Data & Technology

About the Community

An industry is a group of organizations or companies that produce particular goods or services. There are many job roles or functions roles that exist within each industry.  Our career industry communities connect you to tailored resources and programs to effectively explore job roles/functions, cultivate professional skills, build relationships with alumni and employers, and identify and apply for opportunities in specific fields of interest. 

This community is dedicated to information and resources on Data and Technology industries. In these industries are careers that use factual information as the basis for reason, decision and calculation, and implementing knowledge to solve problems.  This is often performed by using computers to manage, process, and communicate information.

Sample Job Roles/Functions

Here are some job roles/functions that are a part of Data & Technology industries. As you continue to explore, you’ll find many more. 

  • Applications Analyst
  • Computer Support Service Specialist
  • Data Analyst 
  • Health Informaticist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Mathematician
  • Operations Manager
  • Network Support Analyst
  • Programmer
  • Risk Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst

Related majors at Rutgers-Newark

Below you will find a list of majors at Rutgers-Newark that will provide you with academic knowledge related to this industry:

While recruiting timelines may vary from employer to employer, it’s helpful to know when the top recruiting times are for your industry. Take a look at the timeline below to help you learn when to prepare for your job search, and click on the timeline to learn more!

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