What can I do with a Major in
Telecommunications?
Individuals with a degree in Telecommunications have a
commitment to the pursuit of new technology that is changing the
way we communicate throughout the world.
Before you begin to look at the different types of opportunities
available to Telecommunications majors, you must look at yourself
and ask yourself a few basic questions:
What am I good at?
Understand your major strengths, skills and
accomplishments. Some examples of skills and qualities
employers look for are:
- Troubleshooting/Problem solving
- Creativity
- Interpersonal
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Analytical
- Communication
- Programming
- Information systems utilization
The sought after job applicant can:
Understand both voice and data communications equipment
and systems
Has the ability to plan and design networks Administer and manage
Local Area Networks (Lans) and Wide Area Networks (Wans)
What do I like to do?
Examine your interests. What kind of life style do I want
to lead? Examine your values...is money what you're after, job
security, challenging work?
If you are having trouble answering these questions, you are not
alone. Make an appointment with an advisor in the Career Center. We want to help you!
POSITIONS
Once you know yourself, you are ready to decide where and
how you want to apply this knowledge. A bachelor's degree in
Telecommunications and the appropriate skills and/or experience can
lead to positions as a:
Systems analyst
Communications supervisors
Operations specialists
Computer programmers
Network administrators
Webmaster
Customer support specialist
Research analyst
Online content developer
Online service marketing
Computer security specialist
Product manager
Product developer
Junior product designer
Experience in the field or an advanced degree could lead to
certain positions as:
Network managers
Telecommunications managers
LAN managers
Project manager
Strategic planner
Senior analysts
For information on graduate schools, consult Peterson's.
EMPLOYMENT
Typical places of employment are:
- Verizon
- AT&T
- T-Mobile
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal, State and Local Governments
- NYC’s major Brokerage Houses and other major corporations
LEARN MORE
To help you decide which area to pursue you must do in-depth
research into each area of
specialization and/or industry you have an interest in.
Places to begin:
Talk to people in the field, talk to your professors,
write to and/or join one of the following
associations:
TCA - The Information Technology and Telecommunications
Association PO Box 278076 Sacramento, CA 95827-8076 (916)657-1003
www.tca.org
For additional lists of Associations consult the Encyclopedia of
Associations.