100 Jobs in Technology

100 Jobs in Technology

Author: Lori Hawkins

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1996-12-24

Total Pages: 228

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100 Jobs in Technology Are you eager to redefine the way we look at the world? Do you prefer programming languages to your native tongue? Is reality only real when it's virtual? Do you find the information superhighway more thrilling than the Indianapolis speedway? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then one of the many jobs available in technology may be just right for you. Spanning corporate, nonprofit, and freelance careers, 100 Jobs in Technology provides all the basics needed—including brief descriptions of each job, typical salary levels, prospects for finding work, and qualifications and characteristics you should possess—to flourish in a chosen line of work. Along with each entry, there is an insightful profile of a person from each field that describes a typical day on the job and details the steps each took to rise to his or her current position. Among the many careers and jobs, you'll find: On-line Services, with jobs including Freenet Director, Internet Access Provider, Web Page Designer, and Web Page Master; Science, including Genetic Research Technician, Biotechnology Researcher, Environmental Engineer, and Physicist; Business and Marketing, including Interactive Advertising Creative Director, Computer Sales Representative, Cyber Cafe Owner, and Computer Sales Representative; Computer Hardware and Software, including CD-ROM Producer, Computer Game Animator, Computer Chip Designer, and Virtual Reality Developer; Publishing, including Computer Book Author, Computer Trade Magazine Reporter, Technical Writer, and Book Designer; and more! If the boundaries of your imagination are as limitless as the possibilities the world of technology holds, then 100 Jobs in Technology is the perfect tool to help you find and fulfill your dreams. another idea from becker&mayer!


Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers

Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers

Author: J. Michael Farr

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13:

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Presents a comprehensive guide to 100 careers in the computer and technical field; and provides detailed descriptions on education and training requirements, salary and advancement opportunities, and working conditions.


Careers in Information Technology

Careers in Information Technology

Author: Christine Wilcox

Publisher: Referencepoint Press

Published: 2014-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781601527066

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Teens who are contemplating their career choices, or are just curious about different jobs and professions, will find useful descriptions, essential facts, and valuable opinions and advice in this easy-to-use series. Exploring Careers introduces readers to various career options within a given field and explores what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more. All books in the series feature a Q & A interview with someone who works in the field. Lists suggesting sources for more information are also included in every book. Book jacket.


America's Top Computer and Technical Jobs

America's Top Computer and Technical Jobs

Author: Michael Farr

Publisher: Jist Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9781563708831

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This new title reflects the continued growth in demand for people with computer and technical skills, based on the latest information from the U.S.> Department of Labor.


The Best Computer Jobs in America

The Best Computer Jobs in America

Author: Carol L. Covin

Publisher: Twenty Minutes Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 284

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Shows computer professional where the best jobs are and how to get them. The Best Computer Jobs in America Minutes from Home is the sixth in a series of books designed to give techies an edge. Covins Guide provides the corporate research techies do not have time for, to bring their resumes to the top of the stack.


Unusual and Awesome Jobs Using Technology

Unusual and Awesome Jobs Using Technology

Author: Linda LeBoutillier

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1491420294

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Discover fascinating facts, figures, and pictures while learning about the most interesting and extreme jobs that use technology. Find out what kind of training it takes be a roller coaster designer, how much money a space robotics engineer makes, and exactly what in the world a wind turbine technician does! Working the most extreme and interesting job in the world also often comes with a paycheck! Punch in to see how fascinating jobs in the fields of science, math, sports, and technology really work. Book jacket.


High-tech Job Finder

High-tech Job Finder

Author: Texe W. Marrs

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9780471816850

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This book comprehensively describes the job oppportunities in the top 100 high tech communities in the United States. It details the types of jobs available, specialties in demand, and predicts the future growth of the top areas. Divides high tech communities into two groups: Premier 20, composed of places where companies like Motorola and Texas Instruments have huge facilities and Fast Growth 80, composed of both mature and up-and-coming high-tech meccas.


Cracking the Tech Career

Cracking the Tech Career

Author: Gayle Laakmann McDowell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-09-15

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1118968085

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Become the applicant Google can't turn down Cracking the Tech Career is the job seeker's guide to landing a coveted position at one of the top tech firms. A follow-up to The Google Resume, this book provides new information on what these companies want, and how to show them you have what it takes to succeed in the role. Early planners will learn what to study, and established professionals will discover how to make their skillset and experience set them apart from the crowd. Author Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in engineering at Google, and interviewed over 120 candidates as a member of the hiring committee – in this book, she shares her perspectives on what works and what doesn't, what makes you desirable, and what gets your resume saved or deleted. Apple, Microsoft, and Google are the coveted companies in the current job market. They field hundreds of resumes every day, and have their pick of the cream of the crop when it comes to selecting new hires. If you think the right alma mater is all it takes, you need to update your thinking. Top companies, especially in the tech sector, are looking for more. This book is the complete guide to becoming the candidate they just cannot turn away. Discover the career paths that run through the top tech firms Learn how to craft the prefect resume and prepare for the interview Find ways to make yourself stand out from the hordes of other applicants Understand what the top companies are looking for, and how to demonstrate that you're it These companies need certain skillsets, but they also want a great culture fit. Grades aren't everything, experience matters, and a certain type of applicant tends to succeed. Cracking the Tech Career reveals what the hiring committee wants, and shows you how to get it.


Jobs, Technology and People

Jobs, Technology and People

Author: Nik Chmiel

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-10-19

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1134726848

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This book focuses on psychological issues related to technology and work. Topics are set within areas of occupational psychology that include job and task design, training, selection, assessment and motivation, workload analysis, environmental and personal influences on mental processing, safety at work, and working in teams. Nik Chmiel introduces important topics to those without previous knowledge of them, and illustrates the relevance of psychological knowledge to the analysis of jobs and use of technology. It will be useful to students of psychology, business studies and organizational behaviour, and to professionals in human resource management and human factors consultancies.


Careers in Information Technology

Careers in Information Technology

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13:

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Presents an overview of career opportunities in the field of information technology; looks at jobs in creative, engineering, and support positions; discusses the hiring process; describes the IT lifestyle, hours, and compensation; and includes profiles of top employers and employees.