Hottest Tech Careers - Part 2

Over the past couple of years IT has grown organically, intertwining itself with several other disciplines: design, language, marketing, statistics, analysis and management, to name but a few. As a result, those who have studied in an IT-related field but also have backgrounds or hobbies in other fields can explore options such as gaming, interface design, app development and even online marketing. You do not necessarily have to be a coder to make a mark in the field of technology and we earlier spoke about these emerging tech careers.But having said that, the traditional jobs are very much in demand. Be it software testing or developing, gaming and animation, to name a few, the demand for a professional in these fields has been steady. We spoke with some doyens in the industry who have carved a niche in what is considered traditional IT careers, adapting with changing times and have raised the bar. So read along as they share their insights along with job-seeking advice. We also have inputs from LinkedIn, which will guide you in crafting a useful profile and networking with professionals to gain an edge in your career.