The high‐tech industry and its workers

The purpose of this article is to provide counselors, academic advisers, and career coaches with a basic understanding of the current state of the high‐technology (high‐tech) industry in the United States and the people who work in it. A profile of a high‐tech worker is presented, several high‐tech career developments are described, and selected industry trends and issues are discussed. The authors conclude by offering 5 specific ways employment counselors can help aspiring, disillusioned, and/or committed high‐tech workers manage their careers.