1. Computer Software Engineer By: Zach Shaffer

2. You may be asked to… Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation

3. Education Needed… Bachelors degree will most likely be needed but a Masters degree is preferred You can enhance your employment opportunity by taking an internship Work experience could also help

4. You could make a starting salary of… $49,840

5. I like that I will be working a lot with computers.

6. I dislike the long hours that I may have to put in to make a deadline.

7. FACT! The medium salary for a Computer Software Engineer is $85,430, that’s a lot of money.

8. FACT! Computer Software Engineers often work very long hours when closing in on a deadline.

9. FACT! This job can be used in a variety of different industries, not only the computer field.

10. FACT! There is a very high demand for Computer Specialists.

11. FACT! Computer Software Engineers could use Visual Basic, C++, and Java programming languages.

12. Sources: http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/15-1031.00 http://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?LoginID=28d06efa-ff5d-4e98-b247-69c91520034d-&OccNumber=108&field=Salary http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos303.htm