Top Jobs: Computer and Information Technology
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Learn what it takes to start a career in one of today's hottest job markets - computer and information technology. What IT Career Path is right for you? Ten exciting computer technology jobs are examined in detail, including web developers and networking specialists to security analysts and programmers.
Readers will learn what is required to jump-start a career in an information technology job of their choice as well as what it takes to succeed. Included is a discussion of the employment outlook, desired personal traits, educational requirements and expected salaries. Find out what you need to know to recession proof your future. Discover what you need to join the information technology revolution.
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Top Jobs - William Perry
Top Jobs
Computer and Information Technology
William G. Perry, Ph.D.
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Copyright, 2013, The Learning Net
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ISBN-10: 1478220686
ISBN-13: 978-1478220688
Disclaimer
This book is an analysis of the information technology occupational cluster. Absolutely no guarantee, expressed or implied, is made that by following the advice in this book you will obtain any particular job at a certain salary level. Much of the information is based upon and supported by facts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, private employment organizations and other occupational outlook information.
The success of your career depends upon your educational preparation, the economy, conditions in the market place, your work ethic, references and factors that are important to potential employers.
Results or the outcome of any decisions you make about your career may depend upon circumstances, situations and elements that are beyond your control.
You assume all risk related to career choice.
Liability Disclaimer
By reading this book, you assume all risks associated with using the advice given below, with a full understanding that you, solely, are responsible for anything that may occur as a result of putting this information into action in any way, and regardless of your interpretation of the advice.
You further agree that The Learning Net cannot be held responsible in any way for the success or failure of your efforts as a result of the information presented in this book. It is your responsibility to conduct your own due diligence regarding your career choice.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Computer Programmers
2. Information Security Analysts
3. Web Developers
4. Computer Network Architect
5. Network Administrators
6. Computer Systems Analysts
7. Database Administrators
8. Software Developers
9. Computer and Information Research Scientists
10.Computer Support Specialist
Introduction
Computer jobs are hot!
Information technology is among today’s fastest growing occupations.
Modern society and economies are literally driven by computer and information technology. Hundreds of thousands of information specialists are needed to make it all work. This reality isn’t going to change.
Opportunities are only going to expand. You can write your own ticket by gaining the technical skills you need to get a computer job. You can recession proof your future.
The Robert Half Organization, in its annual salary survey, identifies the following general job titles in computer-related fields: systems and network engineers and administration, software developers or programmers, business analysts, database related jobs, web development and desktop support.
This book examines ten broad information technology employment opportunities and describes what it takes to work in the computer field and how to succeed.
But make no mistake, gaining the skills and knowledge you need for an information technology career requires long hours of study and hard work.
You can succeed, however, if you commit to a particular computer-related occupation and remain an enthusiastic learner. Make the effort and you are all but guaranteed an upwardly mobile career.
Chapter 1
Computer Programmers
The demand for computer programmers is high. Programmers are needed to write the instructions that computers follow to accomplish their work. New software applications and operating systems are continually being created and updated. Programmers also maintain existing programs and add new features that are requested by or needed by end users.
Computer programmers must be knowledgeable in one or more computer languages, such as C, Java and LISP, and they spend most of their time writing, testing, debugging, rewriting and maintaining programs.
What Do Computer Programmers Do?
Programmers create and work upon software that is used by computers to perform specific functions and solve problems.
Computer programmers turn what software developers and engineers design into the instructions that a computer can follow. Programmers must test and correct the programs to ensure that the expected results are consistently obtained. If a program fails to work correctly, programmers must check the code for mistakes and correct any errors. This effort requires patience and thoroughness.
Computer programmers may also do the following:
* Create specialized software that accomplishes specific tasks or to add new capability
* Use what is known as object oriented programming
methods
Programmers work closely with software designers and developers as mentioned previously. Overlaps can occur depending upon the resources of an organization. Programmers in small organizations may carry even more responsibilities.
Programmers can do the work typical of developers, such as performing design activities. Design involves planning the software, creating models and flowcharts that detail how the code is to be written, and designing an application or system interface.
Many programs that are written are complex and involve teams of programmers working together. Programmers in large organizations typically work in teams on individual modules. Some programs, known as operating system software, for example, can take years to develop.
Other programs are not as complex and can take less time to create, such as mobile applications for smart phones (i.e. the iPhone™ or iPad™).
‘Programming’ in HTML and XML for the Web specify the way web pages appear. Neither of these is a programming language but mainly the formatting of text and data.
The term programmer
is now becoming more generic, much in the same way as a person who asks for a Kleenex when they really are asking for a ‘tissue’.
The nature of a programmer’s job is changing. Software-as-a-service (SaaS), which refers to an application provided through the Internet, is a growing field.
Programmers are frequently needed to rewrite existing programs and operate on different hardware platforms or operating systems such as Windows or OS X.
Applications created using SaaS can operate on multiple platforms and over the Web. Programmers writing applications for software-as-a-service may be called upon less frequently to update code as other programmers, and spend more time creating new programs.
Programmers will be needed to write specialized applications, such as interfaces for audio and other media as well as for digital signal processors.
What Are the Characteristics that a Good Programmer Should Possess?
People who are considering becoming a