CAREERS IN THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY munni/2006
JOBS OPPURTUNITIES MAINLY IN FOUR AREAS Companies that manufacture computer and computer related equipments (hardware) Companies that develop software Companies that hire IT professionals to work with these products Companies and organizations that provide computer-related training and education munni/2006
Computer Equipment Industry manufacturers of computers and computer related hardwares distributors of computers and computer related hardware Equipment manufacturers and distributors include such as Apple, Cisco, Compaq, Dell, gateway. They are huge organizations with thousands of employees Also famous for start-up companies - munni/2006
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY POSITIONS Continue COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY POSITIONS Digital Signal Processor (DSP) designer Intergrated circuit (IC) designer System intergrater Wireless designer munni/2006
Computer Software Industry Companies that develop, manufacture and support software products. Examples of software products are operating systems, productivity software, network software, internet software, software development tools Some companies specialize in a particular type of software product such as business, productivity software, utility programs or multimedia and graphic design tools. munni/2006
Programmer/analyst – designs, writes and tests computer programs Continue.. Career opportunities involve designing and programming all kinds of software products Programmer/analyst – designs, writes and tests computer programs Project developer – Analyzes software requirements, designs software solutions and oversees the software development process. Software engineer- Develops system software such as operating systems ,utilities, and software drivers munni/2006
Working in an IT Department Management – directs the planning research, development, evaluation and intergration of technology Operations –operating the centralised computer equipment System development- analyzing, designing, developing and implementing Technical services End-user computing – assisting end users munni/2006
Data communications analyst Network (LAN) administrator continue Project leader Computer operator Data communications analyst Network (LAN) administrator Desktop publishing specialist Systems programmer munni/2006
THE COMPUTER EDUCATION AND TRAINING Schools, colleges, universities and private companies all need qualified instructors Service and repair technician job for those who like to troubleshoot Can become a consultant –give advice to others. munni/2006