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CHAPTER 3
JOB CLASSIFICATION
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering
Accounting
Administration/Office Support
Automotive
Banking and Financial Services
Community, Sport and Leisure
Construction, Building and Architecture
Customer Service and Call Centre
Education
Engineering
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
Government and Defense
Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
Human Resource and Recruitment
Insurance
Information Technology
Legal
Logistics, Transport and Supply
Manufacturing
Marketing
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
Media, Advertising, Arts and Entertainment
Medical and Healthcare
Mining, Oil and Gas
PR and Communications
Primary Industry (Eg. Agriculture)
Property and Real Estate
Retail
Sales
Scientific
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
Telecommunications
Trades and Services
Tasks:
1. Discuss example of jobs available in some ofthese listed sectors that require the knowledgeof IT and engineering.
2. What knowledge needed in these cross
sectors?3. List out some other sectors not stated in the
list.
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
Career Levels eg. Systems Analysis
Systems analysis career paths can vary depending
on the size of the organization and the way the
information systems department is organized. In a larger organization, there would be more levels
between trainee and senior analyst.
The manager of systems analysis is in full charge.
This individual may personally supervise theoperations of the systems analysis area or may
delegate this to a subordinate.
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
Responsibilities include the overall analysis of how
information systems technologies can be applied to
user problems through the design of efficient and
effective systems. This requires the integration of systems analysis
activities and the various functional areas of the
organization.
Usually a minimum of five years of systems
development experience and some management
duties are required for this position. It can lead to
information systems management.
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
The lead analyst is essentially the assistant manager,
functioning in place of the manager in case of his or
her absence.
In addition to performing supervisory duties andassisting in planning, organizing, and controlling the
activities of the systems analysis section, the lead
analyst also may perform technical tasks.
The senior analyst works at the highest technical level
of an activity. Typical responsibilities include liaison
with users, systems specification and design, and
project control.
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
The senior analyst may supervise analysts andprogrammers until a system is implemented and mayoccasionally assist in programming.
The minimum requirements for this position usually
include two years of systems design experience,some programming experience, and specializedindustry or organizational experience.
Systems analysts work with users to define theproject or some aspect of it and to work out details inspecification. The amount of supervision given anyanalyst depends on the amount of experience he orshe has. It varies from direct to general supervision.
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
The junior systems analyst usually has a couple of
years of programming experience, but he or she may
be hired right out of college.
At first, the junior systems analyst will spend a gooddeal of time learning rather than producing. Often this
is a probationary position.
Although these descriptions are simplified to some
extent, they do reflect the varying degrees of
supervision and responsibility experienced by the
systems analyst along the well-traveled career path.
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
As systems analysts gain experience, they tend to
move into management. It is clear that as systems
analysts move from one career level to the next, more
time is devoted to supervisory and management
duties.
Many systems analysts advance by changing
companies, gaining a hefty pay hike in the process.
Each organization defines its specific needs. The
design of information systems departments will vary
substantially even in organizations of comparable size.
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Job sectors in the Information Sciences
and Engineering (cont.)
Programmer
Junior Systems
Analyst
Senior Systems
Analyst
Lead Systems
Analyst
Manager of
Systems
Analysis
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Jobs and skills matching
The number of resums received by employerscontinues to be overwhelming as the job marketbegins to pick up this year.
The challenge for you, as a job seeker, is to getyour cover letter/resum noticedto stand outfrom the crowd.
More and more candidates are using a cover
letter/resum that demonstrates the matchbetween the employers requirements (YourNeeds) and the skills and experience that theyhave to offer (My Qualifications).
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Jobs and skills matching (cont.)Example:
Your Needs My Qualifications
Marketing Experience 5+ years as a marketing consultant
Significant customer-oriented
technology marketing in the retail
industry.
Analytical Abilities Excellent qualitative and quantitative
marketing analysis with high impact
results
Interpersonal Skills Leadership qualities with the ability to
lead projects and teams to highly
successful outcomes.Ability to communicate through
presentations to all levels of
management. Strong ability to influence
others.
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Source of job search
Networking/ Information Interviewing/
Directly Contacting Employers
Richard Bolles, author of What Color is Your
Parachute?, says that these are among themost commonly used and most successful
methods of job search.
Networking involves generating leads by
talking to friends, family, associates about
organizations and jobs.
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Source of job search (cont.)
On-Campus Interviewing There are traditionally lots of on-campus interviewing
opportunities for students.
Be sure to explore on-campus interviewing - checkwho is interviewing on campus each semester, as
well as who is attending the various career fairs.
Do not restrict your job search to on-campus
interviewing, but do not ignore it - there are multipleopportunities.
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Source of job search (cont.)
On-Line Job Listing Sites and Services
There are excellent sites on the Web for assistance
with your job search.
Job search on the Internet does have its limitations,since many of the positions are oriented toward job
seekers with more experience and technical
positions.
The types of job opportunities listed on the Internetare growing every day - keep checking!
Example: www.JobStreet.com, www.JobDB.com,
www.doctorJobs.com
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Source of job search (cont.)
Third-Party Recruiters These are private agencies that refer applicants to
jobs listed with their agency.
They typically charge a fee to either the employer orthe applicant.
Many specialize in certain categories of employment,such as accounting or computer jobs.
You should check on the reputation of the agency and
be clear about their conditions and policies forplacement before choosing to sign with a third-partyrecruiter.
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Source of job search (cont.)
Want Ads
It's generally estimated that only 15-20% of all jobs
are listed in the want ads.
A typical advertisement can generate 100-200resumes. This means it is extremely competitive, and
over80% of jobs are filled in other ways.
When using this method, make sure your cover letter
and resume cover all points in the advertisement.Applicants are initially screened in or out based upon
these criteria.
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Source of job search (cont.)
Resume Mail outs
Sending your resume addressed only to the
organization or the Personnel Manager is analogous
to your receipt of bulk mail addressed only tooccupant.
According to Richard Bolles, only one job offer is
received for every 1,470 resumes sent out. Those are
not very good odds.
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Source of job search (cont.)
Other Considerations
Economic Outlook
Labor market considerations can definitely impact your job
search. Read beyond the headlines and get the facts on what the
current conditions are.
Consider them in choosing geographic location, employment
sector, and the size and type of organization.
Sources include business news sections of newspapers andmagazines, government reports, and books focusing on job
trends.
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Source of job search (cont.)
Long Distance Job Search
Conducting an out-of-town job search requires different
strategies.
First, thoroughly research the target area.
Next, generate leads through networking. Consider
subscribing to local newspapers and business publications
and contact the local Chamber of Commerce to develop
leads.
Try to schedule trips to the location to permit information and
employment interviewing.
Be careful about relocating to the new area without
numerous solid job leads or a "short-term" back-up plan.
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Source of job search (cont.)
If all else fails ...and you have no job on hand by
your deadline, consider these possibilities:
Talk to temporary personnel agencies about employment
options.
Consider volunteering to gain career-related experience.
Take a related job, even at a lower level, that may lead to
your goal.
Consider continuing your education or obtaining specialized
training.
Talk to former employers about opportunities. Join networking organizations or job search support groups.
Think about self-employment - like writing, consulting, or a
small business