The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry: Get to know your industry for a happy and successful career

By Tom Taulli

Today, IT is an integral part of all industries. As a result, IT professionals of all backgrounds find themselves working in anything from insurance to entertainment. Navigating your way around the job market can be a tricky task; you need to know where to look and what questions to ask to ensure that you make the right decisions about your career. With ideas and tips to help you with your research, this book will get you asking the right questions to guide you towards the industry in which you can thrive.

If you are daunted by the possible avenues open to you as an IT professional, this practical guide is for you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Release date: Apr 3, 2014
• ISBN: 9781783000074

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Table of Contents

The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry

Credits

About the Author

About the Reviewer

Preface

What this book covers

Who this book is for

Conventions

Reader feedback

Piracy

1. Researching an Industry

Defining an industry

Helpful Internet tools

Summary

2. Questions to Ask About an Industry

What is the growth rate?

Is there a major catalyst for the industry?

Is there much government support or regulation?

What is the competition in the industry?

Is the industry a fad?

What is the industry's reputation?

Is the industry threatened by disruptive change?

Summary

3. Finding the Right Information

Evaluating information

Free data sites

Google tools

EDGAR

Social media

Summary

A. Appendix

Research tools

Industry databases

Glossary

The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry

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The IT Professional's Guide to Researching a New Industry

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Credits

Author

Tom Taulli

Reviewers

Claudio Fernandes

Paul Nahay, D.M.A.

Cover Work

Melwyn D'sa

Copy Editors

Tanvi Bhatt

Ameesha Green

Project Coordinator

Priyanka Goel

Commissioning Editors

Richard