In Spain we have basically three profiles in computer science vocational training:  MIDDLE-GRADE DEGREES ◦ Microcomputer systems and networks technician  UPPER-GRADE DEGREES ◦ Computer systems management senior-technician ◦ Computer applications development senior-technician

 GENERAL COMPETENCE The general competence of this title is to install, configure, and maintain microcomputer systems, isolated or in network, as well as local networks in small environments, ensuring its functionality and applying the established protocols of quality, safety and respect for the environment.  JOBS AND OCCUPATIONS ◦ Technician in installing and repairing computer equipment. ◦ Computer support technician. ◦ Data networks technician. ◦ Microcomputer systems peripherals repairing technician. ◦ Microcomputing salesman. ◦ Help-desk. ◦ Computer system operator.

 GENERAL COMPETENCE Implement, operate and maintain under low and medium level requirements computer systems supporting the management and administration of the company, providing direct or first-line support to the end users and implementing and complying with the legal requirements existing in the sector.  JOBS AND OCCUPATIONS ◦ Technician in maintenance of computer systems in single-user and multi- user environments. ◦ Manager of information systems in SMEs. ◦ Local area network administrator. ◦ Technician in advice and information on systems and software applications.

 GENERAL COMPETENCE Develop computer applications, participating in the design and programming, testing and documentation thereof in accordance with the functional requirements, approved specifications and regulations in force.  JOBS AND OCCUPATIONS ◦ Analyst-programmer. ◦ Programmer. ◦ Project Manager.

 These are the most demanded competences in computer science related job offers, the most common competences by the candidates and the difference between the supply and demand.

 Systems, networks and security  Software development  ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)  Systems consultancy  Information systems management  Hardware engineering  Computing salesman

 Systems, networks and security ◦ Monitoring of computer incidents ◦ Installation of system software ◦ Network management ◦ Repairing equipment  Software development ◦ Structured programming ◦ Functional analysis of applications ◦ Technical documentation  ERP ◦ ERP platform implementation ◦ ERP development and configuration ◦ ERP projects planning  Systems consultancy ◦ Definition of business requirements ◦ Definition of functional requirements ◦ Computer standards consultancy

 Information systems management ◦ Telecommunications project management ◦ Support to users of telecommunications ◦ Security in telecommunications  Hardware engineering ◦ Communications protocols ◦ Hardware systems architecture ◦ Integrated circuits design  Computing salesman ◦ Hardware sales ◦ Software sales ◦ Server applications and databases sales

 Minimum skills required in different specializations Among the professionals most sought after by companies in InfoJobs.net, as of today, we find computer and telecommunications engineers and workers in the sector of health care.

 Programming (programmers) - Minimum experience of 2 years. - Formation: Technical engineering degree - Experience in developing Web and desktop applications with multilevel architectures with the.NET Framework 3.0 or higher, Html, Css, JavaScript - Design patterns - Experience with PL/SQL (Forms/Report) - Experience in technologies: JAVA J2EE, ORACLE DB, SPL, UNIX SCRIPTING. - Experience in analysis, development and maintenance of applications in Java, FLEX, XML, HTML, ActionScript and JavaScript environment.  Computing systems (System administrators) - Minimum experience of 2 years. - Formation: Upper-grade vocational training. - Formal training and experience in Windows Server 2003 and Demonstrable knowledge in technologies: server virtualization, Hyper-V, VMware or Citrix. - SQL Server knowledge. - Knowledge in computer security: LOPD, firewall, access control, PKI, etc.

 Analysis (systems analyst and analyst/programmers) - Minimum experience of 2 years. - Formation: Upper-degree vocational training. - Experience in MS-Project and maintenance of base lines, as well as Metrica v3 (documentation analysis) - Experience in dealing with client and team management. - Experience in definition of requirements. - Experience in Banking with Cobol. - Creation of logical models with Rational Rose, identification of cases of use, process modeling.  Systems (microcomputer systems and support) - Minimum experience of 2 years. - Formation: Middle-degree vocational training. - Knowledge of LINUX as well as APACHE and TOMCAT. - Diagnosing and solving computer problems remotely. - Knowledge and experience in managing of incident management tools. - Knowledge and/or experience in setting up and repairing equipment and communications software, as well as network management.

 ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence (CRM consultants, SAP consultants, developers) - Minimum experience of 2 years. - Formation: Upper-degree vocational training. - Experiencia in modules: FI, CO, PS, HR ó MM. - Requirements analysis and clients needs analysis. - Experience in CO - PA, CO – PC. - Experience in technologies: NET (V.B..),NET, ASP..NET, C#) or J2EE/Java. - Knowledge in HTML, XML, XHTML, Java Script, SQL Server, Winforms, Web services.  Database management (MySQL-Server administrator, Oracle administrator) - Minimum experience of 2 years. - Formation: Upper-degree vocational training. - Experience administering Oracle databases. - Experience in high availability environments: Oracle RAC. - Experience in Unix environments. - SQL Server SQL 2005 Management / SQL T/SQL (stored procedures in database, high level programming)

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