1. A Closer Look at Being a: Desktop Publisher
By: Lilia Gonzalez
PIT

2. Job Tasks
Use computer software to design items that are either printed out or put online.
For example:
Newspaper
Books
Brochures
Collect items such as: Text and Graphics that they plan to use on their project

3. Environment Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publisher
Printing and related support activities
Professional, Scientific, and related services
Administrative and support services

4. Main Points Works mainly to provide a visually pleasing product
Collaborate with other graphic designers
Work with specialized software

5. Qualifications Associate’s Degree Experience in a related field
Minimal on-the-job training
Personal Characteristics:
Such as:
Artistic Ability
Communication Skills
Detail Oriented
Organizational Skills

6. Employment
David Evan’s and Associates- creates innovative and sustainable design solutions for transportation, land development, energy, and water projects
Staples- office supply store
Everyday Health Inc.- leading provider of digital health and wellness solutions

7. Outlook Desktop publishing jobs are predicted to drop about 12%
Many other workers are able to cover a more broad array of tasks for a company

8. Earnings
Annual Wages: $37, 040
Hourly Wages: $17.81

9. Summary
A desktop publisher is basically an independent worker that manages the task of producing visually pleasing items for a large company. They’re not the most important additions to the company, in terms of the fact that their jobs are decreasing. Personally I would not want to be a desktop publisher, because not only are they a shrinking job field, but I would prefer to have more annual wages.

11. A closer look at being a: Computer and Information Systems Manager
By: Lilia Gonzalez PIT

12. Job Tasks Look for new upgrades and technology to help the company
Aid in installing and upgrading
Plan and direct the work for other IT professionals
Assess the costs and benefits of new projects

13. Environment Computer System Design and related services
Finance and Insurance
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Government

14. Main Points
There are different types of mangers that do different jobs
Negotiation
Do lots of research to find the best and most beneficial software and hardware for a company
In charge of other IT professionals

15. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer or information science related fields
Some require an graduates degree (MBA)
Requires prior experience in the IT profession
Important qualities include:
Analytic Skills
Communication Skills
Decision-Making Skills
Leadership Skills
Organizational Skills

16. Employment
Enter at a lower level position and in 5-10 years advance to a director position
Emerson Electric-  manufacturing and technology company
Huxley Banking and Financial Services
Clear Point (project manager)- Credit Counseling

17. Outlook Expected to grow 15%
The demand for IT managers will increase as businesses continue to expand their wireless and mobile networks

18. Earnings
Annual Average: $120,950
Hourly Average: $58.15

19. Summary
An IT manger is responsible for overlooking all “technology” decisions. An IT manager tells other IT professionals what to do, as well researching innovative software and hardware to benefit the company. In addition, they must also aid in the installing and managing of new software and or hardware. Personally, I think it’d be great to be an IT manager, due to the high pay and seemingly simple tasks. The only thing that would dissuade me from pursuing this career is that you must enter at a lower level and work your way up.