IT is the most sought after destination for job aspirants in India today. From jobs in data entry to the ones in high end technological transformation, there are opportunities which get created every day. This presents the opportunity to choose and build expertise, which is not the case with many other careers. So how does a student plan to build a career in IT?

Students can look at building a career in IT by exploring three stages; Eligibility, Suitability and Sustainability.

Eligibility is that aspect of our candidature which certifies that we possess the knowledge to execute a job. The graduation, the specialization of the graduation and others are indicators of the knowledge level a candidate should possess for a particular role. Suitability is more around role readiness. This consists of eligibility and experience along with expertise gained through the candidate's work. Sustainability is the ability to continue to work in a role or move upwards overcoming challenges of competition, opportunities and changing work dynamics.

Eligibility:

For individuals who want to plan a career in IT, the first step would be to do a reality check on all these aspects. Eligibility is the easiest to find out. Most job descriptions would call this out in detail and one would be able to identify opportunities which suit her/his eligibility. While this is the first step and IT has really opened doors for many graduates irrespective of their discipline of study, it is only a baby step towards a career.