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Intro to Info TechComputer Jobs

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This presentation can be viewed on line at: http://web.fscj.edu/janson/cgs1060/wk14.Jobs.ppt

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Objectives

Discuss computer job categories

Explain what a career path is

Computer education opportunities at Florida State College at Jacksonville

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Data Entry Typing an endless stream of numbers

and characters

Use to be very big field that paid OK

Source data automation

Lowest computer job

Least amount of training required

Must have excellent keyboarding skills

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Data Entry

Monitored and measured by keystrokes per minute

Mind numbing, prone to RSI

Starting salary 20K ($10/hr)

Advancement potential: little

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Computer Operator Large systems need someone to:

Take care of hardware (load paper, tapes, toner cartridges)

Monitor jobs (did payroll complete)

1st level of problem solving Payroll didn't complete If error code O7C rerun If error code 12F check pay rate file

status• If status = offline, change to online

• Else call programmer

Else call programmer

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Computer Operator Education requirements

HS diploma

A basic computer course

Usually pays several dollars over minimum wage

Advancement opportunities

Operations Manager (60-70K)

Usually need 4yr degree for mgt

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Jobs Help desk/PC tech

At least some college/industry computer courses

H/W, Operating Systems, Office

And/or 2yr degree

And/or A+ certification

FSCJ offers a 2yr degree and study towards A+ certification

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Jobs Considered entry level

Starting salary 20-30K

Advancement opportunities

With more education and/or certifications

Go into: Networking Computer Engineering Help Desk Manager

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Jobs Network Administrator

Works with networking s/w to establish and maintain

Network availability User ids and passwords Network security and resources

Performs system upgrades

FSCJ offers 2yr degree Starting salaries 30K-35K

Advancement Opportunity: Management

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Jobs Network Engineer

Designs networks

Determines architecture

Makes h/w and s/w decisions

Certifications or a 4yr degree (FSCJ offers one)

Starting salaries 35K – 45K

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Jobs Web Page designer

Designs and implements a web interface

Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, PHP, JavaScript, some programming

Can use graphics packages like Flash, Dream Weaver

FSCJ offers a 2yr degree in web design Starting salaries 25-35K

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Jobs Web Master, Web Developer

Manages all elements of web sites Programming and Database knowledge

Designs and implements (with team) and enhances

Makes sure: Applications are functioning, site is

available, various pieces are functioning together

4yr degree or 2yr w/ pgming/DB Starting salaries 30-40K

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Jobs Data Base Analyst/Admin (DBA)

Design and maintain DBs Makes sure:

DB is available Performance levels are met

FSCJ offers a 2yr degree (Admin) Starting salaries 35-40K

4yr degree (Analyst) Starting salaries 40-45K

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Jobs Systems Programmer

Works with system s/w like OS Install Upgrade Monitor Enhance performance

Need a 4yr degree, usually in CS (Computer Science)

Starting salaries 40 – 50K

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Jobs Application Programmer

Writes user applications

Knowledge of programming language(s)

Java, C, VB

Need degree, usually in IS (Information Systems)

FSCJ offers a 2yr degree

Starting salaries 25-40K

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Careers Once you get your foot in the door, a lot of

directions to go in

In a small business, often a jack of all trades

Programmer may also: Develop the web pages Monitor the web site Design databases

In a large business, there are career paths you can follow

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Career Path

Junior Programmer

Associate Programmer

Staff Programmer

Advisory Programmer

Senior Programmer

Sr Technical Programmer

1st Level Mgr

2nd Level Mgr

3r Level Mgr

Advisory Analyst

Senior Analyst

Sr Technical Analyst

Staff Analyst

CEO

?

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Alternatives After several years experience

go independent Consultant

Advs You pick who/when to work Highly paid

DisAdvs Must find jobs No benefits Must pay to stay current

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Alternatives Lots of other funny jobs that you

often don’t get a degree in

Testing

Training

Computer technical writing

Change level control

Security

Forensics

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Points to Remember Computer careers very dynamic

Constantly changing technology Always something new

Higher level jobs require degrees or certifications

Relatively well paying with much room for advancement

High demand areas allow the employee to "call the shots"