Career path
IT Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Risk PreferenceCentral
How you trade off potential gains against potential losses under uncertainty.
- Enterprising InterestsCentral
Your interest in leading, persuading, and pursuing business or organizational goals.
- Working ConditionsCentral
How much you value variety, security, and the material conditions of work (compensation, environment).
- IndependenceCentral
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- RelationshipsImportant
How much you value co-worker connection and helping others through your work.
- AchievementImportant
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Technology & engineering
- Job titles you'll see
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
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