Learning Objectives of aComputer network Studentfor employment and application

The Goal The main objectives of a computer networks student are

◦ To increase employability◦ To enhance research knowledge

Computer network professionals manage the day-to-day operation of computer networks. Demand for these skilled information technology workers is expected to grow as more companies invest in newer, faster technology. A successful computer network professional will have a variety of skills they use to support an organization’s computer systems,

Overview1. Analytical Skills

2. Computer Skills

3. Communication Skills

4. Problem Solving Skills

5. Multi-tasking skills

6. Time management Skills

7. Out of the box thinking

Analytical Skills Computers are the fastest known data crunching devices known till date

On the other hand, Humans are known to be the most intelligent species

When both combines, they can produce remarkable results.

A computer network engineer must solve a problem keeping in mind the capacity of the computer and ways to communicate between different applications

Computer Skills For a prospective computer networks employee, it is mandatory to learn skills that are often used by the employers.

For Example:◦ CISCO packet tracer – used by all leading networking firms◦ NS3 and Opnet – used by research community◦ Wireshark – used to trace packets in a network◦ Excel and Word – Analysis and Documentation◦ Tools like MATLAB, IDEs etc

Communication Skills Understanding the problem is part of solving the problem

Computer Network Professional must have better communication and presentation skills

◦ To understand the needs of the employer◦ And to present the deliverables in an understandable way◦ Skills you should possess

Clarity and Concision Friendliness Confidence Empathy Open-Mindedness Respect

Problem Solving Skills Why we study books?

◦ To know all the required tools that are being used to solve and tackle problems◦ To know what has already been done◦ To know things that are someone else’s experience

◦ How Computer Networking Subject helps in employment?◦ Once we are familiar with different types of problems, the categorization of problems is easy◦ Proper categorizing is key to rapid problem solving◦ So, learn to quickly resolve problems that arise with computer networks◦ Interviewer asks about a defined case rather general discussion

Multi-tasking skills Its not always about single task at a time.

Most of the Jobs require a specific skill set that includes diverse knowledge as well as multi-tasking

For Example:◦ You will have to deal with a national gateway for solving communication issue as well as you

will have to report to the company regarding the current situation, current possibilities and status of the work

◦ Jobs often include one key position and many responsibilities as value added feature.

Time management Skills Time management is the key to success

In Job interviews, the efficiency of a candidate is judged by the time he/she requires to deal a specific issue not the method he/she

As a Computer network engineer, it will be your responsibility to save the users time

The user can be either the employer to whom you are giving your services

The user can be a customer to whom you are providing the firm’s services

You always have a computer on the network so you can deal many scheduling issues for proper network functionality and load management

Out of the box thinking Most of the problems are solved by the knowledge you have about certain category of problems

Some problems come randomly, for that you have to be intelligent enough to deal it with your existing knowledge.

Your thinking capabilities are challenged on daily basis when you are dealing with networking issues

◦ It can either be to minimize the number of wires to save bucks and to save space◦ It can be re-routing certain connections for better network performance◦ It can be adding/removing certain network nodes to improve user experience◦ And many more

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