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Tien
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What should I choose between Technology or Business , I prefer both but which is more benefit and easy to get the job irl ?
I always chasing my dream since it no more my dreams then it will be my goal #success #business #technology #career
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Desiree Brown
Business Architect
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Dallas, Texas
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Desiree’s Answer
There are several job opportunities that combine both. I am a business analyst and data architect for Fannie Mae. In my position, my work group is a liaison between the technology team and the business operations team. I have to have knowledge of the technology side and use that regularly (programming, ETL, database work) and have to understand how the business works in order to effectively support them (so in this case, the mortgage operations).
I would encourage you to look for a MIS (management information system) or data architect position because those will often combine the two sides.
I would encourage you to look for a MIS (management information system) or data architect position because those will often combine the two sides.
Alisa Liebowitz
Technical Operations
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San Francisco, California
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Alisa’s Answer
I would recommend technology. Often candidates that focus on technical skills can actually get hired for business focused jobs. However, you will not encounter the reversed. If I were to go back in time I would focus developing the technical skill sets in university. Hope that helps.
Kana Raghavan
Loan Operations Specialist
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Chantilly, Virginia
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Kana’s Answer
I would recommend hybrid of business and technology . If you browse courses , currently there are many universities offering management courses in Business and technology. There are several BI tools ( Tableau , Alteryx, TS, Microsoft BI )that helps with this as well.
Business Intelligence (BI) is a a perfect example of the crossover of business, analytics, and technical tracts. It bleeds into strategy and operations as well.
Terence Cheung
Terence Cheung
Business Operations
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San Francisco, California
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Terence’s Answer
You absolutely don't need to pick between one or the other, they're both viable and they overlap for sure. My example would be that I knew, growing up in the SF Bay Area, that I wanted to work on the business side of tech. My main comment would be that there are jobs across the entire gradient from "technical" to "non-technical", and everything in between, at every gradient. Simplifying it, you could be a 1-10 on either side, technical or business, you could be 5-5 on both or 7-3, or every permutation in between.
"10" on a technical scale, could be a programmer or a Quality control person that's looking only at the screen, coding all day
"10" on a business side, could be a pure operations or business analyst role, that has nothing to do the programming side
"5-5" on both, could be a product manager or something that blends both sides, requiring technical knowledge, or at least the ability to communicate with techies, and an understanding of where the business is going.
"7-3" might be a engineering manager, that requires deeper development knowledge, but some level of people/project management
There are shades everywhere in-between these roles, so you can really blend both. I encourage you to figure out the following:
1) what do you like to do?
2) what do you not like to do?
3) what are you good at?
1-2 are related to your personality, say you're detail oriented, or you hate the details. Disliking massive structure and details would not match well with being a programmer, since that is all about set structure and minutia. #3 is related more to your professional skills, which is where your work experience may come into play more. Do you gravitate to building solutions to big problems, or figuring out the most detailed, precise issues? Do you thrive with less structure and detail? or Do you need that structure to move forward?
Understanding these may help you decide whether you're more 60%/40% business/techie, or vice versa. Bottom line, there is a job in the workforce for you for whatever shade you are in this mix! You don't need to decide!
"10" on a technical scale, could be a programmer or a Quality control person that's looking only at the screen, coding all day
"10" on a business side, could be a pure operations or business analyst role, that has nothing to do the programming side
"5-5" on both, could be a product manager or something that blends both sides, requiring technical knowledge, or at least the ability to communicate with techies, and an understanding of where the business is going.
"7-3" might be a engineering manager, that requires deeper development knowledge, but some level of people/project management
There are shades everywhere in-between these roles, so you can really blend both. I encourage you to figure out the following:
1) what do you like to do?
2) what do you not like to do?
3) what are you good at?
1-2 are related to your personality, say you're detail oriented, or you hate the details. Disliking massive structure and details would not match well with being a programmer, since that is all about set structure and minutia. #3 is related more to your professional skills, which is where your work experience may come into play more. Do you gravitate to building solutions to big problems, or figuring out the most detailed, precise issues? Do you thrive with less structure and detail? or Do you need that structure to move forward?
Understanding these may help you decide whether you're more 60%/40% business/techie, or vice versa. Bottom line, there is a job in the workforce for you for whatever shade you are in this mix! You don't need to decide!
Eric Barnum
Sr Recruiting Manager
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Morgan Hill, California
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Eric’s Answer
There are degree programs at colleges and universities that combine both technology and business practicum. If you prefer both, then I would suggest you pursue both. Having both in a degree or degrees will benefit you with different view points.
Nadia Goharian
Business Analyst at Fannie Mae
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Bethesda, Maryland
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Nadia’s Answer
There are plenty of job opportunities in both business and technology fields. Some jobs that require both skills to allow you to work as a liaison between IT and Business. I recommend that you find your passion first and then decide on the field. Also, keep in mind that many people's career and interests evolves as time goes on. You can always double major in IT and business if you have passion for both but also expect more work ahead in college. Best of luck!
Syed Ferdous
Program Manager
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Dallas, Texas
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Syed’s Answer
Hi Tien,
You don't necessarily need to pick between Business and Technology because the fields are so intertwined these days. Here are just some jobs that are at the intersection of business and technology:
1. Venture Capitalist
2. IT Consultant
3. Digital Strategy Consultant
4. Technology Sales
5. Product Management
6. Product Marketing
7. Business Operations at a tech company
You don't necessarily need to pick between Business and Technology because the fields are so intertwined these days. Here are just some jobs that are at the intersection of business and technology:
1. Venture Capitalist
2. IT Consultant
3. Digital Strategy Consultant
4. Technology Sales
5. Product Management
6. Product Marketing
7. Business Operations at a tech company
Austin Shelpuk
Recruiting Manager
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San Francisco, California
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Austin’s Answer
You could double major. Or you could pick a major and minor in the other. Major in engineering and minor in business would be my suggestion. If you have the education and skills in business and engineering/technology you will have many many career options!
Jason Starkman
Student
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Albany, New York
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Jason’s Answer
I major in finance and computer science. I had a similar outlook when I was choosing what to accomplish in college. I completely understand how the advice "do what interests you most or that you're most passionate about" is very unhelpful at the stage you're at. If you're a hard worker getting a job won't be difficult no matter which you choose to major in. Remember that club activities and what you do outside of your academics is also very important to possible employers. I recommend researching actual jobs you would like to hold in the future and seeing the prerequisites for those. Really think about what each job would entail and visualize yourself working in each one. Work towards that goal by choosing the major that would best suit that. Good luck!
Sena Suh
Sales
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Sena’s Answer
Hi Tien,
Good question! I'd do both if i could go back to uni.
Because I'm in Sales in IT where appreciate both!
If you have knowledge in both, you could do much more which means you could have a lot more opportunities.
You might do double majors or start with one in major, the other one in minor. :)
Good question! I'd do both if i could go back to uni.
Because I'm in Sales in IT where appreciate both!
If you have knowledge in both, you could do much more which means you could have a lot more opportunities.
You might do double majors or start with one in major, the other one in minor. :)
Cristina Matos
Auditor
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Tampa, Florida
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Cristina’s Answer
Hey Tien! That is a really great question! So there are a lot of opportunities to utilize technology in business and it's super important to develop technological skills within Excel, Alteryx, and Tableau. You can pursue a career in Accounting where we utilize Tableau, Alteryx, and Excel daily! I would definitely consider taking classes in MIS (Management Information Systems) and accounting classes to see what you're interested in!
Misako Mcewan
Business analyst
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Prosper, Texas
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Misako’s Answer
I suggest that you pursue both. There are opportunities to use both skill sets. Also, if you get into a job in one field and find that you are unhappy in that field, you have another option available.
Brian McCloskey
Real Estate Appraiser
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Dallas, Texas
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Brian’s Answer
I would say technology. Technology skills are easily transferrable between many different business types. Good Luck!
Riley Carr
Business Analyst
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Hollywood, Florida
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Riley’s Answer
I'm not sure which field would land you a job quicker, because this would depend on the specific major you choose and the degree of education that you pursue. However, I might have a good major for you to choose from. I have always had a passion for technology, so I entered college as a software engineer. After a few years, though, I felt that it was too heavy on math classes for me and I wasn't interested in this. I decided to change my major to Computer Information Systems, which is a major in the business field that has a focus on technology. This major set me up very well to be open to more positions because I am not only proficient in most business concepts, but also in technology. If you are having trouble deciding between the two fields, this might be a good option for you.
Graham Kosich
Inside Sales Intern
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Los Angeles, California
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Graham’s Answer
If you are choosing between one or the other, I would go with business. I say this because there are many more avenues in business than there are in tech. You can't go wrong with either though, as both are super exciting and pay well.
I would advise you to get a job that entails both if these are truly your interests. There are many different occupations you would like, and there's no reason why you shouldn't pursue.
Cheers,
Graham Kosich
I would advise you to get a job that entails both if these are truly your interests. There are many different occupations you would like, and there's no reason why you shouldn't pursue.
Cheers,
Graham Kosich
Gabriela Sevciuc
Technical Analyst
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Reston, Virginia
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Gabriela’s Answer
Hi Tien,
The great news is that you don't have to pick among the two :) There are many universities that offer majors combining both business and technology. I personally graduated with a Computer Information Systems degree from James Madison University, and the JMU CIS curriculum involved both 15+ business classes (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Strategic Management, Business Law, Management, Operations etc.) and 12+ technology classes (Database, Java Programming, Python Programming, Network, Cyber Security, Web Design etc.) Universities usually offer the MIS / CIS degree as part of their College of Business, comprising a strong core foundation in business along with developing technical skills.
There is a high demand for professionals who understand both Business and Technology as the gap between the two becomes narrower.
The great news is that you don't have to pick among the two :) There are many universities that offer majors combining both business and technology. I personally graduated with a Computer Information Systems degree from James Madison University, and the JMU CIS curriculum involved both 15+ business classes (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Strategic Management, Business Law, Management, Operations etc.) and 12+ technology classes (Database, Java Programming, Python Programming, Network, Cyber Security, Web Design etc.) Universities usually offer the MIS / CIS degree as part of their College of Business, comprising a strong core foundation in business along with developing technical skills.
There is a high demand for professionals who understand both Business and Technology as the gap between the two becomes narrower.
John von Stein
Head of Device Planning & Marketing, Visible
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Golden, Colorado
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