Prepare a report/Power Point Presentation about a famous computer scientist.
While writing your report, follow the plan:
1) Place of birth and an educational basis.
2) The main contributionts to the development of computer science.
3) Main rivals or similar discoveries.
4) Personal life, hobbies.
5) Rewards for the outstanding activities.
Read the information file about different job titles in IT. What features and skills must a person possess to become an IT specialist?
Job titles in IT
CIO (Chief Information Officer) Respect: Very High Qualities: Business savvy, technical mindset, good people skills Average Salary: $150,000 Dress: Business suit and very clean Fun Factor: Only fun if you are a workaholic or on a power trip. Notes: These jobs are highly competitive and usually political, so your chances are low. Sorry.
IT Manager Respect: Medium-High Qualities: Detail oriented, punctual, critical, supportive Salary: $70,000 Dress: Business Casual Fun Factor: Can be fun but often very stressed Notes: They always seem to be working
Graphic designers
Respect: Low-Medium Qualities: Excellent drawing and illustration skills, good color matching and artistic qualities Salary: $50,000 Dress: Casual Fun Factor: Generally fun people and sometimes a bit moody Notes: Not as 'square' as the rest of the IT department. All good designers seem to have tattoos, piercings, and a fashion sense.
Software developer
Respect: Medium Qualities: Creative, persistent, insatiable thirst for knowledge Salary: $70,000 Dress: Casual Dress is normally the rule (t-shirt and jeans) Fun Factor: If you don't have fun being a developer then you have the wrong job
Notes: Companies have a lot of developers compared to other positions listed. Therefore your chances of becoming a developer are good if you have the skills and more importantly the desire.
Database developer
Respect: Medium-High Qualities: Detail-oriented, high business knowledge Salary: $80,000 Dress: Business Casual Fun Factor: If processing giant data sets excite you, then this job is for you.