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Job Information. For Information Technologists. Survey of IT Executives. Staffing Plans for 2007: Increase – 33% Stay the Same – 59% Decrease – 8%. Hottest Skills for 2007. Programmer / Application Developer Project Manager Systems Analyst / Business Analyst Security Analyst

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  1. Job Information For Information Technologists

  2. Survey of IT Executives • Staffing Plans for 2007: • Increase – 33% • Stay the Same – 59% • Decrease – 8%

  3. Hottest Skills for 2007 • Programmer / Application Developer • Project Manager • Systems Analyst / Business Analyst • Security Analyst • Help Desk / Technical Support

  4. Programmer / Application Developer • Write, code, test, and analyze software programs and applications • Research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle • Analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion • Provide status reports where required

  5. Project Manager • Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget • Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan • Define the project’s objectives • Oversee quality control throughout its life cycle

  6. Systems Analyst / Business Analyst • Plan, design, develop, and launch efficient business, financial, and operations systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes • Gather and analyze data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements • Generate and compile reports based on findings, complete with probable causes and possible solutions to systems issues • Apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments

  7. Security Analyst • Identify and resolve potential security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate fashion • Ensure the secure operation of the computer systems, servers, and network connections • Conduct both network and user activity audits • Determine security needs • Develop and implement solutions • Create and enforce security policies

  8. Help Desk / Technical Support • Ensure proper computer operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks • Receive, prioritize, document, and actively resolve end user help requests • May involves the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools • May require that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop level

  9. Desired Abilities • Well-Rounded • Project Management Prowess • Critical Thinking • Security Sharpness • Help desk support

  10. Tips for Landing an IT Job • Do your homework • Understand what the company is • Go to school • A degree is important and valued • Choose the right path • Get the right degree • Quick certifications not recommended

  11. Tips for Employers(Job Applicants Be Ready) • Ask lots of questions • Think about the long haul • Scout out team players • Take a look around

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