I once had to give a talk explaining what kids of jobs were available for graduates in computer science and information technology. The talk developed into a kind of information technology career list. It started with the question :
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Is it just sitting in front of a glowing box all day? Not at all!
First of all, any modern career is a challenge. For a graduate to succeed our rapidly changing world requires skills rarely taught in school or university - skills such as flexibility and adaptability, the willingness to continually learn, mixed together with a good dose of creativity, and good ole getting along well with colleagues, bosses and customers. This is equally true, if not more, in the field of information technology. Technologies and techniques change continually, and the most nimble-minded are the ones who thrive. On another page I talk about how best to obtain these soft skills, and some of the pitfalls that a new graduate should beware of when embarking on a career in information technology or computer science. For now, I'll describe for you some typical information technology jobs, and tell you about the kinds of careers that they can lead to.
