I developed my interest in IT from both my Aunty and my Partner. My Aunty has been working in IT for approximately 20 years and is currently a Senior Systems Engineer. She has taught me many different IT skills over the years – explaining how technology works and why. Her career and success has influenced me to follow in her footsteps. My Partner, also, works and has studied in the IT field for a while. His continuous research, teaching and influence have gained my interest furthermore into pursuing an IT career and to continue my studies.

Information Technology has remained an interest of mine from a very young age, from keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies and their improvements to accepting an offer for a full time job as an Entry Level IT Helpdesk Officer for a Mining company. With this particular job, I have become more responsible for all sides of IT. Since taking up the job role, I have discovered my career interests in IT such as:

Software and Application Development

I am always full ideas which inspire my desires to create software’s and applications to showcase these concepts. This particular interest is very alluring to me as it involves the creation and development of system applications, which allows people to perform tasks on computers and devices (CareerBuilder 2017). For example, web development is an interest of mine as it involves a creative mind to think and design for others use. This particular interest involves skills including problem solving, strategic and mathematical thinking, the use of logic, thinking creatively, people skills, motivation and collaboration (Wales 2014).

Organisation

I have an eye for detail and pay close attention to as much as possible. I enjoy order, security and accuracy which defines me as very well organised. I think creatively and efficiently when organised, as I like to apply routines into my everyday life activities.

Cyber Security

I like using my mind and enabling complexity to create security and order. I am always curious and I like thinking through problems logically. Cyber security involves implementing practises and skills to safeguard confidential information (Porup 2017). This means applying logical thought to create safety and command, which I find interesting and would like to implement into my career pathway.