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Professional IT Jobs

Professional IT Jobs. Radhika Patel, Jonelle Gallamoza, Chris Almazan, Chris Neumann, Tim Rosier. MIS 304 Professor Fang Fang. Group 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Overview of the IT job industry. IT Job Characteristics. Categories of IT Jobs. Q & A. Contents. IT Jobs.

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Professional IT Jobs

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  1. Professional IT Jobs Radhika Patel, Jonelle Gallamoza, Chris Almazan, Chris Neumann, Tim Rosier MIS 304 Professor Fang Fang Group 4

  2. 1 2 3 4 Overview of the IT job industry IT Job Characteristics Categories of IT Jobs Q & A Contents

  3. IT Jobs • One of the fastest growing jobs • Technology has become more sophisticated, more profound, and more competitive • High demand for IT jobs! • Many different concentrations

  4. Fastest Growing Jobs (requiring at least a Bachelor’s Degree)

  5. IT Job Characteristics • Management • Business Strategy • Supervising, Oversight, Micromanaging • Directing teams towards accomplishing • goals Work Responsibilities:

  6. IT Job Characteristics • Stress levels are relative to the position. • Hours of work per week • Meeting deadlines and requirements • Pace of workload • Job Security • Working outside of normal hours

  7. IT Job Characteristics • Rate of Pay depends on qualifications and the specific job. • Certification degrees and years of experience • Commission vs. Wages • Savings and Benefits • Compensations

  8. IT Job Characteristics • Promotional Opportunities • Depends on experience and accomplishments within the company • List of accomplishments • Competition

  9. Highest Level Entrepreneur Intermediate Level Business Basic Level Technical Categories of IT Jobs

  10. Technical Field Information Technology (IT) has become an integral part of modern life. Computing technology is part of just about everything that touches our lives.

  11. Technical Field • Work environment • Computer and information systems managers generally work in clean, comfortable offices • Long hours are common • As networks continue to expand, they have to communicate with and oversee offsite employees using laptops, e-mail, and the Internet. • Injuries in this occupation are uncommon but, • Eyestrain, discomfort, hand and wrist problems (carpal tunnel syndrome)

  12. Technical Field • Qualifications • A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as management information systems or computer science. Although, employers often prefer a graduate degree, especially an MBA with technology as a core component. Also, a few years of experience are essential in securing a job in this industry. • Responsibilities • Plan, coordinate, and direct research on the computer-related activities of firms. • Earnings • $40 – 80,000+

  13. Technical Support (Technician/Help Desk) Networking Computer security specialists Helping an end-user or company employee with their computers, software program, and/or hardware device. Computer networking jobs involve designing, setting up, and/or maintaining a network. Plan, coordinate, and maintain an organization’s information security. Technical Field

  14. Business Field • How do MIS and Business fit together? • MIS graduates are responsible for integrating business and computing (focus on the organization). • Involves the analysis, design, and application of information systems to help organizations become more efficient. • Work with the end user of the program to make sure everything is integrated properly (Not necessarily writing the programs, but have the knowledge to apply the technology within the organization).

  15. Business Field What to Expect: • Salary: $40,000-$100,000+ a year (depending on education level and experience). • Long Hours: 25% of managers reported working 50+ hours/week. • Constant Change: Technology is constantly evolving. Must have the ability and willingness to constantly learn to keep organizations current. • Job Opportunities: Job market for the MIS field is expected to grow faster than average with excellent job prospects. • Opportunity: The ability to rise up an organizations ranks to possibly become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Chief Information Officer (CIO).

  16. Business Field What You Need: • Education: At least a bachelor’s degree with a strong computer core (MIS). Many organizations prefer their managers to have a graduate degree. • Professional Certifications: Obtaining professional certifications with certain products can help show a further level of expertise. • Willingness to Learn: Keep up with constantly evolving technology.

  17. Database Administrators Coordinate, Test, and Implement changes to the organizations computer database. May also be involved in the security for the organizations databases. Sales Engineer Information Systems Managers Selling of business goods or services, but has the technical background to help recommend the best solutions. Involved in Planning, Directing, and Coordinating technology projects for the organization. Business Field

  18. Entrepreneur Field • Education / Job experience • A bachelor’s degree is required, but a master’s degree is preferable. About 5-7 years of job experience is required for most jobs. • Work Responsibilities • Managing, strategizing your own business/catering to your clients needs, and directing/supervising your own team. • Compensation • Varies on experience and contract. $53-130K annually • Stress Levels • Pace of workloads to meet deadlines, time spent hiring/finding employees.

  19. Self Confidence Independence Ability to accept change Qualifications Good Judgment Focus on profits Entrepreneur Field Discipline

  20. Entrepreneur Field Information Services Consultant Focuses on advising businesses on how to best use information technology to meet their business objectives. Web Application Developer Responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining web-based application systems. Web Designer Creating the look and feel of World Wide Web pages for a client’s Web site. This involves developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the Web site.

  21. A word to the wise Most jobs require more than 8 hours per day Some companies tend to combine 2 or 3 jobs into one, leaving you with a lot of responsibility Positive side: these jobs tend to pay well

  22. Is this the right job for you? Your technical competency will be the deciding factor for your decision Many companies don’t have the time or resources to train people with little technical skills You may have studied computers for four years at a top notch university, but how many years were spent applying the knowledge?

  23. What to do? *As a future professional in the IT industry, it is mandatory to stay abreast in changes in technology *Invest your time and money reading IT magazines and books *Many employers seek someone “street smart” vs. “book smart” *Essential to sharpen communication skills and terminology

  24. References http://www.myfootpath.com/mypathfinder/how-to-get-an-it-job-technical-skills-are-key/ http://www.ucea.edu/resources/pubs/infocus/200909indepthtrends.html http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science,_Management_Information_Systems_%28BSMIS%29/Salary http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000764.htm http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/business/programs/bs_mis/MISJobsadded06-16.htm http://www.ecu.edu/cs-bus/dsci/miscareers.cfm http://www.augsburg.edu/home/mis/advising.htm

  25. Q&A Questions? Thank You!

  26. Thank You ! Group 4

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