Updated November 2025
What are your job options as a computer network support specialist? Which career paths are most likely to provide steady employment and competitive salaries after graduation?
Important questions for anyone considering a career in the IT support field.
In this post, we look at two of the most popular employment options for graduates of computer support programs.
Get a detailed job description for both roles, including the latest info on salaries and job outlook in Canada.
Updated November 2025
What would the world do without talented, patient, knowledgeable IT support professionals?
Organizations across the globe are absolutely dependent on high-functioning computer networks. And yet most people know very little (or zero) about how their computers actually work, and what to do when things go wrong.
Enter the helpdesk analyst. This is the person you call when you can't log in to your company network, your new software won't install properly, or you foolishly open a virus-laden email.
Have an interest in IT and considering pursuing a network administration career?
Still on the fence about earning a network admin diploma, and wondering about long-term job prospects in this field? Or whether there are opportunities to advance, build new skills, or specialize?
You've come to the right place. In this post, we break down four of top reasons network administration is not just a safe career bet, but also an exciting, cutting-edge, well-paid field in which to work.
Updated December 2023
Ever felt so fed up with an uncooperative piece of technology that you wanted to just crush it, toss it, or scream in frustration? We've all been there. And in many ways, this kind of experience is inevitable.
We're totally reliant on technology, but most of us have minimal (or zero) knowledge of how our most trusted systems and devices actually work! When things go wrong, it doesn't take long for panic to set in, particularly if you need that piece of tech for work.
