How To Become a IT Specialist

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By Tomas Thompson
Just exactly what is an Information Technology (IT) Specialist? The term IT Specialist is actually a catch all phrase used by the industry to help easily distinguish an knowledge worker from other general professional classifications. IT specialists can take on many roles, particularly in the U.S. federal government. For instance, a quick search on the federal government's USAJOBS Web site, returns positions ranging from database analysts to project managers, including highly paid supervisory roles or senior management positions.