Careers in IT

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A. What is what in the IT business, and could this be yours? Here are the top 5 jobs in IT, based on increases in salary offers, according to the salary guide. 1
#ead Applications $e%eloper What they do& #anage so$tware de%e opment teams in the design& de%e opment& coding& testing and debugging o$ app ications. '' What you need& (ache or)s degree in computer science or a re ated $ie d and three to $i%e years e*perience in speci$ic techno ogies. 'alary range& +,-&2.- / +1-,&--'alary change(& 0.1 percent 'enior IT Auditor What they do& 5stab ish procedures $or audit re%iew o$ computer systems3 de%e op and app y testing and e%a uation p ans $or 67 systems and ensure comp iance with industry standards o$ e$$iciency& accuracy and security. What you need& (ache or)s degree in computer science& in$ormation systems& business or a re ated $ie d& and an a%erage o$ $i%e years) e*perience in 67 auditing. 'alary range& +,1&0.- / +114&0.'alary change& 1.8 percent

)essaging Ad*inistrator What they do& 2ontro e/mai and groupware systems& inc uding associated ser%ers& operating systems& and backup and reco%ery programs3 $i* system prob ems and attend to ser%ice re4uests. What you need& (ache or)s degree in computer science& computer in$ormation systems or a re ated $ie d& p us two to three years or more o$ e*perience working with the messaging systems used by the emp oyer. 'alary range& +,0&2.- / +12-&--'alary change& 0.. percent

Talk about these uestions. 1. What is your dream job? Why? 2. What do you do in your dream job? Describe! 3. How can you succeed in pursuing your dream job? 4. Do you think it is possib e to reach your dream job? Why !not"?

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When considering a career in Information Technology, you will soon realize that there are many career options and good jobs available. You will also discover that IT careers offer the fle ibility to wor! in a variety of different industries. "ust loo! around and you can see how much we rely on this technology every day. Then imagine being part of this e citing, growing, and fast#changing industry. Today's IT plays a critical role in the work of all major industries as well as being a distinct industry on its own. The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) reports that !" of all IT workers are in non#IT companies$ %&" of which are small companies. '(en if the career you choose does not focus solely on IT$ the job will likely in(ol(e the use of computers and technology to accomplish tasks and process information. )tudents interested in becoming IT computer repair technicians or computer support specialists generally can get started with speciali*ed training$ an appropriate industry#skill certification$ and+or an Associate degree in a computer#related field$ plus hands#on e,perience with computers. Those aspiring to become computer programmers$ network engineers$ or database administrators usually should plan on at least -#years of speciali*ed college training. Technical and professional certifications are also increasing in popularity and importance. IT workers are e,pected to continually update their knowledge and ac.uire new skills to remain .ualified. In preparing for these credentials$ community and technical colleges now play a central role in training new workers$ in upgrading the skills of incumbent workers$ and in preparing indi(iduals transferring from other occupations. Indi(iduals interested in an IT career should possess curiosity$ ha(e the ability to think logically$ and ha(e strong problem#sol(ing skills. A working knowledge of mathematics and good communication skills are also important since troubleshooting$ teamwork$ and helping others are (ital aspects of most of IT jobs. In addition$ /eb designers and de(elopers also need imaginati(e and artistic skills. /hether dealing with customers$ managers$ or other computer specialists$ IT professionals need the abilities to sol(e technical challenges as well as to communicate effecti(ely on paper$ in#person$ and electronically. 0ight now # there are many high#skilled$ interesting$ and good#paying job opportunities in IT. In fact$ America continues to suffer from a shortage of .ualified IT workers with fle,ible and portable skills who can readily adapt and respond to e(er#changing IT workplace demands and processes. 1rom entry#le(el technicians to computer scientists to chief information officers$ there are limitless career possibilities in today's Information Technology. /hy not e,plore how one of these opportunities might benefit you2
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4omputer )cience is a constantly (constant) e(ol(ing field. Its dynamic nature propels the need for competent .ualified computer science professionals 55555555555 (constant). As software stability becomes the cru, of 55555555555 (comfort) modern#day li(ing$ most companies look for professionals who can create software systems that ensure stability. 4omputer )cience graduates can work with different industries as technical administrators or they can work in research led areas of computer industry. A computer science graduate can make a career in the following disciplines6 )oftware *evelopers 7usinesses and transactions today are 55555555555 (high) dependent on software8s. )table )oftware systems are what organi*ations across the world are seeking. As a software de(eloper$ computer science graduates will be re.uired to ha(e sufficient knowledge on different operating systems and software applications. )oftware de(elopers need to ha(e domain knowledge of the industry they are de(eloping the software for. Computer Communications )pecialists As telecommunications and computer systems gets integrated$ there is a constant need of 55555555555 (.ualify) computer science graduates$ who can understand the two systems 55555555555 (correct) and integrate them to deli(er robust business and transaction solutions.

 +esearch (nalysts 9any go(ernment organi*ations and industry bodies need fresh computer science graduates who can aid the senior staff in carrying out research led acti(ities. :raduates with some years of e,perience behind them can function as research analysts in senior positions. )ystem and )ecurity (dministrators As networked computing and Internet become way of life$ many system and security issues crop up and therefore the need arises for professionals speciali*ing in system and security administration. 4omputer science graduates$ who speciali*e in the area of managing systems and its security$ can make a career in the area of system administration. Computer ,ngineers 4omputer science graduates with an aptitude for hardware can pursue a career in computer system engineering. 4omputer engineers can work with system manufactures and high end technical industries that in(ol(e high le(el of computeri*ation.
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