2. CONTENTS
What is IT
How to start a career in it
Skills and personal qualities for a career in it
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Software Engineers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Programmers
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Computer Support Specialists.
3. What Is “ IT “
Information technology is comprised of
computers, networks, mobile and wireless
devices, satellite communications, robotics,
videotext, cable television, electronic mail
("e-mail"), electronic games, and automated
office equipment. The information industry
consists of all computer, communications,
and
electronics-related
organizations,
including hardware, software, and services.
Completing
tasks
using
information
technology results in rapid processing and
information mobility, as well as improved
reliability and integrity of processed
information.
4. HOW TO START A CAREER IN IT
Many people love in the field of IT (Information Technology). This is a good field
but it does not mean that you work with computers only. Helping others use their
computers is often a big part of the job. This field is very big. From an ATM
machine, to PC techies, to a network administrator to a graphic designer to a
webmaster, to the record producer, these people are all in IT.
6. TYPES OF CAREERS IN
INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY
Broadly, IT careers can be classified into the following
types:
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Software Engineers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Programmers
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Administrators
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Computer Support Specialists.
7. Computer and information
scientist
1.
Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of
subordinates.
2.
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving
computer hardware and software.
3.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create
or apply new technology, such as adapting principles
for applying computers to new uses.
4.
Conduct
logical
analyses
of
business, scientific, engineering, and other technical
problems, formulating mathematical models of
problems for solution by computers.
5.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and
technicians to determine computing needs and
system requirements.
6.
Design computers and the software that runs them.
8. Computer hardware engineers
Most computer hardware engineers
research, develop, design, and test various
computer equipment.
This can range from circuit boards and
microprocessors to routers. Some update
existing computer equipment to be more
efficient and work with newer software.
Most computer hardware engineers work in
research laboratories and high-tech
manufacturing firms. Some also work for
the federal government.
According to BLS, 95% of computer hardware
engineers work in metropolitan areas. They
generally work full-time. Approximately 25%
of their work requires more than 40 hours a
week.
The median salary for employed qualified
computer hardware engineers (2010) was
$98,810.00 per year or $47.50 per hour.
Computer hardware engineers held 70,000
jobs in 2010.
9. Computer software engineers
Computer software engineers
develop, design, and test
software. Some software
engineers design, construct, and
maintain computer programs for
companies. Some set up
networks such as "intranets" for
companies. Others make or
install new software or upgrade
computer systems. Computer
software engineers can also work
in application design. This
involves designing or coding
new programs and applications
to meet the needs of a business
or individual.
10. Computer and Information Systems Managers
Most large companies
have computer and
information systems
managers. The largest
concentration of IT
managers works for
computer systems design
and related services
firms. Most IT managers
work full time.
11. Computer Programmers
A computer
programmer’s primary
duty is writing the code
that computers read in
order to operate properly.
Software developers and
engineers write the
programs, which
programmers translate
into instructions for the
computer.
12. Computer Systems Analysts
A computer systems analyst is an
occupation in the field
of information technology.
A computer systems analyst works
to solve problems related
to computer technology. Many
analysts set up new computer
systems, both
the hardware and software, add
new software applications to
increase computer productivity.
Others act as system developers or
system architects, but most analysts
specialize in a specific type of
system such as business
systems, accounting
systems, financial systems, or
scientific systems.
13. Database Administrators
A database administrator (short
form DBA) is a person
responsible for
installation, configuration
, upgrade, administration, monit
oring and maintenance of databa
ses in an organization.
14. Network and Computer Systems
Administrators
Network and computer
systems administrators are
responsible for the day-to-day
operation of an organization’s
computer networks. They
organize, install, and support
an organization’s computer
systems, including local area
networks (LANs), wide area
networks (WANs), network
segments, intranets, and
other data communication
systems.
15. Computer Support Specialists.
Computer support specialists
provide help and advice to
people and organizations
using computer software or
equipment. Some, called
technical support
specialists, support
information technology (IT)
employees within their
organization. Others, called
help-desk technicians, assist
non-IT users who are having
computer problems.
