Computing and IT career guide

This career guide is designed to help University of Portsmouth students and recent graduates explore job options, key employers, and entry routes into the IT sector.  This sector is constantly changing with developments and advancements in technology. Some roles in this area can be highly technical - requiring knowledge of software management and coding - whilst other jobs require a high degree of soft skills, such as communication skills, problem-solving skills and an eye for detail when selling products, developing ideas and new ways of working. 

Whilst large IT companies are typical recruiters of computing and IT professionals, be sure to consider small and medium sized organisations as well.  Opportunities can also be found in the public sector, telecommunications, financial services, retail, manufacturing and games development companies.