1. Lead applications developer What they do: Manage software development teams in the design, development, coding, testing and debugging of applications. ** What you need: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and three to five years experience in specific technologies. Salary range: $80,250 - $108,000 Salary change*: 7.6 percent
2. Applications architect What they do: Design components of applications, including interface, middleware and infrastructure; comply with employer's design standards. What you need: Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems; a master's degree is desirable. Employers request a minimum of eight years related work experience and specific software skills. Salary range: $87,250 - $120,000 Salary change: 7.5 percent
3. Messaging administrator What they do: Control e-mail and groupware systems, including associated servers, operating systems, and backup and recovery programs; fix system problems and attend to service requests. What you need: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems or a related field, plus two to three years or more of experience working with the messaging systems used by the employer. Salary range: $87,250 - $120,000 Salary change: 7.5 percent
4.Data modeler What they do: Analyze organizational data requirements and create models of data flow. What you need: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or mathematics, and several years of data management experience. Salary range: $74,250 - $102,000 Salary change: 7 percent
5. Network manager What they do: Direct day-to-day operations and maintenance of the firm's networking technology; collaborate with network engineers, architects and other team members on the implementation, testing, deployment and integration of network systems. What you need: Ten years (or more) experience in a networking environment combined with several years of experience managing technical personnel. Professional certifications are also valuable. Salary range: $74,500 - $98,500 Salary change: 7 percent
6. Senior IT auditor What they do: Establish procedures for audit review of computer systems; develop and apply testing and evaluation plans for IT systems and ensure compliance with industry standards of efficiency, accuracy and security. What you need: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business or a related field, and an average of five years experience in IT auditing. Salary range: $86,750 - $114,750 Salary change: 6.9 percent
7. Senior Web developer What they do: Plan and implement Web-based applications; coordinate with product development, marketing, product management and other teams in bringing new applications online. What you need: Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field, plus a minimum of five years of experience working with a mix of Web technologies. Salary range: $76,250 - $108,250 Salary change: 6.6 percent
8. Business intelligence analyst What they do: Design and develop company data analysis and report solutions; review and analyze data from internal and external resources; communicate analysis results and make recommendations to senior management. What you need: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or engineering, and several years of experience. Salary range: $78,250 - $108,250 Salary change: 6.6 percent
9. Help desk (Tier 2) What they do: Resolve difficult issues that derive from Tier 1 support and require five to 15 minutes to settle; decide when to create work tickets for issues that can't be solved by phone or e-mail and require a visit to the user's workspace. What you need: Besides patience and a positive attitude, requirements depend on your position level. Tier 2 positions call for two to four years work experience, and a bachelor's degree or a two-year degree and additional work experience in a help desk setting. Salary range: $35,750 - $46,250 Salary change: 6.5 percent
10. Staff consultant What they do: Assist with project planning and requirement specifications; create prototypes and alternatives with colleagues. What you need: Bachelor?s degree in computer science, business or a consulting-related field. Industry-specific proficiency, plus business experience and two or more years of consulting experience are also typical requirements. Salary range: $59,250 - $82,250 Salary change: 6.4 percent
Types of Computer Hardware Jobs Manufacturing Jobs Companies that make computers and related peripheral devices employ individuals to work in a manufacturing capacity. Intel, for example employs people to design and assemble microprocessors and other hardware components. Intel has positions available for experienced professionals, as well as for recent graduates and interns, around the world.
Computer Equipment Repair and Maintenance Jobs There are numerous career options for individuals interested in using their computer skills to repair and maintain various types of computer hardware. Many major big box electronics retailers employ trained teams of computer repair professionals.
Corporate Job Opportunities. Organizations with more than 100 employees, as well as smaller businesses that are dependent on fully functioning computer equipment at all times often hire professionals to keep their equipment up and running. Some of the different types of businesses and organizations likely to employee computer hardware professionals include: Banks Call centers Local, state, and federal government agencies Hospitals School systems
Additional IT certifications beneficial for individuals interested in pursuing computer hardware careers include: Certified Novell Engineer Cisco Certified Network Administrator Microsoft Certified Professional Those interested in earning professional certifications in computer hardware can benefit from attending certification boot camp programs or taking online certification preparation courses.
TASK 1. Each person must state the reason why he/ she takes his / her current major and choose one profession regarding their major and present in front of the class the reason why!
TASK 1. What job is the most popular and why? What job is not and why? 2. What job among the jobs above that is not exist in Indonesia? Why? 3. How do you think the possibility of creating IT entrepreneurship on the nowadays Indonesian market and policy?