A Closer Look at Being a: Desktop Publisher By: Lilia Gonzalez PIT

Job Tasks Use computer software to design items that are either printed out or put online. For example: Newspaper Books Brochures Collect items such as: Text and Graphics that they plan to use on their project

Environment Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publisher Printing and related support activities Professional, Scientific, and related services Administrative and support services

Main Points Works mainly to provide a visually pleasing product Collaborate with other graphic designers Work with specialized software

Qualifications Associate’s Degree Experience in a related field Minimal on-the-job training Personal Characteristics: Such as: Artistic Ability Communication Skills Detail Oriented Organizational Skills

Employment David Evan’s and Associates- creates innovative and sustainable design solutions for transportation, land development, energy, and water projects Staples- office supply store Everyday Health Inc.- leading provider of digital health and wellness solutions

Outlook Desktop publishing jobs are predicted to drop about 12% Many other workers are able to cover a more broad array of tasks for a company

Earnings Annual Wages: $37, 040 Hourly Wages: $17.81

Summary A desktop publisher is basically an independent worker that manages the task of producing visually pleasing items for a large company. They’re not the most important additions to the company, in terms of the fact that their jobs are decreasing. Personally I would not want to be a desktop publisher, because not only are they a shrinking job field, but I would prefer to have more annual wages.

A closer look at being a: Computer and Information Systems Manager By: Lilia Gonzalez PIT

Job Tasks Look for new upgrades and technology to help the company Aid in installing and upgrading Plan and direct the work for other IT professionals Assess the costs and benefits of new projects

Environment Computer System Design and related services Finance and Insurance Management of Companies and Enterprises Government

Main Points There are different types of mangers that do different jobs Negotiation Do lots of research to find the best and most beneficial software and hardware for a company In charge of other IT professionals

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer or information science related fields Some require an graduates degree (MBA) Requires prior experience in the IT profession Important qualities include: Analytic Skills Communication Skills Decision-Making Skills Leadership Skills Organizational Skills

Employment Enter at a lower level position and in 5-10 years advance to a director position Emerson Electric-  manufacturing and technology company Huxley Banking and Financial Services Clear Point (project manager)- Credit Counseling

Outlook Expected to grow 15% The demand for IT managers will increase as businesses continue to expand their wireless and mobile networks

Earnings Annual Average: $120,950 Hourly Average: $58.15

Summary An IT manger is responsible for overlooking all “technology” decisions. An IT manager tells other IT professionals what to do, as well researching innovative software and hardware to benefit the company. In addition, they must also aid in the installing and managing of new software and or hardware. Personally, I think it’d be great to be an IT manager, due to the high pay and seemingly simple tasks. The only thing that would dissuade me from pursuing this career is that you must enter at a lower level and work your way up.