Robert Half: Survey finds most people think technology careers are appealing

A survey from Robert Half Technology discovered that 75 percent of professionals found careers in the technology field appealing. / Robert Half Technology
A survey from Robert Half Technology discovered that 75 percent of professionals found careers in the technology field appealing. / Robert Half Technology

A survey from Robert Half Technology discovered that most people find technology careers attractive due to salary potential, job opportunities and the ability to be innovative.
Three-quarters of noninformational technology workers surveyed said that the technology field holds the most appeal for them. The survey was based on responses from 300 workers employed in office settings.
“Considering the broadening role of technology in business and its prominence in everyday life, as well as the ongoing conversation around opportunities in tech, it’s easy to understand the appeal of the industry,” John Reed, executive director, Robert Half Technology, said in a statement.
“With a low unemployment rate, and a projected overall salary increase of 5.3 percent in 2016, the widening demand for technology talent makes now a great time for interested job seekers to find their place in the tech field,” he said.
“Many tech jobs require a college degree and training, but some have fewer barriers to entry and can be attractive career paths for those who are looking to transition into the field. Those who have strong interpersonal skills and the aptitude for technology may be strong candidates for tech support jobs, for example,” Reed said.
Of the 75 percent of respondents who said a career in the technology field would be appealing, most – 38 percent – cited salary potential and job opportunities, while 24 percent cited the ability to be innovative and constantly learn new things, and 13 percent cited an appealing culture. Of the 19 percent who said a tech career would be unappealing, most – 12 percent – said they are not interested in the industry, 4 percent said there is too much continued learning and training, and 3 percent said they believe the jobs are too stressful. Six percent of respondents already worked in the tech industry.
Robert Half said tech jobs can range from help desk and deskside support, which pay between $35,000 and $50,250, to data analyst and report writer, which pay between $74,500 and $114,500.

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