1 Intro to Info Tech Computer Jobs Copyright 2007 by Janson Industries This presentation can be viewed on line at:

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 2 Objectives n Discuss computer job categories n Explain what a career path is n Computer education opportunities at Florida State College at Jacksonville

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 3 Data Entry n Typing an endless stream of numbers and characters n Use to be very big field that paid OK u Source data automation n Lowest computer job u Least amount of training required u Must have excellent keyboarding skills

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 4 Data Entry n Monitored and measured by keystrokes per minute n Mind numbing, prone to RSI n Starting salary 20K ($10/hr) n Advancement potential: little

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 5 Computer Operator n Large systems need someone to: u Take care of hardware (load paper, tapes, toner cartridges) u Monitor jobs (did payroll complete) u 1st level of problem solving F Payroll didn't complete F If error code O7C rerun F If error code 12F check pay rate file status If status = offline, change to online Else call programmer F Else call programmer

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 6 Computer Operator n Education requirements u HS diploma u A basic computer course n Usually pays several dollars over minimum wage n Advancement opportunities u Operations Manager (60-70K) u Usually need 4yr degree for mgt

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 7 Jobs n Help desk/PC tech u At least some college/industry computer courses F H/W, Operating Systems, Office u And/or 2yr degree u And/or A+ certification n FSCJ offers a 2yr degree and study towards A+ certification

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 8 Jobs n Considered entry level u Starting salary 20-30K n Advancement opportunities u With more education and/or certifications u Go into: F Networking F Computer Engineering F Help Desk Manager

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 9 Jobs n Network Administrator u Works with networking s/w to establish and maintain F Network availability F User ids and passwords F Network security and resources u Performs system upgrades n FSCJ offers 2yr degree u Starting salaries 30K-35K n Advancement Opportunity: u Management

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 10 Jobs n Network Engineer u Designs networks u Determines architecture u Makes h/w and s/w decisions n Certifications or a 4yr degree (FSCJ offers one) u Starting salaries 35K – 45K

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 11 Jobs n Web Page designer u Designs and implements a web interface u Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, PHP, JavaScript, some programming u Can use graphics packages like Flash, Dream Weaver n FSCJ offers a 2yr degree in web design u Starting salaries 25-35K

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 12 Jobs n Web Master, Web Developer u Manages all elements of web sites F Programming and Database knowledge u Designs and implements (with team) and enhances u Makes sure: F Applications are functioning, site is available, various pieces are functioning together n 4yr degree or 2yr w/ pgming/DB u Starting salaries 30-40K

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 13 Jobs n Data Base Analyst/Admin (DBA) u Design and maintain DBs u Makes sure: F DB is available F Performance levels are met n FSCJ offers a 2yr degree (Admin) u Starting salaries 35-40K n 4yr degree (Analyst) u Starting salaries 40-45K

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 14 Jobs n Systems Programmer u Works with system s/w like OS F Install F Upgrade F Monitor F Enhance performance n Need a 4yr degree, usually in CS (Computer Science) n Starting salaries 40 – 50K

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 15 Jobs n Application Programmer u Writes user applications u Knowledge of programming language(s) F Java, C, VB n Need degree, usually in IS (Information Systems) n FSCJ offers a 2yr degree n Starting salaries 25-40K

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 16 Careers n Once you get your foot in the door, a lot of directions to go in n In a small business, often a jack of all trades u Programmer may also: F Develop the web pages F Monitor the web site F Design databases n In a large business, there are career paths you can follow

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 17 Career Path Junior Programmer Associate Programmer Staff Programmer Advisory Programmer Senior Programmer Sr Technical Programmer 1 st Level Mgr 2nd Level Mgr 3r Level Mgr Advisory Analyst Senior Analyst Sr Technical Analyst Staff Analyst CEO ?

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 18 Alternatives n After several years experience go independent u Consultant n Advs u You pick who/when to work u Highly paid n DisAdvs u Must find jobs u No benefits u Must pay to stay current

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 19 Alternatives n Lots of other funny jobs that you often don’t get a degree in u Testing u Training u Computer technical writing u Change level control u Security u Forensics

Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 20 Points to Remember n Computer careers very dynamic u Constantly changing technology u Always something new n Higher level jobs require degrees or certifications n Relatively well paying with much room for advancement n High demand areas allow the employee to "call the shots"