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2 Technology in Action Technology in Focus: Careers in IT

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.3 Job Outlook The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting growth in computer occupationsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting growth in computer occupations –Network systems and data communications analysts –Computer applications software engineers –Computer systems software engineers –Network and computer systems administrators –Database administrators

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.4 Bureau of Labor Statistics Site Occupational Outlook Handbook For various IT jobsFor various IT jobs –Describes typical tasks –Required education and training –Salary estimates –Likeliness of: Outsourcing: Hiring an off-shore third party to provide servicesOutsourcing: Hiring an off-shore third party to provide services Offshoring: Hiring employees who work in another countryOffshoring: Hiring employees who work in another country

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.5 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #1: Getting a computer science degree means you’re going to be rich.

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.6 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #2: All the jobs are going offshore.

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.7 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #3: You’ve got three professional certifications... you’re ready to work.

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.8 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #4: Women are at a disadvantage in an IT career.

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.9 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #5: People skills don’t matter in IT jobs.

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.10 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #6: Mathematically impaired people need not apply.

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.11 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #7: Working in IT means working for a computer company or in an IT department.

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.12 Is an IT Career Right for You? ConsiderationsConsiderations –Salary range –Possibility of gender bias –Location –A changing workplace –Stress

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.13 What Realm of IT Should You Work In?

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.14 Development and Integration Web Development Web server administratorsWeb server administrators Web content creatorsWeb content creators Web publishersWeb publishers Customer interaction techniciansCustomer interaction technicians Systems Development Systems analysts Programmers Project managers Technical writers Network engineers Database developers

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.15 Technical Services Information SystemsInformation Systems –Network administrators –Database administrators –Web server administrators –Telecommunications technicians Support ServicesSupport Services –Helpdesk analysts –Computer support technicians

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.16 Preparing for a Job in IT EducationEducation –College and university degrees Computer scienceComputer science MISMIS Computer engineeringComputer engineering –Technical schools Build skills rapidlyBuild skills rapidly

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.17 Preparing for a Job in IT Professional certificationsProfessional certifications –Measure base level of skill –Software and hardware manufacturers establish standards ExperienceExperience –Internship Do researchDo research –Know the companies offering jobs

© 2009 Prentice-Hall, Inc.18 Finding a Job in IT School placement officeSchool placement office Online employment sitesOnline employment sites –Monster.com –CareerBuilder.com NetworkingNetworking –People networks –Word of mouth –Professional organizations Corporate Web sitesCorporate Web sites