Sunday, December 12, 2010

L7 - Webquest Research


Nicholas Seschillie
WebQuest
CLSS 2100
October 10, 2010
Webquest
After I finished the MBTI and the SII test, the result was soon sent to me with the report on the different career I should be looking at. MBTI and SII test listed many different occupation and career but I have chosen three to describe on. 

The occupation of Computer Technical Support is a very unique career that it is a customer service representative, computer technician, and an entry level position to most company. Most company look at their computer technical support first for any advancement in the information technology department before advertising outside the company. The computer technical support is the first step to getting into any kind of Information Technology programs, and positions for example: web design, software engineer, network technician, and database. Most company requires an A+ certification before even being considered for a computer technical support agent. Average salary for this position is $44,300 per year or $21.30 per hour. The projection for employment is increasing by 14% in the US and 29% in Utah.  Different kinds of skills are required for this position like: Critical Thinking, Solving Complex Problem, Time Management and Active Learning.

The next occupation I have chosen is Network and Computer System Administrator. After being a Computer Technical Support for several years, one path you can choose is the Network and Computer System Administrator position. Some of the aspect of working in this position is to maintain, administer, diagnose, repair, install, removal of equipment, installation of software, configuring, and monitoring the whole companies’ network. The average salary is about $67,710 per year or about $32.55 per hour. The projection for this year is increasing by 23% for the US and 41% for Utah. Some skills require is critical thinking, systems analysis, solving complex problems, operation monitoring, and programming.

The last occupation I have chosen is Database Administrator. To advance to the position you must have been a Computer Technical Support or a Help Desk Technician for several years. Database Administrator focus on keeping information organize, secure, and stored in a database unit. Daily tasks are maintaining, modifying, creating, and removing data from the data base. Average salary is $71,550 per year, or $34.40 per hour. The projections of this occupation this is increase 20% in the US, and 36% in Florida. Some skill is required like Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Operation Analysis, and Judgment Making.
As I look back at my MBTI and SII test results, I have chosen these occupations that match my skills, interests, values, and personalities.
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