In our generation, technology has and is being one of the profound professions worldwide. Why? Because in every angle we look, technology is there; from our daily lives to our careers, we can’t deny the fact that technology is present. Although this is the case, there aren’t many jobs available for an information technology graduate. Many people think that the work done by these people includes a lot of programming and program-making. Little do they know that different professions are available to them. One of which is by becoming an Information Technology Officer.
To give you a better idea of what Information Technology Officers do, they simply run everything and approve all kinds of technologies entering or leaving their organization. Moreover, they check and evaluate new types of technologies to be used by their institution for better productivity. One crucial thing that they look after is the security and confidentiality of their company’s (and other companies’) data.
They are the ones in charge of conducting reviews to avoid delays in the institution. Furthermore, they also conduct meetings with different departments in the company to ensure that all technological things in the company are in place. Information Technology Officers also conduct reports and data analysis based on the usage of equipment in the company; more like they’re in charge of inventory tasks.
Information Technology graduates have different options in pursuing their careers. They can choose to work in private sectors or in the government side. Nevertheless, they are an in-need profession for the betterment of both the workload and the workplace of a specific institution.
How much does it pay for it to be an Information Technology Officer?
As per payscale, the average salary of an information technology officer would be Php264, 000.00 annually. Although there are professions that pay less down to Php140, 000.00 annually, to Php410, 000, the median and the entry level for information technology officers would be around Php22, 000.00 + bonuses monthly.