Find the best jobs in IT

Find the Best Jobs in Information Technology (IT)

Learn about today’s hottest jobs in IT

Presented by King University Online

This presentation will review the best jobs in IT right now:• Computer Systems Analyst• Mobile Application Developer• User Experience Designer• Database Administrator• Software Developer• Computer Programmer

What We’ll Cover

Computer System Analyst

We’ll Cover…• What They Do

– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook

– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education

– Required degree level– Types of degrees

Computer System Analyst

Computer System Analysts:• Reimagine technology in the workplace by:

– Evaluating existing technology– Researching current needs – Identifying new tech solutions

• In charge of updates and general maintenance

What They Do

Career Outlook• Computer Systems Analysts are

expected to see a 22% increase in jobs

Education• A bachelor’s degree in computer

science or information technology is required for entry into this tech field.

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Career Outlook & Education

Mobile Application Developer

We’ll Cover…• What They Do

– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook

– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education

– Required degree level– Types of degrees

Mobile Application Developer

Mobile Application Developers:

• Translate current brand identity into the mobile platform for companies by creating:– Mobile-friendly websites and– Interactive applications

What They Do

Career Outlook• Employment opportunities for

mobile application developers will continue to grow as will their average salary.

• GeekWire, a tech news website, reports that the average salary for mobile application developers will increase by 9 percent within the year.

Education• A bachelor’s degree in

computer science or a related field along with a strong understanding of mobile technology, programming and development is required for entry.

Career Outlook & Education

User Experience Designer

We’ll Cover…• What They Do

– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook

– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education

– Required degree level– Types of degrees

User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers:• Work with Web designers

and programmers to:– Evaluate the functionality of

a website by answering questions like:• Does it have seamless flow

of content?• Does it guide users to the

important areas of a company’s website.

Information

Business GoalsUser Needs

What They Do

Career Outlook• The career outlook is strong, as

GeekWire reports a 4.8 percent increase in a user experience designer’s salary.

Education• A bachelor’s degree in

information technology or a related field is required for entry into this tech field and

• An understanding of:– User mechanics– Web design and – Programming

Career Outlook & Education

Database Administrator

We’ll Cover…• What They Do

– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook

– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education

– Required degree level– Types of degrees

Database Administrator

Database Administrators:• Control data within a large company by:

– Helping to create, manage and secure data systems that promote error-free operations and efficiency.

What They Do

Career Outlook• Database administrators are

expected to see a 31% increase in jobs

Education• Experience in data analysis is

preferred for entry into this field along with a bachelor’s in information technology or related field.

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Software Developer

We’ll Cover…• What They Do

– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook

– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education

– Required degree level– Types of degrees

Software Developer

Software Developers:• Predict user needs through:

– Extensive research and – Identifying tech solutions to improve their overall experience.

• Design new software applications• Maintain these products through updates and fixes

What They Do

Career Outlook• Software developers are expected to

see a 30% increase in jobs

Education• Software developers should hold a

bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology.

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1,184,000

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Career Outlook & Education

Computer Programmer

We’ll Cover…• What They Do

– Job responsibilities• Career Outlook

– Expected job growth in the U.S.• Education

– Required degree level– Types of degrees

Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers:• Work with designers and engineers to:

– Identify code error– Seek ways to improve the program’s usability and – Update existing programs.

What They Do

Career Outlook• Computer programmers are

expected to see a 12% increase in jobs

Education• Computer programmers should hold

a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology.

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Career Outlook & Education

Sources• Bureau of Labor Statistics

– http://www.bls.gov/home.htm• GeekWire

– http://www.geekwire.com/

Related Articles• Click the link below to view our

related article:– Jobs in IT

Sources & Related Articles

• King University offers a fully online Bachelor of Information Technology degree for professionals seeking entry into one of these dynamic tech fields through continued education. • 124-credit hour program • Complete in 16 months • Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools.

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