Industry Employment Outlook

The telecommunications industry is one of the most dynamic industries in the world and has created immense employment opportunities. Increasing demand for wireless Internet, cable television, and mobile technologies, coupled with the need to replace a significant number of workers who are expected to retire in the coming decade, will result in strong job opportunities. Opportunities in all occupations will be greatest for applicants who possess 2 or 4-year degrees as well as the necessary skills.

As workers in these occupations transfer to other industries or leave the labor force all together, overall prospects will be great for:

Installation technicians
Maintenance technicians
Repair workers
Customer service representatives

As telecom networks expand, investment in R&D grows, and computer technology increases in sophistication, those who will find a growing number of include:

Electrical and electronics engineers
Computer software engineers
Systems analysts

As more customers take advantage of more services, opportunities will also remain strong for more traditional business roles within the telecom industry including:

Retail sales
Advertising
Financial professionals

Opportunities will also become available to support this wave of new employees that will enter the industry and the incumbent workers move toward increased skill levels, including:

Human resources
Training professionals
Educational designers

*Employment projections are based off information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics