Job prospects in IT include Application software jobs which further can be categorized as mentioned below.
Application Software is a design program for specific use, i.e., it helps in the use of the computer.
Application Programmers:
Design & write specific programs which tell the computer what to do
These programs are tailored to a specific task and function, and involve large systems which may be interlinked
Working on briefs by systems analysts or designers and working together with them for part of a project as a team.
Following the designer's instructions to allow the computer system to operate effectively.
Use certain computer languages, to write an application for a computer
After coding is complete, the software is tested to ensure that the program functions accurately and that there are no faults. This is a time consuming process
Reprogramming and changes may be needed at this stage
Programmers specialize in applications for mainframes, minicomputers or PCs
EDP Manager:
EDP managers are responsible for assimilating technology into the company.
E-Commerce:
Online Business : Electronic commerce is the convergence of computers & telecommunication technologies
E-commerce has generated an Internet economy activating world wide marketing and banking activities
Professionals working for this are 'Infomediaries' - trained to use virtual skills to turn data into useable information via a community based buying environment or powerful technology based buying aids
Information based and involves consumer/buyer information and services, developing and managing seller 'Web-Portals', creation of Internet market, virtual customer management, consulting, etc. Network economy is envisaged to generate opportunities in knowledge management, software programming on the Internet, central banking and the like.
Enterprise Resource Planning:
Used for planning the resources of the entire worldwide network of an enterprise
Sales, service, distribution, marketing, purchase, manufacturing, inventory, finance, accounts etc. are integrated on one software backbone through ERP
Database Management:
Information is data and IT systems deal with managing of information. Most popular of database is the Relational databases (RDBMS) used by major corporates and banks.
Operating Jobs
Enter data into the machine and are employed in all user and consultancy units, large and small. Could also be the end user.
Computer Operators:
The duties of computer and peripheral equipment operators vary with the size of the installation, the type of equipment used, and the policies of the employer.
In organisations with small computer systems - computer operators may run both the computer and all the peripheral equipment such as printer, disk drives and tape readers.
In large computer organizations - computer operators specialise in console operation while peripheral equipment operators run the related devices.
Computer operators work according to operating instructions prepared by programmers or operations managers. They set controls on the computer and on peripheral devices required to run a particular job. While the computer is running, computer operators monitor the computer and, if an error message appears operators locate the problem and solve it or terminate the program.
Marketing Jobs - Marketing Advisors
Marketing stream covers the sale of hardware as well as software
Work for computer manufacturers and companies representing manufacturer or computer firms that stock products of more than one manufacturer.
IT (Information Technology) Software jobs are in systems software and application software.
Systems software developers work on operating systems which are crucial to software. This system determines the way the computer will work. When a new computer is manufactured, the systems software engineer writes the code for the operating system and checks the functioning of the computer.
Application software is a design program for specific use, i.e., it helps in the use of the computer. (Continued...)
System programmer/Software engineer
Research, develop and adapt application programs for computer systems
Create new programs and, sometimes, new languages
Find employment with software firms, computer manufacturers, large firms who use computers and develop their own programs
Work as individuals writing a program for one particular task or as part of a team to write a more complex and sophisticated program.
Quality testing against pre-defined standards to ensure the program functions correctly.
Create and adapt software
Systems Analyst
Analyses and understands the company's needs and the kind of work involved
Understands and documents the way in which an organization controls its work.
Determines which procedures can best be executed by computers
Provides cost-effective solution by outlining and developing a new system.
System design commences. The objective is improvement of the information systems in the business and carrying out existing procedures more effectively if possible.
Leads to the development of an information system together with its database
Alternatively, the existing system might need to be evaluated as to its suitability and efficiency. Sometimes the Systems Analyst may design a new system entirely.
