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Career opportunities

Career opportunities. In Information Science and Technology. Changes in the field. Information Technology is undergoing transformations & evolving continuously New employees are expected to: Stay fresh and up-to-date Be extroverted and team-oriented

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Career opportunities

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  1. Career opportunities In Information Science and Technology

  2. Changes in the field • Information Technology is undergoing transformations& evolving continuously • New employees are expected to: • Stay fresh and up-to-date • Be extroverted and team-oriented • Be well-versed in business and management methods • IT is growing: • BLS projects 1.1 million job openings • What does this mean for IS/CS majors? • New employment opportunities!

  3. Logistics • Where is the field headed? • “New breed” that can analyze data and work in problem-solving teams • Taking on more managerial responsibilities • What will you do? • Analyze data to maximize efficiency of transportation, distribution, & supply chain • Develop firm’s competitiveness • Increase roll of technology

  4. LIS and KM • 80% of LIS graduates and 21% of IS graduates work in libraries • 45% satisfied with their careers • New development out of LIS: Knowledge Management • What is KM? • Capture, codification, and interpretation of knowledge • Use of Web 2.0 tools and design, database creation and management, and information architecture • $27,000 - $50,000

  5. Computer security • Internet Security Specialists • Think like a hacker and respond appropriately • Skills: pattern recognition, attentiveness, investigative, confrontational • ISS earn 20% more than other IT professionals • Highest level: consultant work earning $150+/hr. • Experience: 5 – 15 years in relevant fields before entry

  6. Other hiring fields IT in medicine IT in Journalism Columbia University unveiled it’s new dual degree Aim is to better prepare graduates for digital media-oriented journalistic field • Forecasters predict a spike in demand for IT-savvy graduates in medical fields • Possibilities include: • Database creation and management as documents are transferred to digital format • Software programmers to develop “games” for training and testing

  7. Helpful associations AITP ITAA Four divisions include: software, IT and e-solutions, e-commerce and information services, and enterprise solutions Educational programs, conducts research, and offers legal services Semi-annual meetings, bi-monthly newsletter Job banks and information on IT careers http://www.itaa.org • Provides leadership and education in IT • Members span wide ranges in the industry • Forums and newspaper • Annual conference and data processing certification • Free resume database service • http://www.aitp.org

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