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Job descriptions: Telecommunications

We use telecommunications every day. Whether we are on the phone, watching T.V. or surfing the Net, we are engaging in telecommunications. Business demand will rise as companies increasingly rely on their telecommunications systems. However, according to the U.S Department of Labor, there will be a decline in job growth by 7% through 2014.

Businesses use telecommunications for conducting electronic commerce, ordering, record keeping and video conferencing. Technology is continuing to transform the industry. It will also continue to bring a wide array of services to homes and businesses. The installation and upgrading of fiber optic networks will bring ever-faster communications to residential customers’ homes.

Telecommunications training can give the qualifications you need to be successful in this competitive field. If you enjoy learning and adapting with new technology, telecommunications might be the perfect field to explore. Telecommunications degrees offer you a range of possibilities. You can explore many different career fields including:

• Electrical and electronic engineering technicians
• Network systems and data communications analysts
• Telephone operators
• Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers
• Line installers and repairers