Job aspects in IT sector

Nowadays we all know that there is a big recesion going on in information technology field. So it is very important for the people involved in IT sector that what job opportunities actually IT offers to us. The various career paths invloved in IT sector are described below.

PROGRAMMER

Programmers are the information system professionals who modify existing computer program or write a new program to satisfy user requirements. Programmer typically can specialize in one/more programming languages and be trained in university/technical institute. This is a common entry-level IT position.

SYSTEM ANALYST/DEVELOPER

System analysts are IT professionals who specialize in analysing and designing information systems. They actually have some programming skills that are augmanted by greater knowledge of business processes. In addition, analysts use a variety of specialized analysis and design tools. This job also places a premium on communication skills as system analysts must spend a great deal of time with users to determine how best to meet thier needs.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS/NETWORK SPECIALIST

Telecommunications and network specialists have a greater technocal orientation. At higher levels, these specialists often hold electrical engg degrees, although some network specialists may have technical training only in their particular area. This career is both demanding and in demand because thier is critical nature of networks and telecommunication in most organizations.

SYSTEM OPERATION SPECIALIST

System operation specialists keep systems up and running and many have subspecializations with particular types of computing hardware (eg. mainframes) and thier related software, as well as some aspects of telecommunications and networking involved. There are entry level positions where training may be provided by the organization or cantracted out to a training company. As with other areas, ongoing training is always necessary tro keep pace with advances in technology.

BUSINESS ANALYST

A business analyst has IT experience and an in-depth knowledge of the organization's business processes. He or she is often heavily involved with the development of new information systems and act as a "translator" between IS developer and users. This role enables a clearer understanding of business problems and appropriate IT solutions and ensures that the strategic goals and the user requirements are understood and appropriately addressed by the technical IT people.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Data are an extremely valuable organizational asset for both day to day operations and strategic objectives. Organizational data reside in database that must be designed and managed for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Data base administratot typically have considerable experience and trainin g in one or more types of database software and hardware. Like many other IT positions, thier position requires strong communication skills as well as technocal training so that the database can be as useful as possible to users.

WEBMASTER/E-COMMERCE SPECIALIST

This new area encompasses programming skills as well as knowledge of as oprganisation's processes. With the advent of the internet and e-commerce there has been a high demand for the people who have professional command of the languages and packages used for website development. For many organizations, the website is designed to transact business and thus requires some very advanced programming skills to link what a client sees to many other areas within the company, particularly database and other IT-supported parts of the supply chain.

So finally we have seen that a career in information technology can begin in different ways and follow different technical and mangement directions.