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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

Computer Concepts Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition


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B ureau of Labor StatisticsOccupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition


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


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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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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C ategories of certification exams


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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

er er--orgorg--charts.aspxcharts.aspx



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Software Development Lifecycle



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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?


C omputer Ethics Institute code of ethics

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