Intro to IT

With the world of IT expanding from just a big square box called the desktop computer, to wifi enabled handheld devices like smartphones and tablet PC, there has been an increased surge of careers in the IT field as well. The people who works in the field are specialists in IT, who are required to know in-depth informations about computers, let it be supercomputers or the more commonly used microcomputers. Some of the in-demand careers in IT includes webmaster, computer support specialist, technical writer, software engineer, network administrator, system analyst, and programmer, among many others. Following the success of many other millionaires involved in IT such as Bill Gates with Microsoft, Steve Jobs with Apple and Mark Zuckerberg with Facebook, it is a surefire that careers in IT will be the choice of many undergraduates in the future.

Webmaster, or also known as the website administrator is the person behind every website available on the internet. The webmaster is the one who is in charge of keeping a particular website online and constantly updated, as well as replying comments from readers. Usually, they are also the one who design the layout of the website, so basic knowledge in HTML is essential, as well as CSS and Javascript. Although nowadays, these layouts can often be purchased from web graphics designers and layout developers.

Computer support specialist are the go-to people when one has problems regarding their computer, and they try to fix them. These people can usually be reached through phones and e-mails, but there are also specialists who help people face-to-face, such as at Apple's Genius Bar. The specialists could also work with computer manufacturers, and provide extended care support for buyers who could be having problems with their computers for a certain period of time. For instance, IBM has a team of computer support specialists who are in charge of keeping their clients' supercomputers working at all time.

A technical writer is the one who writes technical or scientific documentations, such as user guides and system manuals for consumers. Meanwhile, a professional technical writer will edit, proofread and arrange the user guides into a proper format. Technical writers' job is to mainly translate and organize complex information and terms about a certain software or hardware into words that can be understood by a common audience.

A software engineer is the person who creates a software that will make a particular system work. They design, develop, test and evaluate the softwares in a lab before they are marketed to consumers.  Although their job desription seems familiar to a programmer, they usually posess other software engineering skills, instead of just programming and focus more on the design and development of the programs.  Software engineers are responsible in making efficient and reliable softwares that are affordable for every user. They usually work with software-making companies or freelance.

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

A network administrator's responsibility includes managing a company's Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). Network administrator handles maintenance of both hardware and software related to a company's networks. This includes deploying, configuring, maintaining and monitoring active network equipment. Other than diagnosing and repairing problems with networks, network administrators are also responsible for planning and implementations of network security.

The people who work as system analysts are the ones who researches problems, plans solutions, recommends software and systems, and coordinates development for an organization or business. They have to first and foremost determine the purpose of computers, and then understand the general objectives of the business they can choose the appropriate systems that will help accomplish the business' goals.

Programmers are the people who are in charge of coding or writing new computer softwares. They also update and repair existing softwares. Most programmers are employed by companies to create and sell softwares, although they could also be employed for other businesses. Demand for programmers with specializations in advanced program has also increased.