1. CAREERS IN THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY
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2. JOBS OPPURTUNITIES MAINLY IN FOUR AREAS
Companies that manufacture computer and computer related equipments (hardware)
Companies that develop software
Companies that hire IT professionals to work with these products
Companies and organizations that provide computer-related training and education
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3. Computer Equipment Industry
manufacturers of computers and computer related hardwares
distributors of computers and computer related hardware
Equipment manufacturers and distributors include such as Apple, Cisco, Compaq, Dell, gateway. They are huge organizations with thousands of employees
Also famous for start-up companies -
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4. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY POSITIONS
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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY POSITIONS
Digital Signal Processor (DSP) designer
Intergrated circuit (IC) designer
System intergrater
Wireless designer
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5. Computer Software Industry
Companies that develop, manufacture and support software products.
Examples of software products are operating systems, productivity software, network software, internet software, software development tools
Some companies specialize in a particular type of software product such as business, productivity software, utility programs or multimedia and graphic design tools.
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6. Programmer/analyst – designs, writes and tests computer programs
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Career opportunities involve designing and programming all kinds of software products
Programmer/analyst – designs, writes and tests computer programs
Project developer – Analyzes software requirements, designs software solutions and oversees the software development process.
Software engineer- Develops system software such as operating systems ,utilities, and software drivers
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7. Working in an IT Department
Management – directs the planning research, development, evaluation and intergration of technology
Operations –operating the centralised computer equipment
System development- analyzing, designing, developing and implementing
Technical services
End-user computing – assisting end users
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8. Data communications analyst Network (LAN) administrator
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Project leader
Computer operator
Data communications analyst
Network (LAN) administrator
Desktop publishing specialist
Systems programmer
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9. THE COMPUTER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Schools, colleges, universities and private companies all need qualified instructors
Service and repair technician job for those who like to troubleshoot
Can become a consultant –give advice to others.
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