What are the most needed positions in the computer industry?

[maddogchen]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: blakeatwork

Originally posted by: stinger25
Network Security big time! :thumbsup:

Mmm-hmmm.. and how!

The only thing about network security is it takes a good 5 years to really be good at it. And a fundmentally sound detailed knowledge of network is required as well.

<---does network security

so how do you get into it? do you need certificates?

 

[RichUK]

computer programing probably

 

[rudder]

Originally posted by: gigapet

Originally posted by: CVSiN
janitor..... pool cleaner...taxi driver....
IT is dead
switch majors now while you can...

somebody is bitter. IT isnt going anywhere. If anything it will be more prevalent in our lives every year.

With that being said.....I'd invest all my time specifically in RFID related studies.

Every generation of OS you will see that it less complex and will require less man hours for configuration and such. same thing with networking hardware. I am a network admin now and I highly doubt those services will be required in the same manner by the time I retire.

 

[pinion9]

Wow, it is nice to see everyone being so negative about the computer industry. I like how you all state "it is dying" or "it is going away" without backing it up. The computer industry continues to grow. It is true that just about any monkey can make some money doing a web page. However, the FBI, CIA, NSA, DOD, and many more are all looking for good computer scientists. Also, the healthcare field is booming and filling positions with computer scientists. I will tell you that you need to get well grounded in computer science, including the math, all the theoretical stuff, etc. Then, pick something you like and become an expert. Often companies don't need a jack of all trades. They need someone that kicks a$$ at their job.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: maddogchen

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: blakeatwork

Originally posted by: stinger25
Network Security big time! :thumbsup:

Mmm-hmmm.. and how!

The only thing about network security is it takes a good 5 years to really be good at it. And a fundmentally sound detailed knowledge of network is required as well.

<---does network security

so how do you get into it? do you need certificates?

start with a degree in CS or EE and go from there focusing on networking and security.

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: Perry404

.....I'd invest all my time specifically in RFID related studies.

Can you study RFID at a school like ITT Tech?

probably not. it's a relatively new technology that's getting more popular, but i doubt any school is making RFID studies part of its curriculum.

that said, you can learn about it on the internet, i'm sure, and see where that takes you. my friend recently got a job in an RFID company and his work -- and the company's goals -- are quite interesting.

if you don't want to do RFID (it's hard to find a localized business that has such a department; the largest RFID company is located in west palm beach, florida), programmers are almost always needed. development is huge.

 

[91TTZ]

I propose that people still in high school/college shouldn't be allowed to give other high school/college kids career advice. If you don't have first hand experience, you can't give an informed opinion. Same should go with the virgins on here giving relationship advice. It makes no sense.

To answer the question, The top 5 most needed fields in the computer industry are:

1. Dirt cheap labor
2. Dirt cheap labor
3. Dirt cheap labor
4. Dirt cheap labor
5. Dirt cheap labor

You may land a job doing something making good money, but as soon as they find someone that can do it for 1/4th the price, you're not in a good position. For job security's sake, pick a field that's not easy to be outsourced, one that requires more human>human interaction.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
I propose that people still in high school/college shouldn't be allowed to give other high school/college kids career advice. If you don't have first hand experience, you can't give an informed opinion. Same should go with the virgins on here giving relationship advice. It makes no sense.

To answer the question, The top 5 most needed fields in the computer industry are:

1. Dirt cheap labor
2. Dirt cheap labor
3. Dirt cheap labor
4. Dirt cheap labor
5. Dirt cheap labor

You may land a job doing something making good money, but as soon as they find someone that can do it for 1/4th the price, you're not in a good position. For job security's sake, pick a field that's not easy to be outsourced, one that requires more human>human interaction.

That's why I consult. Companies always pay good money for a guy to come in, assess their network and security strategies and then tell them they are doing a good job.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: spidey07


That's why I consult. Companies always pay good money for a guy to come in, assess their network and security strategies and then tell them they are doing a good job.

:thumbsup:

 

[invalidiuser]

Cleaning business with illegal immigrants and pay them dirt money. My future business.
I betcha Walmart will have no problem with it.

 

[alkemyst]

I think of IT/IS as a specialty field. You always have the guys that can code to spec, change toners, ram, cpus, rebuild raids, etc.

get into a market where you have to know the medical, financial, construction, etc parts of it and you will have a job.

 

[EatSpam]

Originally posted by: Perry404
Lately i've been giving some thought to going to tech school. I'm wondering what areas of the computer industry are the most shorthanded both now and in the near future. Anyone have some clues as to where i should invest my study?

Unemployed programmer
Unemployed help desk worker
Unemployed technician
Unemployed LAN admin
VP in charge of offshoring and the destruction of the middle class.

that's it.

 

[EatSpam]

Originally posted by: gigapet

Originally posted by: CVSiN
janitor..... pool cleaner...taxi driver....
IT is dead
switch majors now while you can...

somebody is bitter. IT isnt going anywhere. If anything it will be more prevalent in our lives every year.

With that being said.....I'd invest all my time specifically in RFID related studies.

Except Americans won't be doing it. It will all be done by the Indians and the Chinese. Americans are only good for being consumers, so says the elite in this country.

 

[screw3d]

Instead of figuring out what jobs are hot in the future, just do what you *really* like to do, and will love doing for the rest of your life.. jobs will come naturally if you kick ass at what you do

 

[johnjbruin]

Embedded programming is always in demand.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: EatSpam

Originally posted by: Perry404
Lately i've been giving some thought to going to tech school. I'm wondering what areas of the computer industry are the most shorthanded both now and in the near future. Anyone have some clues as to where i should invest my study?

Unemployed programmer
Unemployed help desk worker
Unemployed technician
Unemployed LAN admin
VP in charge of offshoring and the destruction of the middle class.

that's it.

My destruction rate of the middle class is up 13% so far this quarter. :thumbsup:

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: EatSpam

Originally posted by: gigapet

Originally posted by: CVSiN
janitor..... pool cleaner...taxi driver....
IT is dead
switch majors now while you can...

somebody is bitter. IT isnt going anywhere. If anything it will be more prevalent in our lives every year.

With that being said.....I'd invest all my time specifically in RFID related studies.

Except Americans won't be doing it. It will all be done by the Indians and the Chinese. Americans are only good for being consumers, so says the elite in this country.

wow. sounds like somebody has made poor career decisions.

Cream rises dude. Be part of the cream.

 

[myusername]

FLUFFER

 

[Otaking]

Concisely, competent people.