Book description
Computers have been in daily use at work for nearly half a century.
Each new generation of the technology - mainframes, mini-computers, Cs
and the Internet - has brought a demand for a fresh set of skills, but
there are never enough people to fill the ever-growing number of posts
in the IT sector. This guarantees that there is stiff competition
among employers for the best technicians, which means that salaries
can be very high.
The overall picture might be rosy, but if you want an honest
evaluation of the different areas and jobs on offer, you need this
book. Have you got the intellectual stamina to be a security analyst?
What qualities and skills are employers looking for in their technical
authors and operations managers? And how can you freelance
successfully as a programmer or consultant? Based on interviews with
people at all levels of the industry, this informed, no-nonsense guide
points you to the right job - and shows you how to get it.
Whether you want to be the next Bill Gates or would be quite happy
in a secure job with a blue-chip company, your IT career starts here.
Alan Stewart
worked in IT for many years before turning his hand to journalism. He
writes knowledgeably about the IT scene, and has contributed to many
periodicals including
the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal,
The Times
and the
Independent.
