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Radhika Patel, Jonelle Gallamoza, Chris Almazan, Chris Neumann, Tim Rosier

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Contents

Overview of the IT job industry1

IT Job Characteristics2

Categories of IT Jobs3

Q & A4

IT Jobs

One of the fastest growing jobs

Technology has become more sophisticated, more profound, and more competitive

High demand for IT jobs! Many different

concentrations

Fastest Growing Jobs (requiring at least a Bachelor’s Degree)

IT Job Characteristics

Work Responsibilities:

•Management

•Business Strategy

•Supervising, Oversight, Micromanaging

•Directing teams towards accomplishing

goals

IT Job Characteristics

Stress levels are relative to the position.

Hours of work per week Meeting deadlines and requirements Pace of workload Job Security Working outside of normal hours

IT Job Characteristics

Rate of Pay depends on qualifications and the specific job.

Certification degrees and years of experience Commission vs. Wages Savings and Benefits Compensations

IT Job Characteristics

Depends on experience and accomplishments within the company

List of accomplishments Competition

Promotional Opportunities

Categories of IT Jobs

Highest Level

Intermediate Level

Basic Level

Entrepreneur

Business

Technical

Technical Field

Information Technology (IT) has become an integral part of modern life.

Computing technology is part of just about everything that touches our lives.

Technical Field

Work environment Computer and information systems managers

generally work in clean, comfortable offices Long hours are common As networks continue to expand, they have to

communicate with and oversee offsite employees using laptops, e-mail, and the Internet.

Injuries in this occupation are uncommon but,• Eyestrain, discomfort, hand and wrist problems

(carpal tunnel syndrome)

Technical Field

Qualifications A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such

as management information systems or computer science. Although, employers often prefer a graduate degree, especially an MBA with technology as a core component. Also, a few years of experience are essential in securing a job in this industry.

Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and direct research on the

computer-related activities of firms. Earnings

$40 – 80,000+

Technical Field

Technical Support(Technician/Help Desk)

Helping an end-user or company employee with their computers, software program, and/or hardware device.

Networking

Computer networking jobs involve designing, setting up, and/or maintaining a network.

Computer securityspecialists

Plan, coordinate, and maintain an organization’s information security.

Business Field

How do MIS and Business fit together?

MIS graduates are responsible for integrating business and computing (focus on the organization).

Involves the analysis, design, and application of information systems to help organizations become more efficient.

Work with the end user of the program to make sure everything is integrated properly (Not necessarily writing the programs, but have the knowledge to apply the technology within the organization).

Business Field

What to Expect:

Salary: $40,000-$100,000+ a year (depending on education level and experience).

Long Hours: 25% of managers reported working 50+ hours/week.

Constant Change: Technology is constantly evolving. Must have the ability and willingness to constantly learn to keep organizations current.

Job Opportunities: Job market for the MIS field is expected to grow faster than average with excellent job prospects.

Opportunity: The ability to rise up an organizations ranks to possibly become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Business Field

What You Need:

Education: At least a bachelor’s degree with a strong computer core (MIS). Many organizations prefer their managers to have a graduate degree.

Professional Certifications: Obtaining professional certifications with certain products can help show a further level of expertise.

Willingness to Learn: Keep up with constantly evolving technology.

Business Field

Sales Engineer

Database Administrators

Information Systems Managers

Involved in Planning, Directing, and Coordinating technology projects for the organization.

Selling of business goods or services, but has the technical background to help recommend the best solutions.

Coordinate, Test, and Implement changes to the organizations computer database. May also be involved in the security for the organizations databases.

Entrepreneur Field

Education / Job experience A bachelor’s degree is required, but a master’s degree is

preferable. About 5-7 years of job experience is required for most jobs.

Work Responsibilities Managing, strategizing your own business/catering to your

clients needs, and directing/supervising your own team.

Compensation Varies on experience and contract. $53-130K annually

Stress Levels Pace of workloads to meet deadlines, time spent hiring/finding

employees.

Entrepreneur Field

QualificationsQualifications

Independence

Self Confidence

Ability to accept change

Good Judgment Focus on profits

Discipline

Entrepreneur Field

Web Application Developer

Web Designer

Information Services Consultant

Focuses on advising businesses on how to best use information technology to meet their business objectives.

Responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining web-based application systems.

Creating the look and feel of World Wide Web pages for a client’s Web site. This involves developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the Web site.

A word to the wise

Most jobs require more than 8 hours per daySome companies tend to combine 2 or 3 jobs into one, leaving you with a lot of responsibilityPositive side: these jobs tend to pay well

Is this the right job for you?

Your technical competency will be the deciding factor for your decision

Many companies don’t have the time or resources to train people with little technical skills

You may have studied computers for four years at a top notch university, but how many years were spent applying the knowledge?

What to do?

*As a future professional in the IT industry, it is mandatory to stay abreast in changes in technology*Invest your time and money reading IT magazines and books*Many employers seek someone “street smart” vs. “book smart”*Essential to sharpen communication skills and terminology

References

http://www.myfootpath.com/mypathfinder/how-to-get-an-it-job-technical-skills-are-key/

http://www.ucea.edu/resources/pubs/infocus/200909indepthtrends.html

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm http://www.payscale.com/research/US/

Degree=Bachelor_of_Science,_Management_Information_Systems_%28BSMIS%29/Salary

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000764.htm http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/business/programs/

bs_mis/MISJobsadded06-16.htm http://www.ecu.edu/cs-bus/dsci/miscareers.cfm http://www.augsburg.edu/home/mis/advising.htm

Q&A

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