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Principles of Information Technology. Investigating IT Employment Opportunities. Lesson Objectives. Identify positive work behaviors and personal qualities that enhance a person’s employability Identify the steps in the job hunt/hiring process Describe the function of a resume
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Principles of Information Technology Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
Lesson Objectives • Identify positive work behaviors and personal qualities that enhance a person’s employability • Identify the steps in the job hunt/hiring process • Describe the function of a resume • Describe the function of a portfolio • Define Information Technology • Identify the four career pathways in the IT field • List types of jobs available within the IT field • Use the Internet to research IT careers • Identify types of job tasks and duties within the IT field IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
The Hiring Process • Locate a job opening • Search the Internet • Newspaper Ads • Employment Offices • Word of mouth IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
The Hiring Process • Locate the requirements of that company and follow them • Usually the first step is an Application: • Fill in the blank form • Basic information • Name, address, social security number • Previous employer IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
The Hiring Process • The next step could be the Résumé: • Typed document you provide • Summarizes your: • Education • Job Skills (related to this job) • Past Employment History • Is usually in reverse chronological order • Keep it brief but accurate • If the potential employer is impressed, it will get you to the next step IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
The Hiring Process The next step is the Interview • Face-to-face or by phone • Question and answer session • Common questions: • What makes you the best • person for the job? • What would your last employer • say is your worst quality? • What was the most difficult part • of your last job? IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
The Hiring Process • References • Can be requested on the application, résumé, or at the interview • People who know you (but are not related) • People who can verify the information on application, résumé or given in interview • Can be pastor, teacher, community leader, coworker IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
The Hiring Process • Portfolio • Can be requested by the potential employer • Documentation of your skills • Photographs, certificates, letters, anything showing off previous work you have done • Can be printed or electronic IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
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Information Technology • Definition: the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems to organize and communicate information electronically reference: dictionary.com IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
Information Technology Career Pathways • Network Systems • Information Support & Services • Web & Digital Communications • Programming & Software Development IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
Information Technology Types of Jobs Network Systems Pathway • Network architects • Network engineers • Network & computer systems administrators • Database administrators • Computer Security Specialists • Telecommunications specialists • Web developers IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
Information Technology Types of Jobs Information Support & Services Pathway • Technical support specialists • Help-desk technicians • Equipment Repair Technicians • Information Systems Managers IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
Information Technology Types of Jobs Web & Digital Communications Pathway • Desktop Publishers - Typographers • Technical Writers • Telecommunications line installers • Telecommunications line repairers • Multimedia Artist/Animators IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
Information Technology Types of Jobs Programming & Software Development Pathway • Software Engineers • Computer Systems Engineers • Computer Programmers IT: Principles of Information Technology – Investigating IT Employment Opportunities
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