Careers in it | Computer Science homework help
Careers in IT
Computer jobs have consistently ranked as the “hottest” jobs in the country:
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs
monster.com (Links to an external site.)
jobing.com (Links to an external site.)
indeed.com (Links to an external site.)
Points to Consider:
- There is such a diversity of careers in IT (Information Technology), there are entire books on the subject. As you go through your CIS105 class, you have seen that IT jobs are challenging, rewarding, and VERY diverse. Think of something computer related that interests you.
- IT related jobs are growing: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm
- Even if you do not select a career in IT, Computer knowledge is a key component in becoming employable:http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/02/21/7-key-skills-you-need-to-get-hired-right-now (Links to an external site.)
Assignment on Jobs in IT
1) Research and locate three types of IT jobs that interest you. If you have no interest, pretend you are researching this for a friend who is interested in IT. List them in MS Word 2016
2) Explain what you will be looking for in relation to a career in IT. Salary, benefits etc. and did you find a job that met these needs (15 points)
3) Describe the positives and negatives of each job you have selected. Use and list at least three different sources, such as newspaper articles, job placement websites, and the advertisements on technology websites.
4) Determine which job would be best for you (or your friend) Explain why this is the career path and skillset you wish to learn.
Rubric:
10 points for content. How much research did you do and how well you presented the topic. Was the material you presented relevant and interesting? Again, use your imagination and be creative!
5 points for 300 words. 10 point deduction for less than 400 words and 10 points for every 10 words less than 300 words. As an example, 299 words is a ten point reduction. 289 words is a 20 point reduction, decreasing by 10 points to zero.
5 points for spelling and grammar checking.
Have fun!
