certain IT sector companies does not offer huge salaries for entry-level employees. At the starting stage, an aspirant can expect a salary range of Rs.5000/- to Rs. 10,000 in India. Individuals can demand high salaries when they become much productive in the area. Anyway, compensation package depends on the type of the Company as well as the designation of the individual. Top IT Companies offer better amenities and bonus along with good remuneration packages to employees.  Candidates with high qualification are offered better salaries as they gain experience and expertise. They will be offered a monthly remuneration of Rs. 30,000 to Rs.1 lakh in well-established firms.

Pros about IT Sector Jobs

IT sector opens a wide range of opportunities to aspirants. Due to rapid industrialization and up gradation of technology the chance to obtain an IT job has increased to a great extent. Candidate can select their preferred area while choosing an IT career. When an employee gains much experience in the area, they can get into high-designated jobs or they can start their own private firms. Compensation packages offered by IT sector are also worth to be noticed. Moreover, certain IT jobs offer flexible work, as they are allowed to work at home and at flexible timings.

Cons about Finance Sector Jobs

Individuals working in IT sector have to work under stress to meet with their specified targets. They have to work overtime and under night shifts which will found inconvenient. As any job has its own negative aspects, individuals have to overcome all hurdles to have a successful career.