Career Resources
Back in the days before technology changed everything, people entered the labor force near the bottom of a “career ladder” and then climbed up the rungs in a pretty predictable manner ‘til they retired. Not so anymore. Many careers are now individually created, and they are more aptly described as “webs” than ladders.
To learn more about how to work your own IT career web, check out the resources below. If you aren’t thinking career development right now and are more interested in finding a job fast, please see our section on Hot Jobs.
Web-Based Resources
Several websites are there for you, 24 / 7, with information and suggestions about careers in the IT marketplace. Here are some good ones.
Hands-on Career Counseling
If you’d prefer to talk with a real person about career choices, the St. Louis region has a number of resources available. Here are some of them, including both private sector staffing firms (which typically charge a fee for their services) and public sector agencies (which may provide services at no charge).