introduction to business information systems by james norrie, mark huber, craig piercy, and patrick...
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Introduction to Business Information Systems
by James Norrie,
Mark Huber, Craig Piercy, and Patrick McKeown,
Tech Guide A Your ICT Career Guide
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What We Will Cover
Career Trends in ICT
Career Basics for Resumes and Interviews
Starting Your Career in ICT
Your Career: The Big Picture
Student Return on Investment
What should I expect in my ICT career? Are ICT skills currently in demand? How do I prepare for an ICT career? How do I find a job? What should I expect when I start working in
ICT? How will my ICT career change in the future
and how should I prepare?
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Introduction
Your career is your career Career management is critical
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Career Trends in ICT
Baby boomers – born in mid-1940’s – mid-1960’s
Millennial generation – born in the 1980s and 1990s
100,000 jobs to become available by 2012 because of retirement and ongoing growth of ICT jobs
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The Need for ICT Professionals
ICT professionals and industry workers number 1.1 million workers
Over 600,000 are ICT professionals ICT industries contribute $140 billion to
Canada’s GDP From 2002 to 2007, the ICT sector grew by
5.1% annually (vs. 2.7% for the overall Canadian economy)
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The Need for ICT Professionals
Enrollment decreased in early 2000’s CIOs report that ICT professionals are hard to
find, hire, and keep CIOs look globally for ICT talent
Outsourcing
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The Need for ICT Professionals
Predictions for the future: Skills will be less oriented toward
programming and computer operations Skills needed will be projectmanagement,
requirements analysis, and systems research and design
Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow’s ICT Skills (CCICT) predicts that ICT professionals will be needed – and the need is increasing
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What Is a Resume?
Selling your skills to potential employers Your resume is a short summary of you Usually one or two page summary of the skills
and experience you have acquired Typically includes:
Your Education Your Experience Being a Well-Rounded Person
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Skills and Competencies
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Networking for Jobs
Networking is connecting with friends and allies to learn of job opportunities
Allows you to introduce yourself to prospective employers and clients
Personal networks – connecting with friends and allies
Professional networks and organizations allow you to learn and develop skills as well as meeting people
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Networking for Jobs
1. Personal networks – connecting with friends and allies
2. Professional networks and organizations allow you to learn and develop skills as well as meeting people
3. Information interviews – meeting with representatives of companies to learn more about the company and potential job opportunities
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Networking for Jobs
4. On-campus recruiting
5. Finding your niche Choose an industry and type of ICT job
Health care, utilities companies, entertainment industry, etc.
Consider the not-for-profit sector Government
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Interview Etiquette
1. Know the organization
2. Dress and prepare for success
3. Follow up – email, card
4. Be prepared to go back for more interviews
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Starting Your Career in ICT
Your first job is often the toughest Pay attention to your reputation
Act with integrity, reliability, quality Volunteer Respectfully suggest innovative and fresh
ideas Communicate clearly and professional Help others
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Show Me the Money
Industry Canada reported that ICT employees earned on average $61,971 in 2010
Software and computer services employees earn the highest average at $68,126
ICT employment continues to grow at 2.8% per year
Starting salaries range from $35,000 to $55,000 (Toronto)
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Your Career: The Big Picture
Current shift is to a stronger integration of ICT and Business
David Ticoll describes these jobs as focused on innovation and application of technology
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Your Career: The Big Picture
Core competencies are: Analytical thinking Information Management Relationship building Decision making Leadership Writing skills Project Management
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Your Career Journey
You must continue to invest in your ICT skills Professional designations may help you
PMP CBAP
Look for opportunities to demonstrate leadership and managerial skills
Key decision is – do you want a technical path or a managerial path?
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