Q. I am a secretary for a big company and I'm constantly being handed new projects that I have to learn on top of my other duties. My head is so full of small details and it seems that I am always forgettting to do something and my boss is always telling me I've forgot this and done this wrong. It's really frustrating to come in to work every day not knowing if I'm going to get in trouble for something that day. I really need some tips on organization and remembering all the small details. Thanks!
A. Post it notes are my saviour. Even if you think you will remember something you are told about a project, write it down anyway and stick it with the project! Chances are, you will forget. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. It is better than messing up and having to do something over again.
The cool thing? You can even download the Post-It note Software, so if you use your computer a lot, you can use post it notes right on your desktop screen!
Take a look at your desk. What do you see? If there are papers and pens and files everywhere and no desktop, you have a problem. Taking the extra second to put something in its proper place will save you 10 minutes in the long run.
Use a calendar. Put it write at your desk so you see it at ALL times.
Don't stress. The more you stress and worry, the less room you have in your mind for the details of work. Finally, don't take work home with you, phyiscally or mentally. You need to relax after a long day in order to be reenigerized for the next one. This will help your memory, for sure.
The cool thing? You can even download the Post-It note Software, so if you use your computer a lot, you can use post it notes right on your desktop screen!
Take a look at your desk. What do you see? If there are papers and pens and files everywhere and no desktop, you have a problem. Taking the extra second to put something in its proper place will save you 10 minutes in the long run.
Use a calendar. Put it write at your desk so you see it at ALL times.
Don't stress. The more you stress and worry, the less room you have in your mind for the details of work. Finally, don't take work home with you, phyiscally or mentally. You need to relax after a long day in order to be reenigerized for the next one. This will help your memory, for sure.
What are the different possible careers in IT?
Q. Like for example the fields I know of are Software development, Network Administration, Network Security and Database management. What other fields of work are there?
A. There are so many different jobs types in IT!
Change management
Release management
techinical architect
software testing
Business Analyst
Project management
Team Lead
Help Desk
Systems Analyst
Database developer
Reporting specialist
just to name a few!
Change management
Release management
techinical architect
software testing
Business Analyst
Project management
Team Lead
Help Desk
Systems Analyst
Database developer
Reporting specialist
just to name a few!
Where is the best place to take a computer programming course?
Q. I am looking to learn how to create desk top applications and other such useful tools. I have a fairly decent programming background having taken Fortran, Basic, C++ back in school as well as having read about Java. I know the basics, but I want to learn how to actually produce an end product.
Where is the best place to learn how to do this? I am thinking of taking some classes in the evenings or on weekends, but I am wide open to suggestions. Where should I search for these?
Thanks.
Where is the best place to learn how to do this? I am thinking of taking some classes in the evenings or on weekends, but I am wide open to suggestions. Where should I search for these?
Thanks.
A. The best place to do this is obviously at a renowned four-year university, like MIT, Berkeley, or Stanford. However, you sound like you'd like to get this done in your spare time, in which case an evening class might be a good place to start. However, these classes often focus on programming, in which you seem to have a good amount of experience. Thus, a software engineering class would be preferable. I'd imagine some community colleges might offer these programs. Some four-year universities like the Universities of California have "extension" systems, whereby someone who isn't enrolled can still take classes.
Finally, if these options fail, you can just look at some slides from a software engineering course at a renowned university. I'll list Berkeley's course home pages as a source; look at CS 169 for software engineering lecture slides. One problem with this approach is that you miss the projects, which are pretty clearly the most important part of software engineering: actually building software, and doing so in a team. Unless you can get a job in which you'll be creating software, and as part of a team, your only chance for verifiable experience of this type is in a college course.
I've also linked my previous Yahoo Answer as a source for this one... In my answer there, I briefly (well, relatively briefly) describe the Software Engineering process I learned.
Finally, if these options fail, you can just look at some slides from a software engineering course at a renowned university. I'll list Berkeley's course home pages as a source; look at CS 169 for software engineering lecture slides. One problem with this approach is that you miss the projects, which are pretty clearly the most important part of software engineering: actually building software, and doing so in a team. Unless you can get a job in which you'll be creating software, and as part of a team, your only chance for verifiable experience of this type is in a college course.
I've also linked my previous Yahoo Answer as a source for this one... In my answer there, I briefly (well, relatively briefly) describe the Software Engineering process I learned.
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