1. 1 Principles of Information Technology Investigating IT Employment Opportunities Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities

2. Lesson Objectives Identify positive work behaviors and personal qualities that enhance a person’s employability Identify the steps in the job hunt/hiring process Describe the function of a resume Describe the function of a portfolio Define Information Technology Identify the four career pathways in the IT field List types of jobs available within the IT field Use the Internet to research IT careers Identify types of job tasks and duties within the IT field IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities2 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

3. The Hiring Process Locate a job opening Search the Internet Newspaper Ads Employment Offices Word of mouth IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

4. The Hiring Process Locate the requirements of that company and follow them Usually the first step is an Application: Fill in the blank form Basic information Name, address, social security number Previous employer IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

5. The Hiring Process The next step could be the Résumé: Typed document you provide Summarizes your: Education Job Skills (related to this job) Past Employment History Is usually in reverse chronological order Keep it brief but accurate If the potential employer is impressed, it will get you to the next step IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

6. The Hiring Process The next step is the Interview Face-to-face or by phone Question and answer session Common questions: IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities6 What makes you the best person for the job? What would your last employer say is your worst quality? What was the most difficult part of your last job? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

7. The Hiring Process References Can be requested on the application, résumé, or at the interview People who know you (but are not related) People who can verify the information on application, résumé or given in interview Can be pastor, teacher, community leader, coworker IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

8. The Hiring Process Portfolio Can be requested by the potential employer Documentation of your skills Photographs, certificates, letters, anything showing off previous work you have done Can be printed or electronic IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

9. Information Technology Employment Opportunities IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities9 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

10. Information Technology Definition: the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems to organize and communicate information electronically reference: dictionary.com IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

11. Information Technology Career Pathways 1. Network Systems 2. Information Support & Services 3. Web & Digital Communications 4. Programming & Software Development IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities11 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

12. Information Technology Types of Jobs Network Systems Pathway Network architects Network engineers Network & computer systems administrators Database administrators Computer Security Specialists Telecommunications specialists Web developers IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities12 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

13. Information Technology Types of Jobs Information Support & Services Pathway Technical support specialists Help-desk technicians Equipment Repair Technicians Information Systems Managers IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

14. Information Technology Types of Jobs Web & Digital Communications Pathway Desktop Publishers - Typographers Technical Writers Telecommunications line installers Telecommunications line repairers Multimedia Artist/Animators IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities14 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

15. Information Technology Types of Jobs Programming & Software Development Pathway Software Engineers Computer Systems Engineers Computer Programmers IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities15 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

16. The End IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities16 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.