You are here: Jobs > News & Advice > Informationtechnology

Informationtechnology

'Nerdy' Jobs Pay More, Offer More Job Security, Report Finds

'Nerdy' Jobs Pay More, Offer More Job Security, Report Finds

Jobs in engineering and computer technology have long had the stigma of being "nerdy" professions -- boring, and not particularly high-paying either. But that was before Facebook's first programmer, Dustin Moskovitz, became a billionaire, and Facebook and other tech companies began paying their interns ...

Continue Reading »

Cool 'Tech' Jobs: 5 New, Fast-Growing Careers That Pay Well

Cool 'Tech' Jobs: 5 New, Fast-Growing Careers That Pay Well

If you're like many Americans lately, you've probably struggled to find a job. But there are some cool, interesting and high-paying jobs in technology that offer lots of opportunities. In fact, many employers complain that they're having difficulty filling these jobs. Why? In large part it's because some of ...

Continue Reading »

Career Path: English Degree to a Job in IT

Career Path: English Degree to a Job in IT

If someone had told me I'd be a computer programmer after college graduation I would've laughed in his face. I was an English major! I edited student newspapers, wrote poetry and studied Shakespeare. I didn't know a JCL statement from a Legacy system, nor did I care! I never expected to work in IT, but that's ...

Continue Reading »

More on AOL Jobs

Office Humorclown presenting chart 

Take a break from the day-to-day and enjoy some office antics.

Confessions young man video confession  

Find out first-hand what it's like to work in various careers.

Resume Rescue ambulance 

See how resumes have been revamped for maximum impact.

New Grads college grad getting diploma 

From internships to first jobs, start out on the right foot!

Working Parents mom working from home  

It can be tough to juggle career & family. We're here to help.

Undercover BossUndercover Boss  

We interview the bosses featured on CBS' hit show.

×
Sign Up For Our Newsletter Now