2. An Exciting Career in Computers By Aiyana Hooper

3. What is So Important About Choosing a Career? –Choosing a career early will layout your school and education plans. & –Gives you a heads up on your future possibilities.

4. I Have Chosen a Career In Information Technology or Operating Systems and Networks

5. Information Technology Career Choices Database Administrator –create and maintain computer database systems Computer Support Specialist –help people solve problems with their computer hardware and software.

6. Operating Systems and Networks Career Choices Computer Systems Analyst –Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to improve systems and review computer system capabilities. –Analyze or recommend commercially available software –May supervise computer programmers. Computer Programmer –Develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. –May program web sites.

7. Education and Job Requirements Bachelors Degree Assistant Analyst Programmer Analyst Masters Degree or Experience Systems Analyst Programming Supervisor

8. Examples...…. SBC Communications Inc. Internship A student majoring in Computer Science GPA of 3.0 or higher Salary: 25,000-30,000 per year Associate Analyst Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Minimum GPA 3.25 2+ Years Experience Salary: between $4,130 and $6,530 per month

9. Why Choose Computers? Today Computers are used in almost every aspect of our lives There is a growing need for people specializing in computers Computers are one of the fastest growing industries

10. Lastly......... Stay focused in class It’s a Dog Eat Dog World Out There !