Career fit quiz

Is IT Manager the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the IT manager career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the IT manager job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like leading people
Statement 2 of 8I understand technology deeply
Statement 3 of 8I can make tough budget decisions
Statement 4 of 8I communicate well with executives
Statement 5 of 8I stay calm in crises
Statement 6 of 8I want a top-paying tech career
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Bachelor’s plus 5+ years of IT experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $175,140 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Computer and information systems managers plan, direct and coordinate an organization’s technology, including infrastructure, security, applications, budgets and IT staff.

  • Lead and develop IT staff
  • Plan technology strategy and budgets
  • Manage infrastructure, security and applications
  • Select and manage vendors
  • Lead IT projects

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