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11. Rebuilding trust

Isaac Wong, software engineering manager at Retriever Communications, calls 2018 a “bad year for IT publicity,” based on a number of well publicized hacks of large companies and questionable sharing of customers’ online habits. “Issues such as privacy, security and device addiction must be addressed immediately by big and small players in the industry,” Wong says. “As a sector we have to be responsible corporate citizens. We need to show that we care about the people we claim to be serving and act in their best interest. People trusted us and we should be very respectful in honoring that.”

Careers in IT

Careers in information technology are in demand, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the need for more skilled IT workers should continue to grow between 2018 and 2028. Careers in information and computer technology are available in many industries, including healthcare, government, business, and education. Entry-level IT jobs are accessible with varying levels of education. In some cases, a high school diploma or associate degree is sufficient.

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