Computer Careers

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A career in computers is perceived today to be one of the most high-paying and respected opportunities for the new millennium. This paper briefly explores the different types of computer jobs available such as programming and database administration in order to show how a career in computers offers a wide range of opportunities and directions of specialization.

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"Financial compensation depends largely upon the level of education and skills, as well as seniority at the place of employment. In 2003 for example starting offers for persons with a master's degree in computer science was $62,806 on average per year, while those with a bachelor's degree were offered $47,109 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). A person seeking to enter the profession may begin to do so by means of internships, co-op programs and computer science training courses. Background information regarding industries within the focus location of a prospective computer career is also beneficial. This may be obtained by entering a non-computer occupation such as financial services in order to gain background information that can later be transferred to specific computer professions (Williams, Pers. Comm). '

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