Careers In IT Mrs. Beth Cueni

What’s available? Present job situationPresent job situation 5 of the top 20 faster growing occupations through 2014 are in the computer field5 of the top 20 faster growing occupations through 2014 are in the computer field –#1 Software Engineers –#7 IT analysts ResourcesResources – – Bureau of Labor Statistics – – Identify careers based on major skills

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

Stigma No jobs because of two factorsNo jobs because of two factors –Outsourcing – 3 rd 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 contactCustomer face jobs –require customer contact Enablers – getting business projects organized and completedEnablers – getting business projects organized and completed Infrastructure jobs- moving and storing informationInfrastructure jobs- moving and storing information

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

Careers Web DevelopmentWeb 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 DevelopmentSystems 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 SystemsInformation Systems –Network administrators –Database administrators –Web serve administrators –Telecommunications technicians

Careers Support ServicesSupport Services –Help desk analysts –Computer support technicians

Careers Game Development 2-4 year degreeGame 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 EducatedGet Educated –2 or 4 year college/university –3 degrees Computer ScienceComputer Science MISMIS Computer engineeringComputer engineering

How do I prepare? Investigate professional certificationsInvestigate professional certifications –Not a placement for an education Get experienceGet experience –Internships and volunteer Do researchDo research –What’s available and current trends

How do I find a job? College placement officesCollege placement offices Visit online employment sitesVisit online employment sites – – Start networkingStart networking –Professional organizations Check corporate websites for jobsCheck corporate websites for jobs

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

Where do I go from here? Online Career resourcesOnline Career resources – – – – – – – – –