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There's A Computer Network Job Waiting For You

by Martin A. David
martin.david@hqpublications.com
Technology Schools Columnist

More information flows over computer networks than is exchanged by telephone today. This technology is growing faster than ever imagined. That means there is a colossal need for people with a network education.

Unlike some of the high-tech trends that turn out to be momentary fads, network programs are a solid part of the future. Computer networking training not only opens a door to a network career, it also makes it possible to be in on any new technologies that come along.

Everyone Needs a Network

Businesses ranging from the world's largest corporations to the small, local enterprises depend on their networks to communicate both internally and with the rest of the business world. Hospitals, schools and organizations of all sizes are potential sources of computer networking jobs.

Gaining the Skills

Of course you need to know the basic network protocols and all the ways of configuring local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), intranets and the rest before you even dream of earning the salary of a network engineer.

If you are just beginning your technology education, you can enroll in one of the many good computer networking schools. However, many people enter the networking career after having other jobs in the high tech industry. If you are already working, and need a study path that will fit in with your job and offer time accommodations while you study networks, earning your computer networking degree online is your perfect path.


No matter how you choose to pursue your network courses, there are network engineer jobs network, administrator jobs, and more waiting for people with a network education.

About the Author

Martin A. David consults as a Senior Technical Writer for a number of Silicon Valley firms. He is also a translator, specializing in Danish, French and Spanish literary works. He has written numerous feature articles for publications including the Los Angeles Times. He has also published a novel, and a non-fiction book in the area of dance. Martin earned his B.A. in Liberal Arts from Brooklyn College in his native New York. He currently chairs the Santa Clara Cultural Advisory Commission in Santa Clara, California.