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o Information Technology jobs:
o Applications Developer – designs, develops and implements specific software codes that enables
computer systems to perform a variety of tasks; they are the ones who translate business requirements
into technology terms to satisfy a client’s specification through technologically enabled means.
o Database Administrator – creates effective methods to organize, track and store information for
businesses and organizations; they are responsible in safeguarding computer database
o Technical Support Specialist – assists customers in troubleshooting computer systems; they may
provide instructions over the telephone or assist the customer in person
o Test Engineer – responsible in testing software applications and programs for organizations prior to
releasing it into the market
o Web Administrator/ Web Master – maintains client’s websites by writing computer codes and updating
links to other websites
o Web Developer – creates computer languages ranging from HTML to more complicated scripting
languages that makes use of databases
o Network Administrator – keeps network functioning at optimal levels; they also support hardware and
software applications that are part of the network
o Information Technology instructor – teaches students on computer skills, internet use and digital
technology
o Information Security Administrator – they are responsible in implementing softwares to protect
important data stored in computers to be tampered or stolen; they also make sure that system backups
are in place as well as create recovery procedures in times where critical information is lost
o Network Engineer – designs, installs and supports computer systems in an organization
o Systems Analyst – analyzes data processing problems and provides solutions by programming software
changes, implementing software upgrades or developing new programs
o Non related jobs that BSIT graduates can work in:
o Call center agent – answers phone calls and inquiries of clients and provides customer support, usually
to people from other countries
o Administrative Staff – personnel responsible for the organization and management of office duties and
tasks; positions that include office secretary, personal assistant and office clerk
o Freelancer working online – doing online jobs for clients abroad, such as data entry, article writing, SEO,
customer support , administrative support etc., which mainly depends on your skills
o Career Opportunities Abroad
Many IT companies outside the Philippines are offering jobs for Filipino IT graduates. Tech support staff and software
developers are the most in demand abroad.
o Salary Levels
The salary range in the Philippines for IT related jobs is between P 10,000 to 80,000 per month and more, depending on
the type of job and years of experience.
As a starting salary you should expect between P 10,000 and 20,000 per month. (source: payscale, 2017)
Salary levels for IT related jobs in developed countries (US, Japan, Canada, Australia, Western Europe, etc) are much
higher, generally 3-10 times higher than in the Philippines.