The App Challenge

Your perceptions

of a career in IT“When someone says they

work in IT, what do you think

they actually do?”

The App Challenge

What tech

company led to

the world’s

youngest

billionaire?

SnapchatWho made it happen?

“Can you think of the various IT job roles involved in

creating Snapchat and launching it to customers?”

Business Analyst – defines idea and

establishes customer’s needs and wants.

SnapchatWho made it happen?

Project Manager – oversees app

development.

Product Owner – manages scope, requirements and sets priorities for the development team.

Product Designer – comes up with the concept

for the app.

Software Engineer/Programmer – writes

the code that makes the app work.

SnapchatWho made it happen?

Software Testers – make sure the app

works.

Information Security Analyst – implements

security measures to protect the app

UI/UX designers – UI ensures the user interface looks good and UX is all about user experience.

Mixed reality designer – Conceive features and ideas for mixed reality applications

SnapchatWho made it happen?

3D Character Animator – produces engaging animations

Digital Marketing/Marketing Executives –manage communications and digital marketing, social media strategy

Sales/Account Executives – Build and manage partnerships with brands and agencies.

Salaries are higher. Opportunity to work in

many different industries.

There are lots of jobs

available and this is

continuing to grow.

Relaxed and informal

working environment.

Thrive as part of a

team.

Many different career

paths.

Enjoy the opportunities

to keep learning.

Explore your creative side.

Why consider a career in IT?

Average Starting

Salary for Graduate

with Software

Engineering Degree

is £24,000-£32,000

What can you expect to earn in the IT sector?

Salary NI

Average

£25,704

Median Tech

Salary

£40,000

Jobs growth

50%

in the next

9 years

IT sector employers

BTEC Diploma

(Equivalent to 2 A Levels)*

A Levels – any subjects but

Maths is a preferred subject

OCR Level 2

Diploma in IT

BTEC Extended Diploma

(Equivalent to 3 A Levels)*

Post GCSE

How can you get into the IT Sector?

*In a range of subjects including: Broad based IT, Games Development,

Creative Media Production, Software Development, Networking and IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security

Post A Levels and other Level 3 Qualifications

How can you get into the IT Sector?

Full Time

Degree in IT related subject

Part Time

Degree Course in IT related subject

Foundation

Degree/HND in IT related subject

Higher Level

Apprenticeship in IT subject

Level 3

Apprenticeship

Employer

sponsored Degrees and Employment Programmes

Post Degree

How can you get into the IT Sector?

Graduate

Traineeship

Professional

qualifications at an FE College

Graduate

employment from IT non-IT related Degrees

Masters

conversion course

Masters

Degree in an IT related subject

Assured Skills

Academy

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Relaxed and

informal working environment

Opportunity to

work in many different

industries

Explore your

creative side

Lots of jobs

available and growing

Thrive as part

of a team

Many different

career paths

Enjoy the

opportunities to keep learning

Salaries are

higher

Considering a future in IT?Who should you talk to in advance of your decision?

You should consider:

Your Careers Teacher.

Your Subject Teachers.

Your Parents.

Someone working in the career area you are interested in.

Bring IT On ambassador

What else can I do?

Attend the FE College and University Open days.

Attend employer events for school leavers

Attend CoderDojo, Digital summer camps

HLA

Reminder of your options…HND

Foundation Degree

University Degree

Employer earn while you learn schemes

Part-time degree

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