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www.Depna.Com What the Future HoldsDuring the next 10 yearsIT jobs will hold 5 of the top 30 in fastest growing positionsNetwork systemsSoftware application engineersSystem analystsDatabase administratorsSoftware developers for operating systemsOver 50% of the current IT workforce will retireOver 1 million jobs will become available nationally

When you think of IT jobs

what adjectives do you think of?

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Hardware TechniciansMultimedia DesignerGraphic ArtistDatabase ProgrammerInstructional TechnologistNetwork AdminstratorUserSupport Services AnimatorArchitecture Who is an IT Worker?Anyone whoDesigns, installs, maintains, upgrades, or supports IT hardware Designs, authors, adapts, tests, implements, maintains, or supports software or databasesInstalls, configures, supports, maintains back-office systems and applications for those who use such systems for business operations Who is an IT Worker?OrCreates computer-based solutions for clientsWrites software for existing systemsDevelops design tools, simulations, or enterprise systems for the delivery of electronic contentTests, documentation development, or quality controlDirectly manages IT workers IT EverywhereIT companies are everywhereIT jobs come in all shapes and sizesIT jobs are everywhereHealthcareGovernmentEducationBankingIT jobs can come to youIT skills are essential in non-IT jobs

IT workers are found in all sectors, not just IT organizations Broader Definitions Are More InclusiveIT workers are found in all sectors, not just IT organizationsIT workers have a wide variety of educational backgrounds. Four-year degrees in information technology or computer science are not mandatoryIT workers have varied job responsibilities, many of which relate to problem solving

Its Important to be FIT!All IT jobs require a combination of knowledgeFoundational concepts( )Foundational knowledge and skills related to how technology worksWhat you might learn in courses or booksContemporary skills( )Ability to use current, specific technology to accomplish a given taskSkills change constantly because products change constantlyIntellectual capabilities( )Ability to use IT across different, complex situationsUnderstanding consequences of doing so Foundational ConceptsFoundational knowledge and skills related to how technology worksWhat you might learn in courses or booksApplies across different technologies of the same typeSome examplesHow computers workHow networks operateDigital representation of informationModelingProgramming

Contemporary SkillsAbility to use current, specific technology to accomplish a given taskSkills change constantly because products change constantly ExamplesSetting up a PCWeb programmingUsing graphics softwareSetting up a wireless networkUsing the Internet to find informationUsing a database to provide or access information Intellectual SkillsAbility to use IT across different, complex situationsUnderstanding consequences of doing soSome examplesDesign and test solutions to problemsOrganize and navigate informationCollaborateAnticipate problemsThink about IT abstractly

How can we categorize IT jobs?Creators Those who imagine, design, build, and test technology products and processesMaintainersThose who install, upgrade, troubleshoot computer hardware and softwareSupportersThose who work in non-technical roles vital to IT field, such as sales, training, finance, and law.ManagementThose who oversee IT personnel and are responsible for decision-making related to IT resources and strategiesData Modeler 15

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Software DeveloperMedian pay: $82,400Top pay: $118,00010-year job growth: 32%Total jobs: 380,000Information Technology ConsultantMedian pay: $96,500Top pay: $154,00010-year job growth 20%Total jobs: 70,0008. Database AdministratorMedian pay: $86,600Top pay: $121,00010-year job growth: 20%Total jobs: 120,000 17v

Analysis&DesignJob TitleSalaryData ModelerSalary: $103,000architectSalary: $105,000Cloud architectSalary: $112,000( ) CreatorsJob TitleEducational PrepSalarySoftware developerAAS Information Systems Technology; BS Comp Sci, ITSalary: $80,000

Web developerAAS Info Sys Tech, BS Comp SciSalary: $70,000

Software EngineerAAS, B.S. Software EngineeringSalary: $90,000

Mobile developer

Salary: $90,000

Video Game DesignerSalary: $85,000

MaintainersJob TitleEducational PrepSalaryDatabase AdministratorCertifications, AASSalary: $103,000Technical SupportAAS Mgmt Info Sys, BS Comp Sci, MIS/BISSalary: $85,000

Network AdministratorCertifications, AAS, BS MIS/BISSalary: $80,000

Help DeskCertifications, AAS Salary: $85,000

SupportersJob TitleEducational PrepSalaryTrainersAssoc Arts & Sci, BA, MA in EducationSystems IntegratorsCertifications, AAS MarketingAAS, BS BusinessInstructional TechnologistsMA EducationTester$82,400 ManagementJob TitleEducational PrepsalarySoftware Development ManagerM.S., Ph.D., BIS/MIS, Comp Sci, Education$110.000Middle ManagementBS, M.S. MIS/BIS$95,000IT consultant$96,400 !

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45ResumeCV Review 100 CVsSelect only 1 for interview

Recruiters:47 Good PresentationBe briefBe consistentBe Focused

What you want nextThe point of the ResumeWhat the employer wants?Good presentationBe uniqueSuccess Strategy

48 48The ContactsUse your personal contactsPersonal email, personal telephone!Never use work contactsBe sure to have a good-looking email addressEven if you use it only for job applicationsPeterPetrov@, Peter.Petrov@, Asen_Georgiev@Not emails like:DestructorMachine@,Svalyacha92@, P373rP37r0v@

49 ObjectiveThe objective should be after the personal informationWhat you are applying for?Be descriptive, but be briefDon't be overdescriptive

Objective50 Previous Work ExperienceWrite your previous work experienceBest to order them by dateExplain your duties at this positionDon't be overdescriptive about your managersBetter not to include full names and contacts

Experience51 EducationWrite down all the schools you have gone toUniversityHigh schoolIt is always better to highlight courses you visited and are relevant to the job offer

Add relevant informaleducationE.g. @ Telerik Academy

Education52 Projects DevelopedThe best way to show expertise is to show something realLike projects you have developedThis gives a better impression than just plain words like "I am good at"

No projects?Why not start a project,to gain experience?

Projects53 Skills and AbilitiesWrite down all your skills and abilitiesAll of them are importantBut some are more important than othersHighlight the skills that are most relevant tothe current job descriptionJust mention the others

Skills54 Other ExperienceIf you have any other experience that is relevant to the job offer show it!

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