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Computers
It should
be no surprise that computers is one of the top
5 occupational areas. It's at the point where they are
responsible for many day to day operations and of course the
industry needs workers to maintain and support the existing
hardware and software and develop new ones.
SYSTEM
ANALYSTS
Computer
Systems Analysts design computer systems to meet their clients'
information processing, database or computation needs. People
who are intersted in this occupation must be willing to respond
to rapidly changing computer systems and will constantly need
to upgrade their skills.
EDUCATION
Systems Analysts must usually complete either a Bachelors
degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Commerce or Business
Administration. Or complete a College program in Computer
Science.
| Age |
20
- 29 |
| Salary |
$43,400
highest 20% |
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$35,500
average |
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$26,700
lowest 20% |
SOFTWARE PROGRAMMERS
Computer
Programmers design Software packages by coding instructions
into machine readable form. Their expertise is needed to program
telecommunications sofware, special d effects software, multimedia
packages (cd-roms), 3-D software, computer games etc... The
languages that are currently being used a C++ and VISUAL BASIC.
Individuals must be prepared to grow with the many changes
in software programming, learning new languages and programming
techniques as they are developed.
EDUCATION
Software Programmers must usually complete either a Bachelors
Degree in Computer Science or a College program in Computer
Science.
| Age |
20
- 29 |
| Salary |
$40,200
highest 20% |
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$32,800
average |
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$24,600
lowest 20% |
TECHNICAL WRITERS
Technical
Writers create easy to follow manuals for the general public
to explain the installation, operation and maintenance of
computer hardware and/or software. This job requires a good
technical background and excellent writing skills.
EDUCATION
Technical Writers usually require a University Degree in an
area of specialization such as Computer Science or Engineering.
| Age |
20
- 29 |
| Salary |
$37,300
highest 20% |
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$29,700
average |
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$20,300
lowest 20% |
TECHNICAL SALES PERSONNEL
Technical
Sales Personnel sell computer equipment and/or services to
existing clients and identify potential new clients. Excellent
communication skills are very important in this position.
EDUCATION
Technical Sales Specialists must have a High School Diploma.
They usually require a College Diploma or University Degree
in a program related to computers.
| Age |
20
- 29 |
| Salary |
$34,600
highest 20% |
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$26,600
average |
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$17,400
lowest 20% |
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