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2 Technology in Action Technology in Focus: Careers in IT Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

3 Job Outlook The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting growth in computer occupations – –Network systems and data communications analysts – –Computer software engineers, applications – –Forensic science technicians Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

4 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook ( describes various IT jobs – –Typical tasks – –Required education and training – –Salary estimates Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

5 Outsourcing and Offshoring Outsourcing: Hiring a third party to provide services Offshoring: Outsourcing work to workers in another country Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Jobs Least Likely to Be Offshored Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 6 Customer InteractionSoftware and SystemsHardware/Networking Web application developers Business process analysts Network security Web interface designers Application developers (when customer interaction is critical) Network installation technicians Database and data warehouse designers/developers Project managers (for systems with customers and business users located predominately in the United States) Network administrators (engineers) Customer relationship management (CRM) analysts Wireless infrastructure managers and technicians Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation specialists Disaster recovery planners/responders

Common Myths About IT Careers Myth 1: Getting a computer science degree means you’re going to be rich. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 7

8 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth 2: You have three professional certifications—so you’re ready to work. Myth 3: Women are at a disadvantage in an IT career. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

9 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth 4: People skills don’t matter in IT jobs. Myth 5: Mathematically impaired people need not apply. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Common Myths About IT Careers Myth 6: Working in IT means working for a computer company or in an IT department. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 10

11 Common Myths About IT Careers Myth 7: All of the jobs are going offshore. Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Is an IT Career Right for You? Considerations – –Salary range – –Possibility of gender bias – –Location – –A changing workplace – –Stress Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 12

What Realm of IT Should You Work In? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 13

14 Development and Integration Web Development Web content creators Web publishers Customer interaction technicians Systems Development Systems analysts Programmers Project managers Technical writers Network engineers Database developers Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

15 Technical Services Information systems – –Network administrators – –Database administrators – –Web server administrators – –Telecommunications technicians Support services – –Helpdesk analysts – –Computer support technicians Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

16 Preparing for a Job in IT Education – –College and university degrees Computer science MIS Computer engineering – –Technical schools Build skills rapidly Usually job specific Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

17 Preparing for a Job in IT (cont.) Professional certifications – –Measure base level of skill – –Software and hardware manufacturers establish standards Experience – –Internship or part-time job Research – –Know the companies and industries offering jobs Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Finding a Job in IT School placement office Online employment sites – –Monster.com – –Dice.com Networking – –People networks – –Word of mouth – –Professional organizations Corporate Web sites Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 18

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