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Computer Programmer
Name: Jacob McMahon Date: January 23
Hour 3
Introduction
I first got introduced to computer programming when I found out my friends dad was one. They had a two story house, trampoline, three game systems, and a 42 in flat screen tv. They also had 4 computers. He worked for Dell and I thought that it must be a good job that they have all they stuff they do. So I looked into it more and it sounds like something I can do.
Introduction
• Develop software • Create computer games • Design and test software • Create business applications • Must be experts in computing systems and the
structure of software
Nature of Work
• Indoors in comfortable offices. • Forty hours a week• Mental • Quite environment• Usually alone
Working Conditions
• 2 years of college • Major in mathematics • High value of skill and experience • Strong problem solving skills • Keep up to date in the latest technology • Employers give free education to keep employees
up to date with technology• Need a bachelor degree in computer science or
mathematics.
Training and Qualifications
• Computer and software programmers have secure jobs
• Employment rate is supposed to increase by 32 percent in the next few years
• Jobs are being created for computer programmers
• Computer and software programmers are in high demand
• Jobs will increase when technology evolves
Job Outlook/ Employment
• Software publishers earn Eighty seven thousand per year
• Most payments for computer programmers are 85 k per year
• 10 percent of computer programmers get paid under 60k
• Most get paid over 75k• If you are a computer and peripheral
equipment manufacturer you get paid 100k
Earnings
Related Occupations Fishers and fishing vessel operations:• Long hours away from home• Mostly self employed • Make about 30k a year. • Dangerous job because, of weather• Physical strength needed• Always outdoors
I want to be a computer programmer or a software programmer. I want to be one of those because I already spend 40 hours a week typing on a computer on facebook. The thing I look forward to most is the pay. I will be able to support my family if I do get a job in this department. It is also a very safe job. I could also work from home which would be very nice.
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