IT Consultant

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• Admission into the ‘Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science course is based on the candidates’ performance in the college/university-specific examination (if specified).However, it may vary from college to college; check the particular college rules and regulations before applying.

Official Website for registration to JEE Exam: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/

• A candidate should hold a graduation degree Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science / Bachelor of Technology in IT/ B.Sc.  in Computer Science/ BCA / or enroll in a Diploma in Computer Science.
• After graduating and acquiring knowledge of Languages like C, C++, Java, etc., an android Application Developer can work on projects to enhance candidate skills. Candidates can also build small candidate applications to increase their knowledge base before joining some big App Development enterprises.

• During the course, grab as many opportunities for internships or project work as a candidate can. These help the candidate gain insights into the kinds of tasks that can expect to perform in the future.
• The internship duration would be four weeks, eight weeks, or ten weeks, depending on the choice of the candidate.

Who is an IT Consultant?

      IT consultant, also known as an Information Technology Consultant, is a professional who provides expert advice. An IT consultant is a professional with a deep knowledge of information technology. IT consultants guide clients on the best uses of technology to meet specific business needs, identify the problems or issues in the business or organization, and solve them to improve growth. As a result, IT consultants help the company create value and improve performance daily. IT consultants mainly advise organizations on integrating technology systems with business operations.  IT consultants can handle anything from assisting organizations to use IT, managing business processes, and solving security issues. IT consultants most commonly work in these three areas:

• Project management
• Maintenance and repair
• Security

 IT consultants should have expertise in both business processes and information technology. IT consultants typically work either with a professional technology consulting firm or as independent consultants.  

Job Responsibilities of an IT Consultant

• IT consultants guide clients on the best uses of technology to meet specific business needs, identify the problems or issues in the business or organization, and solve them to improve growth.
• IT consultants design IT systems and networks.
• An IT consultant provides technical assistance and suggests improvements.
• IT consultants look after security threats and monitor the development of IT solutions.
• IT consultants also define, implement, test, and monitor new hardware and software systems.
• IT consultants analyze and detect cybersecurity threats and take effective measures against them.

Career Scope of an IT Consultant

     There are a lot of career options once a candidate completes graduation. Some of the followings are given:

• Risk Management Analyst
• Equity Research Analyst
• Software Engineer
• IT Engineer
• Business Analyst

    Top recruiters of IT Consultants:

• Capgemini
• Infosys Limited
• Tata Consultancy Limited Services
• Deloitte Consulting LLP
• ITC Infotech
• Ernst and Young 

Salary/Income of an IT Consultant

An entry-level IT Consultant with less than a year of experience can expect to earn approximately Rs. 3,00,000 annually. An IT Consultant with 1 to 4 years of experience can make roughly Rs. 8,00,000 annually.