Agenda

‖ What is IT?‖ IT major region‖ The importance of IT sector‖ IT job sector background‖ Top 10 IT jobs‖ IT certificates

Top 10 Jobs in 2008

1. Lead application developer 2. Application architect 3. Messaging administrator 4. Data modeler 5. Network manager 6. Senior IT auditor 7. Senior Web developer 8. Business intelligence analyst 9. Help desk (Tier2)10. Staff consultant

7.6%7.5%7.5%7.0%7.0%6.9%6.6%6.6%6.5%6.4%

Source: CareerBuilder.com, Rachel Zupek

Top 3 Jobs in 2008

2. Application Architect $87,250 - $120,000

Design components of applications, including interface, middleware and infrastructure; comply with employer’s design standards.

Degree: B.A. in Computer Science or Information System M.A. (desirable)

Exp: minimum 8 years related work experience and specific software skills

IT Certifications

Benefits of Professional Certifications ‖ Bolster resumes‖ Encourage higher salaries‖ Assist in job retention‖ Help someone having no “on-the-job” experience

Critiques ‖ Excellent way of getting your foot in the door for

someone new to the field but not for professionals in the industry for many years.

Source: + ZDNet.com + How to Start a Career in Information Technology, Ian K. Fisher