1. 1 Intro to Info Tech Computer Jobs Copyright 2007 by Janson Industries This presentation can be viewed on line at: http://web.fscj.edu/janson/cgs1060/wk14.Jobs.ppt

2. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 2 Objectives n Discuss computer job categories n Explain what a career path is n Computer education opportunities at Florida State College at Jacksonville

3. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 3 Data Entry n Typing an endless stream of numbers and characters n Use to be very big field that paid OK u Source data automation n Lowest computer job u Least amount of training required u Must have excellent keyboarding skills

4. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 4 Data Entry n Monitored and measured by keystrokes per minute n Mind numbing, prone to RSI n Starting salary 20K ($10/hr) n Advancement potential: little

5. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 5 Computer Operator n Large systems need someone to: u Take care of hardware (load paper, tapes, toner cartridges) u Monitor jobs (did payroll complete) u 1st level of problem solving F Payroll didn't complete F If error code O7C rerun F If error code 12F check pay rate file status If status = offline, change to online Else call programmer F Else call programmer

6. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 6 Computer Operator n Education requirements u HS diploma u A basic computer course n Usually pays several dollars over minimum wage n Advancement opportunities u Operations Manager (60-70K) u Usually need 4yr degree for mgt

7. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 7 Jobs n Help desk/PC tech u At least some college/industry computer courses F H/W, Operating Systems, Office u And/or 2yr degree u And/or A+ certification n FSCJ offers a 2yr degree and study towards A+ certification

8. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 8 Jobs n Considered entry level u Starting salary 20-30K n Advancement opportunities u With more education and/or certifications u Go into: F Networking F Computer Engineering F Help Desk Manager

9. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 9 Jobs n Network Administrator u Works with networking s/w to establish and maintain F Network availability F User ids and passwords F Network security and resources u Performs system upgrades n FSCJ offers 2yr degree u Starting salaries 30K-35K n Advancement Opportunity: u Management

10. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 10 Jobs n Network Engineer u Designs networks u Determines architecture u Makes h/w and s/w decisions n Certifications or a 4yr degree (FSCJ offers one) u Starting salaries 35K – 45K

11. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 11 Jobs n Web Page designer u Designs and implements a web interface u Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, PHP, JavaScript, some programming u Can use graphics packages like Flash, Dream Weaver n FSCJ offers a 2yr degree in web design u Starting salaries 25-35K

12. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 12 Jobs n Web Master, Web Developer u Manages all elements of web sites F Programming and Database knowledge u Designs and implements (with team) and enhances u Makes sure: F Applications are functioning, site is available, various pieces are functioning together n 4yr degree or 2yr w/ pgming/DB u Starting salaries 30-40K

13. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 13 Jobs n Data Base Analyst/Admin (DBA) u Design and maintain DBs u Makes sure: F DB is available F Performance levels are met n FSCJ offers a 2yr degree (Admin) u Starting salaries 35-40K n 4yr degree (Analyst) u Starting salaries 40-45K

14. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 14 Jobs n Systems Programmer u Works with system s/w like OS F Install F Upgrade F Monitor F Enhance performance n Need a 4yr degree, usually in CS (Computer Science) n Starting salaries 40 – 50K

15. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 15 Jobs n Application Programmer u Writes user applications u Knowledge of programming language(s) F Java, C, VB n Need degree, usually in IS (Information Systems) n FSCJ offers a 2yr degree n Starting salaries 25-40K

16. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 16 Careers n Once you get your foot in the door, a lot of directions to go in n In a small business, often a jack of all trades u Programmer may also: F Develop the web pages F Monitor the web site F Design databases n In a large business, there are career paths you can follow

17. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 17 Career Path Junior Programmer Associate Programmer Staff Programmer Advisory Programmer Senior Programmer Sr Technical Programmer 1 st Level Mgr 2nd Level Mgr 3r Level Mgr Advisory Analyst Senior Analyst Sr Technical Analyst Staff Analyst CEO ?

18. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 18 Alternatives n After several years experience go independent u Consultant n Advs u You pick who/when to work u Highly paid n DisAdvs u Must find jobs u No benefits u Must pay to stay current

19. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 19 Alternatives n Lots of other funny jobs that you often don’t get a degree in u Testing u Training u Computer technical writing u Change level control u Security u Forensics

20. Copyright 2014 by Janson Industries 20 Points to Remember n Computer careers very dynamic u Constantly changing technology u Always something new n Higher level jobs require degrees or certifications n Relatively well paying with much room for advancement n High demand areas allow the employee to "call the shots"