Choosing a Career in Information Systems.
Careers in Information Systems exist wherever an organization relies on computer technology to keep the business effective and efficient in reaching its goals. That means every modern day company, large and small, will have some computer professionals to support their information technology. The main focus of INSY is the implementation and support of computer technology within a business organization whether that be profit or nonprofit. According to the recent article, top 6 out of 10 fastest growing jobs is related to Information Systems (Top 10 Fastest Growing Jobs With a Bachelor's Degree).
Entry Level Resume Sample
Possible Job Titles for INSY Graduates:
Analyst/Programmer
Applications Programmer
System Auditor
Computer Security Analyst
Computer Systems Hardware Analyst
Consultant
CQI Production Manager
Data Communications Analyst
Data Security Analyst
Database Manager/Administrator
Help Desk Support or Manager
Information Systems Developer
Information Systems Manager
Information Technology Manager
Internet Developer
Internet Marketing Analyst
LAN Manager
Network Administrator/Manager
On-line Services Manager
Operating Systems Programmer
PC Support Specialist
PC Technician
End-User Computing Manager
Information Systems Application Developer
Technical Sales Representative
Microcomputer Manager
Systems Adminstrator
Systems Programmer
Records Management Analyst
Systems Analyst
Web Master
IT Job Search Web Sites
GoldenRam I.T.Solutions: www.techies.com
Computer work: www.computerwork.com
Kenexa BrassRing: www.brassring.com
CramSession: www.brainbuzz.com
Computer World: www.itcareers.com
Think jobs.com: www.ThinkJobs.com
Computerjobs.com: www.computerjobs.com
Dice The Career Hub for Tech Insider: www.dice.com
Softwarejoblink: www.softwarejoblink.com
HireAbility.com: www.hireability.com
Tiny Tech Jobs: www.tinytechjobs.com
Tech Centric: www.tech-centric.net
Association for computing Machinery Career & Job Center
http://campus.acm.org/careercenter/
IT Career Planning and Exploration Web Sites:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Systems Manager
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer programmers
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos110.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Scientists and Database Administrators
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Software Engineers
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Support Specialists and Systems Administrators
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos268.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Systems Analysts
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos287.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Operations Research Analysts
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos044.htm
Career Guide: Decoding the Information Security Profession (.pdf document)
https://www.isc2.org/download/careerguide05.pdf
Career Information
http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/manag30.shtml
Computer and Digital Forensics Bachelor's Degree
http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Computer_and_Digital_Forensics_Bachelor's_Degree.html
Computer information system manager career information
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/comp_sys_mgr.htm
Computer Software Engineer
http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/computerjob13/a/soft_engineer.htm
Computer world: Career
http://www.computerworld.com/careertopics/careers
Associations and Organizations:
Association for Information Systems
http://www.aisnet.org
Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals
http://www.iccp.org
Women In Technology International
http://www.witi.com
Other Resources:
Microsoft Certification Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/default.mspx