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What does a day in the life of an information systems management role look like and what are the best and hardest parts of your job?

Looking for any information and advice for someone entering the information systems management field.

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Thank you comment icon Hello Rachel! Your inquiry has gone through my weekly mail. It is a great question, and you are like mentor for me and connections matter as much as skills. Reach out to career village as frequently as possible for your career path if you’re curious about. A short message asking for advice can open doors. Unfortunately, my expertise is in Finance, but tech is very trend career path. I would love to have some knowledge in-depth regarding information systems management. Every small step you take—like researching a role, shadowing someone, or trying a project—builds clarity over time. Remember, most people enjoy sharing their journey—it’s how they give back. Hope it helps! Isida Mici
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Basak’s Answer

Exploring your options in information technology can be exciting. If you're interested in the technical side, learning AI skills can be really beneficial. If you prefer the business side, focusing on project management and improving your people skills is important. You can do it!
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brian’s Answer

A day in the life of someone in an information systems management role, would vary based on the actual business of the company employing the person. The thing to remember, is that in most cases roles, such as information systems management are support functions for the business. What this means is that time generally spent would fit into either build, maintain or operate roles. In the same day, you might be involved in tasks that range all three, and or other. Generally speaking, the hardest parts of any job are prioritizing the work to do & obtaining the resources to do the work, in alignment with that of the organization. When and if you are able to be recognized for the good work you, or your team does, that is typically the best part of any role.

brian recommends the following next steps:

find a business you are passionate about. Apply yourself in the role of IS Management to support that business to the best of your ability.
Focus on the mission of the company, then learn what they need to be successful and the dependency on IT / IS Systems.
Understand the economy, which industries are growing, which are shrinking. Which are going through long term Vs short term change.
Talk to people in the industries you are interested in & you will learn more about their needs, than speaking to someone performing in a role.
Thank you comment icon I aapreciate your advice, thank you! Rachel
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