Intro to Info Tech

Computer Jobs

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Janson Industries
Objectives
Discuss computer job categories

Explain what a career path is

Computer education opportunities

at Florida State College at
Jacksonville

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Data Entry
Typing an endless stream of numbers and
characters

Use to be very big field that paid OK

Source data automation

Lowest computer job

Least amount of training required
Must have excellent keyboarding skills

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Data Entry
Monitored and measured by
keystrokes per minute

Mind numbing, prone to RSI

Starting salary 20K ($10/hr)

Advancement potential: little

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Computer Operator
Large systems need someone to:
Take care of hardware (load paper,
tapes, toner cartridges)
Monitor jobs (did payroll complete)
1st level of problem solving
Payroll didn't complete
If error code O7C rerun
If error code 12F check pay rate file status
If status = offline, change to online
Else call programmer
Else call programmer

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Computer Operator
Education requirements
HS diploma
A basic computer course

Usually pays several dollars over

minimum wage

Advancement opportunities
Operations Manager (60-70K)
Usually need 4yr degree for mgt
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Jobs
Help desk/PC tech
At least some college/industry
computer courses
H/W, Operating Systems, Office

And/or 2yr degree

And/or A+ certification

FSCJ offers a 2yr degree and study

towards A+ certification

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Jobs
Considered entry level
Starting salary 20-30K

Advancement opportunities
With more education and/or
certifications
Go into:
Networking
Computer Engineering
Help Desk Manager

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Jobs
Network Administrator
Works with networking s/w to
establish and maintain
Network availability
User ids and passwords
Network security and resources
Performs system upgrades

FSCJ offers 2yr degree

Starting salaries 30K-35K
Advancement Opportunity:
Management

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Jobs
Network Engineer
Designs networks

Determines architecture

Makes h/w and s/w decisions

Certifications or a 4yr degree

(FSCJ offers one)
Starting salaries 35K 45K
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Jobs
Web Page designer
Designs and implements a web interface
Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, PHP,
JavaScript, some programming
Can use graphics packages like Flash,
Dream Weaver

FSCJ offers a 2yr degree in web design

Starting salaries 25-35K

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Jobs
Web Master, Web Developer
Manages all elements of web sites
Programming and Database knowledge
Designs and implements (with team)
and enhances
Makes sure:
Applications are functioning, site is available,
various pieces are functioning together

4yr degree or 2yr w/ pgming/DB

Starting salaries 30-40K

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Jobs
Data Base Analyst/Admin (DBA)
Design and maintain DBs
Makes sure:
DB is available
Performance levels are met

FSCJ offers a 2yr degree (Admin)

4yr degree (Analyst)

Starting salaries 40-45K

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Jobs
Systems Programmer
Works with system s/w like OS
Install
Upgrade
Monitor
Enhance performance

Need a 4yr degree, usually in CS

(Computer Science)

Starting salaries 40 50K

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Jobs Application Programmer
Writes user applications
Knowledge of programming
language(s)
Java, C, VB

Need degree, usually in IS

(Information Systems)

FSCJ offers a 2yr degree

Starting salaries 25-40K

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Careers
Once you get your foot in the door, a lot
of directions to go in

In a small business, often a jack of all

trades
Programmer may also:
Develop the web pages
Monitor the web site
Design databases

In a large business, there are career

paths you can follow

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 CEO
? Career Path
3r Level Mgr Sr Technical Programmer Sr Technical Analyst

2nd Level Mgr Senior Programmer Senior Analyst

1st Level Mgr Advisory Programmer Advisory Analyst

Staff Programmer Staff Analyst

Associate Programmer

Junior Programmer 18
Alternatives
After several years experience go
independent
Consultant
Advs
You pick who/when to work
Highly paid

DisAdvs
Must find jobs
No benefits
Must pay to stay current
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Alternatives
Lots of other funny jobs that you
often dont get a degree in
Testing
Training
Computer technical writing
Change level control
Security
Forensics

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Points to Remember
Computer careers very dynamic
Constantly changing technology
Always something new

Higher level jobs require degrees or

certifications
Relatively well paying with much
room for advancement
High demand areas allow the
employee to "call the shots"
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