Careers In IT Mrs. Beth Cueni

What’s available? Present job situation 5 of the top 20 faster growing occupations through 2014 are in the computer field #1 Software Engineers #7 IT analysts Resources www.bls.gov – Bureau of Labor Statistics www.iseek.org – Identify careers based on major skills

What’s wrong? Despite that, CS majors have fallen 60% since the fall of 2000 Critical shortage of IT computer professionals over the next 5-10 years Source: Technology in Action page 79

Stigma No jobs because of two factors Outsourcing – 3rd party provides a service to a company – such as customer service Off shoring – company located outside the United States, India - #1, China, Romania

IT jobs staying in the US Customer face jobs –require customer contact Enablers – getting business projects organized and completed Infrastructure jobs- moving and storing information

Things to consider Salary range – Not always top money maker Gender bias – male dominated Location – within larger companies, city Changing workforce – always need to be learning Stress – average 45 hours per week, on call

Careers Web Development Web Programmers – link pages and databases Graphic Designers- page layout Interface Designer – look and feel of the site easy navigation Web Content Creator- interesting content, games animation

Careers Systems Development Computer programmer – create programs Systems analyst – work with end users and programmers to build systems Project manager – manage all aspects of a project Technical writers – system documentation for users Database Developers – organize information

Careers Information Systems Network administrators Database administrators Web serve administrators Telecommunications technicians

Careers Support Services Help desk analysts Computer support technicians

Careers Game Development 2-4 year degree Designers – artistic Programmers – coding scenarios C, C++, Java Playtesters – recruit from BETA testes provide good feedback Quality assurance – tests games

How do I prepare? Get Educated 2 or 4 year college/university 3 degrees Computer Science MIS Computer engineering

How do I prepare? Investigate professional certifications Not a placement for an education www.microsoft.com www.cisco.com www.comptia.org www.sun.com Get experience Internships and volunteer Do research What’s available and current trends

How do I find a job? College placement offices Visit online employment sites www.monster.com www.careerbuilder.com Start networking Professional organizations Check corporate websites for jobs

Where do I go from here? Freshman Sophomore Juniors- Seniors Career exploration Take as many courses throughout high school as possible Sophomore PSAT volunteer Juniors- ACT/SAT test preparation Visit schools Seniors Accepted by Christmas Finance in spring

Where do I go from here? Online Career resources www.cbtoolkit.com www.computerjobs.com www.jobcircle.com www.computeruser.com www.justtechjobs.com www.computerwork.com www.tech-engine.com www.dice.com www.gamasutra.com