1.1.2 Worksheet: Job Opportunities

Research three computer-related jobs. For each job, write the company name and the job title in the column on the left. Write the job details that are most important to you, as well as, the job qualifications in the column on the right. An example has been provided for you.

Company Name and Job Title

1. Gentronics Flexible Solutions/Field Service Representative

• Company offers continuing education. Work with hardware and software. Work directly with customers. Local Travel.
  A+ certification preferred
  1 year installation or repair experience of computer hardware and software required
  Requires a valid driver’s license
  Must have reliable personal transportation
  Mileage reimbursement
  Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

2. A.D.A.M
Senior Network Engineer

• 8+yrs. experince supporting Windows operating system and active directory.
• Experience supporting MS Exhange Server
• Experience supporting CISCO networking appliance
• Experience supporting bussiness critical telephony
• Applicable certificates, such as CCNP & MCSE
• Bachelors degree in IT related field is strongly preferred
• experience with Sox requirements
• Experience supporting blackberry enterprise server a plus

3. The Network Incorporated (Software Developer)

• 4 yr. degree in I.T. related field or equivalent experience
• minimum of 3yrs. of Software development experience covering full software development life cycle
• minimum of 2yrs. experience with C++, Asp. Net, Javascript, HTML and CSS
• Minimum of 2yrs. experince with related database programming/analysis, freferably using MS SQL server

4. The NETWORK (Infrastracture Engineer)

• 4yr. degree free accredited University or equivalent experience in related professional field
• 3yrs. experirnce supporting Microsoft technology specifically active directory, SQL server, and Internet information service
• 3yrs. in experience with VMware virtualization software
• 3yrs. of experince with Storage Area Network(SAN)
• 3yrs. of experince with IP networks, including firewalls routers, swithes and DNS.

Based on your research, which job would you prefer? Be prepared to discuss your answer in class.

• Based on my research I would choose the Infrastructure Engineer of The Network because this company relates on our studies speacially on our CISCO subject and it is very interesting with its salary offer range within $55,000.00 to $65,000.00.