Research Guides: Information Systems: Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Profiles for hundreds of occupations including sections like What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections for the 201020 decade.

Careers in Information Systems
Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. The database includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.

Careers in Information Systems
The "bottom line" responsibility of the Information Systems Manager is making sure that everyone in the organization has timely, reliable access to the computer system and its databases and other resources.

O*Net
The O*NET program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing information on hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors. The database also provides the basis for our Career Exploration Tools, a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and students looking to find or change careers.

Careers in Information Systems
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Cybersecurity Job Guide
Cybersecurity is an exciting and fast-paced field that is perfect for anyone who loves a challenge and the thrill of problem-solving. As technology becomes more and more intertwined with everyone’s day to day lives, the need for experienced cybersecurity professionals increases. The field of cybersecurity has seen rapid growth over the past several years, and there is a shortage of well-qualified security experts.
Salary and Employment Study
A study that compares state by state salary, job growth, and job availability, with state rankings.