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computing ESSENTIALS 15 Your Future and Information Technology
computing ESSENTIALS Competencies Individual strategy Technology changing competition React to new technology Computer competence Job definitions
computing ESSENTIALS Changing Times • Successful individuals have a strategy • Technology changes responsibilities • Some jobs are made obsolete, but new ones are created • Successful individuals are best at changing
computing ESSENTIALS Technology and Organizations • Technology changes competition • New products • New enterprises • Internet service providers • Webmasters • New customer and supplier relationships
computing ESSENTIALS Technology and People • Different coping styles with technology • Cynicism • Computer use is overrated • Naiveté • Magic boxes • Frustration • Imposition to learn something new • Proactivity • Acting in anticipation
computing ESSENTIALS Be a Winner • Stay current • Maintain competence • Develop professional contacts • Develop specialties • Be alert • Innovative opportunities
computing ESSENTIALS Job Opportunities On-line • Browse job listings • Post resumes • Use special agents(on-line employment agency)
computing ESSENTIALS IS Careers • Systems analyst • Web technology • Database administrator • Programmer • Network manager • Computer support Specialist
computing ESSENTIALS A Look to the Future • Take positive control • Concentrate on goals • Use computer to your advantage • Gain control over technology