Q. I manage IT projects that range in scope, and need some project management solution that will let me quickly add tasks, projects, notes, deliverable, etc. I do not need time tracker or collaboration. I would like for my firm to be able to always get a glance view of this without having to wait for an update from my desk. thanks!
A. Have you tried using Outlook to manage this? You can find some training on the MS.COM site or you could try MS CRM and use a project management add-on.
What entry level job position should I be seeking to become a Computer Information Security Specialist?
Q. Currently, I'm studying Private Investigation at The Academy of Court Reporting. I have plans to study Criminal Justice and Computer Information Security at ITT Technical Institute. Prior to graduating, I wanted to know what entry level jobs should I be applying for? I have extensive software experience and physical security experience. What jobs combine the two fields?
A. To be a security information specialist, you have to really understand the architecture of an information technology infrastructure. It would be great to be a help desk person to start, or a jr systems administrator. If you can be a junior system anything....you would be on your way. If you know project management at all, you can be a business analyst or project manager for an IT group.
What college courses to take for a career in computers?
Q. I'd like to get a job in computers, but I don't know if I should do hardware or software, which makes more money? And what are the classes?
A. Here are a few thoughts â Iâll call them the 10 commandments of IT education:
1.Colleges have a tremendous amount of latitude in what they label their majors, The same major name at two different schools might have completely different course curriculums. Some IT major fields like Computer Science (CS) will include more courses in Programming and advanced Math courses. It is impossible to answer questions about what a degree is really about unless you can list the underlying classes. A Computer Information Systems degree (CIS is the degree I have) or an Information Technology degree might be very similar or very different â it depends on the school. Another example: A Computer Network Technology degree might be about configuring network devices like switches and routers. Alternately, it could be about networking computers together, computing security and Systems Administration. Once you get a course listing, post that out here in a Yahoo Answers question and we will help you further.
2.Employers seek candidates with Technical IT degrees like CS, CIS or equivalent. It you have that, employers will overlook that your degree does not exactly match the job requirements. Watch out for non-Technical business degrees like Management of Information Systems (MIS) degrees. They may be geared more for people interested in management of project planning, budgeting, people management, policies, procedures, etc. If that is what you want to do fine â it will just not be hands-on Technical work. Beware â MIS job positions may require a Masterâs degree.
3.Employers often view a college degree as a âlearners permitâ indicating you are teachable and will finish what you start.
4.Employers realize that college course content is pretty dated and is not up to date or it is "not the way we do things". They just want some proof you are teachable and then they will train you what they really need you to know.
5.Almost all IT jobs start out at about $30,000-$35,000. This will double and triple in time.
6.Employers don't recognize certifications unless you have a college degree to go with the certifications. The Cert class schools & trainers will overstate how beneficial these are. I have lots of certs but am not sure I ever got a job due to them. Certs will expire but your degree will always be important.
7.On the topic of GPA - You need to graduate with a GPA in the 3.0-3.5 and above area (90%+). If you plan to just gut out courses you are weak in and come out with a 2.5 or 2.7 average you may find yourself having spent years and lots of $$$ to get a degree that will not inspire employers.
8.Tech schools like ITT Tech, Devry and others offer highly advertised and very expensive IT related programs that employers donât universally accept. An ITT Tech 2 year Associates degree program is over $40,000 and if you decide to upgrade your degree you may have the rude awakening that the course credits may not transfer to another school.
9.Stats show that in their working lifetime (age 25-64) a high school grad will make about $1 million. The number jumps to $1.5 million is you get a junior college Associates degree and to over $2 million with a 4 year Bachelorâs degree. The best way to get an IT degree is get a 2 year Associates degree at a junior college and transfer those credits into a 4 year school and finish out your Bachelorâs degree in night classes while working. Live at home and just go to a good school in your local area. There is no advantage of going to some high profile school. I have a job in a top Fortune 50 company with a degree from a local college. I worked for Microsoft as a contractor for a short time - again with a local college degree.
10.Here are a few jobs that you might do with a technical IT degree: Computer Technician, Service Center Coordinator, Help Desk Staff, Storage Administrator, Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Enterprise Administrator, Active Directory Administrator, Exchange and Messaging Administrator, Backup Administrator, Disaster Recovery Specialist, Database Administrator, Computing Security Specialist, Corporate IT Acquisition Specialist and Data Center Administrator, just to name a few.
1.Colleges have a tremendous amount of latitude in what they label their majors, The same major name at two different schools might have completely different course curriculums. Some IT major fields like Computer Science (CS) will include more courses in Programming and advanced Math courses. It is impossible to answer questions about what a degree is really about unless you can list the underlying classes. A Computer Information Systems degree (CIS is the degree I have) or an Information Technology degree might be very similar or very different â it depends on the school. Another example: A Computer Network Technology degree might be about configuring network devices like switches and routers. Alternately, it could be about networking computers together, computing security and Systems Administration. Once you get a course listing, post that out here in a Yahoo Answers question and we will help you further.
2.Employers seek candidates with Technical IT degrees like CS, CIS or equivalent. It you have that, employers will overlook that your degree does not exactly match the job requirements. Watch out for non-Technical business degrees like Management of Information Systems (MIS) degrees. They may be geared more for people interested in management of project planning, budgeting, people management, policies, procedures, etc. If that is what you want to do fine â it will just not be hands-on Technical work. Beware â MIS job positions may require a Masterâs degree.
3.Employers often view a college degree as a âlearners permitâ indicating you are teachable and will finish what you start.
4.Employers realize that college course content is pretty dated and is not up to date or it is "not the way we do things". They just want some proof you are teachable and then they will train you what they really need you to know.
5.Almost all IT jobs start out at about $30,000-$35,000. This will double and triple in time.
6.Employers don't recognize certifications unless you have a college degree to go with the certifications. The Cert class schools & trainers will overstate how beneficial these are. I have lots of certs but am not sure I ever got a job due to them. Certs will expire but your degree will always be important.
7.On the topic of GPA - You need to graduate with a GPA in the 3.0-3.5 and above area (90%+). If you plan to just gut out courses you are weak in and come out with a 2.5 or 2.7 average you may find yourself having spent years and lots of $$$ to get a degree that will not inspire employers.
8.Tech schools like ITT Tech, Devry and others offer highly advertised and very expensive IT related programs that employers donât universally accept. An ITT Tech 2 year Associates degree program is over $40,000 and if you decide to upgrade your degree you may have the rude awakening that the course credits may not transfer to another school.
9.Stats show that in their working lifetime (age 25-64) a high school grad will make about $1 million. The number jumps to $1.5 million is you get a junior college Associates degree and to over $2 million with a 4 year Bachelorâs degree. The best way to get an IT degree is get a 2 year Associates degree at a junior college and transfer those credits into a 4 year school and finish out your Bachelorâs degree in night classes while working. Live at home and just go to a good school in your local area. There is no advantage of going to some high profile school. I have a job in a top Fortune 50 company with a degree from a local college. I worked for Microsoft as a contractor for a short time - again with a local college degree.
10.Here are a few jobs that you might do with a technical IT degree: Computer Technician, Service Center Coordinator, Help Desk Staff, Storage Administrator, Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Enterprise Administrator, Active Directory Administrator, Exchange and Messaging Administrator, Backup Administrator, Disaster Recovery Specialist, Database Administrator, Computing Security Specialist, Corporate IT Acquisition Specialist and Data Center Administrator, just to name a few.
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