What’s IT? How’s IT?

Jack EapenVisit me at http://www.jackeapen.com/

What’s Information Technology?

• According to Information Technology Association of America (ITAA),

IT is "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware."

Importance of Information Technology?

• Has a role in all other fields• Enabler of a knowledge society

Jobs in IT Sector• Development

• Testing

• Consulting

• Implementing

• Training/Teaching

• Support

• Sales/Marketing

• Research

• IT jobs are the only jobs

• IT jobs are the best jobs

• IT jobs are hard to get

• You need a degree in IT to get a job in IT sector

• IT jobs are available only in IT sector

Let’s clear off a few misconceptions

Skills You Need• Technical skills• Learning skills

When a man's education is finished,

He is finished

Skills You Need• Technical skills• Learning skills• Teamwork skills (works well with others)• Communication skills (verbal and written)• Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)

It’s not your aptitude,

But your attitude

Makes your altitude

Skills You Need• Technical skills• Learning skills• Teamwork skills (works well with others)• Communication skills (verbal and written)• Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)• Problem-Solving skills• Creative skills• Selling skills• Analytical skills• Presentation skills• Time management skills• Planning skills• Leadership/Management skills

Specializations• Programming

• C++, Java, COBOL, .NET

• Web Development

• HTML, PHP, ASP

• System Administration

• Windows, UNIX, GNU/Linux

• Database Administration

• Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL

• Networking

• Embedded Systems

• System design, programming

Technology Trends

• Mobile computing

• Open Source Software

• Social Networking

• Green IT

Take care to get what you like

Otherwise, you’ll be forced to like what you get

Thank YouJack@jackeapen.cpm