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Computer ConceptsComputer Concepts - - Illustrated Illustrated
Introductory, Seventh EditionIntroductory, Seventh Edition
UNIT I:
The Computer Industry and
Careers
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Introducing IT CareersIntroducing IT Careers
Skills for IT industry jobsC omputer knowledgeC oncentrationMemory for detailsDevise efficient ways to make computers perform jobsand routines
Ability to identify problems and research solutionsInterpersonal skills
Writing and communicationUnderstanding of business problems and solutions
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B ureau of Labor StatisticsOccupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
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Occupation Title MedianSalary (5/08)
2008-18Growth (U.S.)
C omputer & information systemsmanagers
$112,210 17%
C omputer network, systems, &
database administrators
$66,310 30%
C omputer & information scientists,research
$97,970 24%
C omputer software engineers &computer programmers
$85,430 21%
C omputer support specialists $43,450 14%C omputer systems analysts $75,500 20%
Operations research analysts $69,000 22%
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State of IllinoisDepartment of Employment Security
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Introducing IT CareersIntroducing IT Careers
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IT jobs and responsibilities
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Exploring IT Education andExploring IT Education andCertificationCertification
C omputer-related degreesC omputer EngineeringC omputer ScienceInformation Systems
Information TechnologySoftware Engineering
Many schools offer computer-related associatedegrees
Graduates usually find work as entry-level technicians,programmers, support personnel
Masters and Doctoral degreesQualify for management, development, even professorialpositions
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Exploring IT Education andExploring IT Education andCertificationCertification
C ertification can help youGet better job at higher salaryIncrease workplace credibility
Two main categoriesC ertificate of completion
C omplete one or more courses on topicC ertification exams
Verifies knowledge on certain subject
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Exploring IT Education andExploring IT Education andCertificationCertification
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C ategories of certification exams
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Exploring IT Education andExploring IT Education andCertificationCertification
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Microsoft CertificationsMicrosoft Certificationshttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certificationhttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification
/cert /cert- -overview.aspxoverview.aspx
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Microsoft CertificationsMicrosoft Certificationshttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/Career/en/us/carehttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/Career/en/us/care
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Software Development Lifecycle
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Microsoft CertificationsMicrosoft Certifications
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Microsoft CertificationsMicrosoft Certifications
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Microsoft CertificationsMicrosoft Certifications
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Cisco Certificationshttp://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_career_certific
ations_and_learning_paths_home.html
F ive levels of certificationEntry, Associate, Professional, Expertand Architect
Eight different tracksVarious trackssuch as Routing andSwitching, Network Security, and Service
Providerare available, so that you canmatch your certification path to your jobrole or industry.
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CompTIA Certificationshttp://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certificati
ons.aspx
C ompTIA A+F or entry-level IT technicians, theC ompTIA A+ exam covers preventative
maintenance, basic networking,installation, troubleshooting,communication and professionalism.
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CompTIA Certifications
C ompTIA Network+F or networking professionals, theC ompTIA Network+ exam covers
managing, maintaining, troubleshooting,operating and configuring basic networkinfrastructure.
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CompTIA Certifications
C ompTIA Security+F or experienced security professionals,the C ompTIA Security+ exam covers
system security, network infrastructure,cryptography, assessments and audits
And many others
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ITIL Certification
ITIL is the most widelyaccepted approach to IT servicemanagement in the world. ITILprovides a cohesive set of bestpractice, drawn from the publicand private sectors
internationally.
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ITIL Certification
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F inding an IT JobF inding an IT Job
F inding a jobTake stock in qualificationsIdentify jobs that fit skills
Identify potential employersC reate resumeLook for job openingsC ontact potential employers
Work with school placement offices,employment agencies, recruiting firms
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F inding an IT Job
Web siteshttp://www.dice.com/http://www.chicago.computerjobs.com/http://information-technology.careerbuilder.com/it.ic/Illinois_ C hicago/http://itjobs.computerworld.com/a/all-jobs/listhttp://jobsearch.monster.com/search/it--
_5?rad=20&rad_units=miles&WT.srch=1&WT.mc_n=olm11gsrchind
Recruiter http://www.virtuallyhired.com/viewpage.asp?id=4
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IDES One Sourcehttp://www.ilworkinfo.com/
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More Career Links
C omputer programmer http://tinyurl.com/5s62gfz
C omputer software engineer,applications
http://tinyurl.com/6ee4nr2
Computer software engineers,systems softwarehttp://tinyurl.com/63xc5n9
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More Career Links
C omputer specialists, all other http://tinyurl.com/5ujwfnu
C omputer support specialistshttp://tinyurl.com/6dfshvc
C omputer systems analysts
http://tinyurl.com/6zyegbo
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More Career Links
C omputer & information scientistshttp://tinyurl.com/6cew6jy
Database administratorshttp://tinyurl.com/6bbgjqy
Network systems and data
communications analystshttp://tinyurl.com/6ybexpy
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More Career Links
Network and computer systemsadministrators
http://tinyurl.com/66aezv5
Operations research analystshttp://tinyurl.com/6j567ye
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Talking Points:Talking Points:What are professional ethics?What are professional ethics?
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C omputer Ethics Institute code of ethics