1. Intro to Info Tech Computer Jobs
10/8/2017
Intro to Info Tech
Computer Jobs
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2. Objectives Discuss computer job categories
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Objectives
Discuss computer job categories
Explain what a career path is
Computer education opportunities at Florida State College at Jacksonville

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

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

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

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

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Jobs
Help desk/PC tech
At least some college/industry computer courses
H/W, Operating Systems, Office
And/or 2yr degree
And/or A+ certification
FSCJ offers a 2yr degree and study towards A+ certification

8. Jobs Considered entry level Advancement opportunities
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Jobs
Considered entry level
Starting salary 20-30K
Advancement opportunities
With more education and/or certifications
Go into:
Networking
Computer Engineering
Help Desk Manager

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

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

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

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

13. Jobs Data Base Analyst/Admin (DBA) FSCJ offers a 2yr degree (Admin)
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Jobs
Data Base Analyst/Admin (DBA)
Design and maintain DBs
Makes sure:
DB is available
Performance levels are met
FSCJ offers a 2yr degree (Admin)
4yr degree (Analyst)
Starting salaries 40-45K

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

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

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

17. Career Path ? CEO 3r Level Mgr Sr Technical Programmer
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CEO
Career Path ?
3r Level Mgr
Sr Technical Programmer
Sr Technical Analyst
2nd Level Mgr
Senior Programmer
Senior Analyst
1st Level Mgr
Advisory Programmer
Advisory Analyst
Staff Programmer
Staff Analyst
Associate Programmer
Junior Programmer

18. Alternatives After several years experience go independent DisAdvs
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Alternatives
After several years experience go independent
Consultant
Advs
You pick who/when to work
Highly paid
DisAdvs
Must find jobs
No benefits
Must pay to stay current

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Alternatives
Lots of other funny jobs that you often don’t get a degree in
Testing
Training
Computer technical writing
Change level control
Security
Forensics

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