Occupational Snapshot: Network Administration
Sep 13, 2013
Network administrators operate and control computer networks, which allow companies to share information among different computers. They organize, install and support local area networks, intranets, and other data communication systems.
Analytical skills, communication skills, and naturally, computer skills, are paramount in this field, as network administrators must evaluate the network, determine how changes will affect it, describe issues and solutions to colleagues, and solve network issues.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook (2012-2013), the field is expected to grow by 28%, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Since a variety of different companies require someone to maintain their computer networks, network administrators are employed in a variety of different companies. Most work full time.
The job most often requires a bachelor’s degree related to computer or information science, although computer engineering degrees may also be helpful. Some positions require only an associate’s degree.
tags:
Computer Technology: Network Administration - Associate's Degree (NET)
Computer Technology: Network Administration - Bachelor's Degree (NETB)
More LifeNotes Articles
Familiarity with technology is becoming a necessary part of career training because... read more >>
Windows 10, the newest operating system from Microsoft, was released July 29, 2015 and will be available for upload to tiers of users in the coming weeks. Windows 10 includes many exciting innovations and updates from previous incarnations of the OS, and it also incorporates some new and inventive technologies. Check out the 10 most interesting and exciting features of this upgrade: read more >>
"What's your greatest weakness?" is the question that no one ever quite knows how to prepare to answer. This single question has the power to determine in one swift blow whether you are a potential asset or a liability to a prospective employer. read more >>
You're applying immediately to every job you come across that's remotely related to your field. You're getting your résumé in the hands of anyone you meet. You're following up with hiring managers like your life depends on it. And still? Nothing. Nada. Zilch. read more >>
Although they appear deceptively simple, these commonplace inquiries could lead to potential pitfalls -- an outcome you'll want to be sure to avoid! read more >>
For any given job opening, HR personnel and hiring managers are deluged with résumés. Since they don't have the time or resources to interview everyone, they are always looking for ways to weed out candidates as quickly as possible. read more >>
You need to be on LinkedIn... It doesn't have to take a lot of effort. read more >>
Tips for Matching Your Resume and Cover Letters to Jobs read more >>
Even the simplest questions, like “Can you tell me a little about yourself?” can trip up the most qualified candidates. read more >>
How can you make sure your application gets read and, more importantly, noticed? read more >>
If you're a job seeker, one of the things you should have at the top of your to-do list is creating a successful and unique elevator pitch. read more >>
Although search engines provide some sense of order to the Internet, this online frontier is still a wild place. read more >>
Before you schedule your next interview, be sure to review this list of the six worst things to wear for a job interview. read more >>
Before you enroll in online courses, consider a few things. read more >>
You may love the smell of new textbooks. You may jump for joy when you’re assigned a term paper. You might have book bags, highlighters, and pens in every color. But no matter how much you love college, at some point, you’ll need to use the skills you learn here to transition to your chosen career. read more >>
Are you considering changing careers? Whether your field is becoming obsolete or you’re just not as interested in it as you once were, the choice to begin a new career takes a lot of research and planning. read more >>
Furthering your education is an important investment. But unless your tuition is fully covered by scholarships, college is also another expense in what may be an already tight budget. Here’s some tips to help you pay for school-related expenses while still enjoying your life. read more >>
All National College campus locations are easily accessible, and offer a wide range of degree and diploma programs in business, healthcare, and computer technology.
