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How to start a career in IT Australia

May 5, 2017 8:03PM PDT

Are you thinking about starting a career in IT? Deciding on a career path is one of the biggest life decisions you'll make. IT is a fantastic industry with constant changes, a focus on making life better, great job satisfaction and a rewarding salary. To determine if IT courses are for you, ask yourself is IT an area that you are naturally drawn to? Are you curious about your computer (beyond Word and Facebook)? Are you the 'go to' person in your family and social circle?

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IT sector to lose 1,4 mill "low-skilled" jobs to automation
May 6, 2017 7:09AM PDT

By 2021. If you want to get into IT, you must aim high! Think programming and automation.

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So many skills required !!
May 9, 2017 4:53AM PDT

for getting in to the IT industry you have to require so many skills