Careers in Information Processing
The demand for computer and information systems professionals exists and continues to grow. The U.S. Commerce Department's Office of Technology Policy (1982) reported that between 1996 and 2006, U.S. businesses and schools will require more than 1.3 million new information technology workers to fill jobs. In the twenty-first century, 70 percent of all jobs will require skills in computer and network use.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (1998) reported that the fastest-growing computer career positions through the year 2006 will be computer engineer, systems analyst, computer repair technician, and programmer. There is also high demand for systems analysts, computer scientists, network administrators, and database managers.
Careers in computers and information processing, also called information technology (IT), require a unique combination of conceptual skills in creative problem solving and critical thinking, technical hands-on skills, and communications and interpersonal skills, as well as an understanding of business and industry needs.
Career opportunities in computer industries can be grouped into four areas:
- Companies that manufacture computer-related equipment (hardware)
- Companies that develop software
- Companies that hire information systems professionals to work with software and hardware products
- Companies and organizations that provide computer-related training and education
Many service companies exist to support each of these four areas—firms that sell computer supplies or provide consultation on analysis, design, programming, and networking projects.
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