Why IT Careers Philippines Are Still Big Today

Decades ago, ask anybody entering college what some of the courses they are considering and you will probably hear a good number of students say IT-related courses. It became such a big deal years ago in the Philippines because the digital age was emerging. Plus there was the promise of a lot of IT jobs in the Philippines coming to our shores. 

While things panned out for some it did not work that way for others. There were a lot of different factors that needed to be considered for that decade. One was the delicate political climate in the country in the 90s and there was also problem of getting in the necessary technology to actually work and operate in the country. Still it did not deter the Philippines from growing in terms of companies operating locally. Fast forward decades later and we are still a hotbed of activity for IT-related things. We are still a goldmine when it comes to talent and staff and there are still a lot of people who feed their families with what they earn from the IT industry.

This also means that IT careers in the Philippines is still a big thing in the age of Facebook and Instagram. In fact, with the changes and advancements in the last 20 years for IT, it has unwittingly spawned a lot of new careers. While we won’t dive into those careers, we can touch on it briefly. Some of these careers that pay handsomely or at the very least above average the normal work salary, are careers in SEO or Search Engine Optimization. You can also see a lot of jobs for community managers and social media specialists. This is in line with companies looking to develop their social media image and branding. 

But still, there are a lot of “traditional” IT jobs available and the demand is also strong. People can go and check out various websites to see that there are still companies who are looking for I.T. administrators and networking engineers. These are still heavy hitting jobs with a good pay for the Philippines. Would you believe that there are a lot of individuals who have sent their kids or relatives to school with the amount of money they earn with these types of jobs? Some have even retired or started their own business with the money they get from these careers. 

Also thanks to leaps in telecommunication and technology, the Philippines is slowly closing in on the industry standards. We have a lot of grounds to cover still, but at the very least, we are a step in the right direction. Schools and universities are also caught up with what to teach students whether they are still in junior high school or hitting the college level. 

So now you see, the IT industry is still a big deal in the country. It never left. Maybe it took a nap or something but it was always here and will likely be here for a long time. As long as somebody will use a computer or some task will require the use of the Internet or some form of software, IT will always be here.