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Technology in Action

Technology in Action. Technology in Action. Technology in Focus: Careers in IT. Job Outlook. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting growth in computer occupations Network systems and data communications analysts Computer applications software engineers

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Technology in Action

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  1. Technology in Action

  2. Technology in Action Technology in Focus: Careers in IT

  3. Job Outlook • The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting growth in computer occupations • Network systems and data communications analysts • Computer applications software engineers • Computer systems software engineers • Database administrators • Computer systems analysts

  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics Site www.bls.govOccupational Outlook Handbook • For various IT jobs • Describes typical tasks • Required education and training • Salary estimates • Likeliness of: • Outsourcing – hiring an off-shore third party to provide services • Offshoring – hiring employees who work in another country

  5. Common Myths About IT Careers • Myth #1: A degree in computer science means you’re going to be rich.

  6. Common Myths About IT Careers • Myth #2: All the jobs are going offshore.

  7. Common Myths About IT Careers • Myth #3: You’ve got three professional certifications . . . you’re ready to work.

  8. Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #4: Women are at a disadvantage in an IT career.

  9. Common Myths About IT Careers • Myth #5: People skills don’t matter in IT jobs.

  10. Common Myths About IT Careers • Myth #6: Mathematically impaired people need not apply.

  11. Common Myths About IT Careers Myth #7: Working in IT means working for a computer company or in an IT department.

  12. Is an IT Career Right for You? • Considerations • Salary range • Possibility of gender bias • Location • A changing workplace • Stress

  13. What Realm of IT Should You Work In?

  14. Web Development Web programmers Graphics designers Interfaces designers Web content creators Customer interaction technicians Systems Development Computer programmers Systems analysts Project managers Technical writers Database developers Development and Integration

  15. Technical Services Information Systems • Network administrators • Database administrators • Web server administrators • Telecommunications Technician SupportServices • Helpdesk analysts • Computer support technicians

  16. Preparing for a Job in IT • Education • College and university degrees • Computer science • MIS • Computer engineering • Technical schools • Build skills rapidly

  17. Preparing for a Job in IT • Professional certifications • Measure base level of skill • Software and hardware manufacturers establish standards • Experience • Internship • Do research • Know the companiesoffering jobs

  18. Finding a Job in IT • School placement office • Online employment sites • Monster.com • CareerBuilder.com • Networking • People networks • Word of mouth • Professional organizations • Corporate Web sites

  19. Negotiating the Terms • Most new hires don’t negotiate because of: • fear of employer perception • fear of the employer’s superior power • fear of losing the offer • Negotiating Tips • Don’t start talking about compensation too early in the interview process • Consider the entire compensation package when negotiating • Don’t reveal your salary expectations at the start of a negotiation • Never negotiate issues one at a time

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