Surveying the IT Employment Market - Assignment Example

The job position: Senior Network, Server and Desktop Support Associate (EasyExpat.com. 2010) Company name: China International Capital Corporation US Security  Location: New York City Job Type: Permanent Salary: Debatable Posted: 18/08/2010 Job Description Administering and Management of desktop operating system Be a team player in collaboration with other team members in project planning and problem solving. Creating and maintaining effective relationships with all the workers in the in both external and internal support groups Create and maintain a good rapport with the third party suppliers and vendors Effectively maintain and adapt ways of improving processes that enhance client services Accurately creating and maintaining up to date technical documentation in a procedural manner. Relevant Knowledge required Experience in telecommunications and various desktop types, network and system administration, hardware, software and server Knowledge of troubleshooting and management of Cisco and other network equipments Abilities and skill Excellent knowledge in IT with very good problem solving techniques Ability to work in a team, and exemplary good relationship building skills Good verbal and written communication in both English and Mandarin languages Excellent knowledge on MS Office applications Ability to manage and supervise a team Qualifications Bachelor's degree and or above in Information and Communication Technology or equivalent Experience 6-8 years on Communication and Information technology support having 2 or more in team leadership. Applicants with experience in investment bank will have an advantage. Job Title: PC Maintenance Technician General Dynamics (2010) Company Name: General Dynamics Information Technology Location: AZ, Ft Huachuca Job ID Number: 172419 Job Function: Information Technology Job Description Diagnosis of work requests and internal inquiries related to maintenance of computers and related systems with reference to refers and screens. Configuration and upgrading of installed computer software and hardware. Provision of end-user support, and software troubleshooting Problem identification, investigating the root cause and applying diagnostic skills and techniques to locate and recommend solutions Provision of support and troubleshooting services to the system, E-mail, special projects, and help-desk support Being up to date with the relevant and current technologies as required Qualifications Associates Degree in an appropriate technical discipline, or equivalent educational combination of technical, training, or work experience certifications Experience of 1-3 years in directly related to help desk support operations. Able to keep high security Secret-levels ITA-II certification Proof of DoD 8570.01 (e.g., Security) is required to apply Job Title: IT Account Manager - SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing) and Logistics (ItJobs.com.au., 2010) Job Ref No.3827402 Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Work Type: Full Time Location: Alexandria, NSW 2015 Date Posted Wed 18/08/10 Application Close: Not Specified Ad Placed By: ICON Sydney Organization/ Company name: ZDNet Tech Community Job requirements Playing a central role in the integration support and specialized application for both the organization and the clients Dealing with many clients and using a number of applications, effectively providing support. Very good logistic background is required for this position. The best candidate to fill this post should have efficient reaction and high problem solving skills and knowledge of SAP. Duties and Responsibilities Routine support and offering solutions to the application problems Minimize and manage all problems and issues of all applications to reduce operational downtime Ensuring the smooth operations of windows environmental applications through proper system administration Accurately dealing with the requests and efficiently supporting the system infrastructure. Relevant kills required Relevant 2 years experience in application Support environment and system integration. Experience and knowledge in Windows environment and SQL Server 2000/2005 environment Knowledge in Products and Applications in Data processing using SAP, Incident resolution and Problem Management Exemplary good skills in written and verbal communication Job Title: C++ Developer (ItJobs.com.au. 2010) Job Ref No. JG6262 Salary $70,000 - $100,000 Work Type: Full Time Location: Sydney Metro, NSW Date Posted: Thu19/08/2010 Application Close: Not Specified Relevant kills required Experience of 5 years and or above in C++ High professionalism in object oriented software development Experience in provision of complex technical results and solutions  High level understanding of project experience Real time applications and Exposure to low latency Job Title Applications Consultant, Axapta Consultant, Microsoft Consultant (Careersandjobsuk.com. 2010) Job Ref No.: 6278 Salary £50000 - £70000 per annum + Car allowance and excellent benefits Work Type: Permanent Location: South east Date Posted: 04/08/2010      Application Close: Not Specified Ad Placed By: careers and jobs UK Organization/ Company name: Microsoft Job requirements Significant experience in ERP coupled with excellent understanding of the dynamics of Microsoft AX solutions, that that can be practiced to output tangible business benefits. The eligible candidate must possess good experience in promoting and developing a roadmap for organizational change with respect to systems deployment. The selected should assist in sales with project analysis, estimating the scope of work creation, presentation and proposal development. They should work hand in hand with clients and other team members in the project planning and implementation of Dynamics solutions. They should be responsible for the translating business needs on the awarded project into dynamically integrated and third party software and hardware solutions. This person should perform administrative and operational functions with respect to the project awarded. Experience & Qualifications Skills and Experience At least experience of 5 years in AX implementation covering complete project life cycles in many sectors and experienced in key AX modules. Consulting skills including project leading, business consulting, , project definition, planning skills, proposal writing, estimating for engagements Requirement gathering skills, running process workshops and business analysis Hands-on experience in, configuring, designing and customizing Dynamics AX to the latest version, Net, Web services, Microsoft Dynamics and XML Implemented AX or other ERP solutions within international Enterprise scale clients Be a teams player with other developers offshore teams inclusive IT Systems Trainer (Reed Scientific, 2010) Employer-Reed Scientific Posted-19 August 2010 Reference-in trainer IT systems Company: Reed Scientific Location-London Job Role-Other Sector- Education and Training Job Type- Permanent Hours- Full-Time Salary- £25000 - £30000 per annum + benefits Knowledge and Experience Required A degree or equivalent in related industry or subject such as, Investment, IAQ, Management etc are also essential. Good record of previous IT Systems training is essential. Experience and knowledge with management portfolio or trading systems Knowledge of SQL and new systems roll out. Experience in helpdesk is preferred. Strong PowerPoint and outlook with MS Office PART B. The two streams are Software and hardware related jobs Software Related Jobs C++ Developer Salary $70,000 - $100,000 neg. pkg Location: Sydney Metro, NSW Date Posted: Thu19/08/2010 Ad Placed By: TRC Group Job Title: Applications Consultant, Axapta Consultant, Microsoft Consultant Salary £50,000 - £70,000 per annum + Car allowance and excellent benefits Location: South east Date Posted: 04/08/2010      Ad Placed By: careers and jobs UK Organization/ Company name: Microsoft The job position: Senior Network, Server and Desktop Support Associate Company name: China International Capital Corporation US Security.  Location: New York City. Salary: Debatable. Date posted: 18/08/2010 Job Position: IT Systems Trainer Employer-Reed Scientific Posted-19 August 2010 19:07:29 Location-London Sector- Education and Training Salary- £25,000 - £30,000 per annum + BENS Job Title: IT Account Manager - SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing) and Logistics Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location: Alexandria, NSW 2015 Date Posted: Wed 18/08/10 Ad Placed By: ICON Sydney Organization/ Company name: ZDNet Tech Community Job title: IT Software Support Analyst (Informatiq Consulting, 2010) Company: Informatiq Consulting Location: Surrey Jobs Salary: £Excellent Date posted: 18/08/2010 In conclusion the demographic trend of the profession in the stream of software is that most people are really interested in this field with respect to other IT fields of specialization. However, the employers seek the qualified candidates though the number of years of experiences is really high that disadvantage many of the fresh graduates who just completed their education. 5 years experience and above is the requirement for most of the organizations and or companies. The salary ranges are almost in the same level despite some jobs having heavy commitments with respect to the others who share the same salary range. Hands-on experience is very necessary with confirmation documents to a certain that really you activity took part in system development and implementation. Usability Professionals Association UPA – This is professional body which evaluates the benefits and risks caused by actions of stakeholders by ensuring that these actions meet ethical standards (UPA, 2010). The UPA Board approves the Code of Professional Conduct, which is used as a guideline to control the software system development. The following are the functions of UPA They act in the best interest for all. However, they must be honest with everyone Possibly provide benefits and do not cause harm to the software developing companies. They protect both the integrity of the manufactures and the users by equally understanding the relationship between the two and correcting either side as required. By understanding the various interest groups, they control the conflicting issues that may a rise due to personal interest. Respect the views, confidentiality, privacy and anonymity and provide the resultant overall data. The bribery act Bribery is a serious crime that interferes with the integrity, honesty and accountability that determines the ethical standards in both business community and in public life. Function of the bribery act is to monitor proper the organization of the various companies with enhances accountability. In the realization of the requirements of the software systems development and maintenance, I would prefer that I get internship in the specific line of profession in the software stream earlier enough that by the time I get out of college. I shall have obtained not only the required number of years but also the relevant hand-on experience with recommendation letters certifying the duties and roles undertaken during the internship period. Hardware stream related jobs Job Title: PC Maintenance Technician (General Dynamics, 2010) Company Name: General Dynamics Information Technology Location: AZ, Ft Huachuca Salary $46,000 Job Function: Information Technology Title: LAN/WAN/Security Network Engineer/CCNA/CCNP (Jobsite.co.uk, 2010) Salary: up to 45k Location: London Job Type: Permanent Date Posted: 18-Aug-2010 Title: Network Engineer (Jobsite, 2010) Job Type: Permanent Location: Hammersmith Salary: up to £50,000 Start Date: ASAP Duration: Permanent Posted on:17 Aug 2010 Job Title: Computer Operator (Jobsite, 2010) Location: Ridgecrest, California-Ridgecrest CA Company: L-3 Communications Salary $45,000 Posted: August 13, 2010 Title: Computer Specialist (ComputerHardwareJobs.org, 2010) Location: West Point, NY, US, 10996 Company: Donnelly & Moore IT Staffing Salary $55,000 Posted: August 13, 2010 Title: Sales Specialist Product Demonstrator (ComputerHardwareJobs.org, 2010) Location: Columbia, MO Company: Campaigners Salary $35,000 Posted: July 28, 2010 ANALYSIS The demographic trend of the profession in this stream of hardware is not well distributed since most people have no interest in the hardware maintenance. There are really low salary ranges that may be the discouraging factor as to why many people opt for software stream of profession. However, the qualification in this stream is not high as such hence employers seek for candidates even with less than five years experience comparatively to the other stream. Hands-on experience a necessity, but the confidence will be gauged on the real physical action on hardware maintenance and repair approach through trouble shooting procedures involved. Usability Professionals' Association UPA – This is a body evaluating the risks and benefits to ensurthat these actions meet ethical standards. Code of Conduct and Ethics Advisory Committee The following are the functions of UPA However, they must be honest with everyone Possibly provide benefits and do not cause harm to the software developing companies. They act in the best interest for all. They protect both the integrity of the manufactures and the users by equally understanding the relationship between the two and correcting either side as required. Respect the views, confidentiality, privacy and anonymity and provide the resultant overall data. The bribery act In the realization of the requirements of the hardware systems maintenance, I would prefer that I get internship in the specific line of profession in the hardware stream so that I get the relevant skills before I get out of college. Function of the bribery act is to monitor proper the organization of the various companies with enhances accountability and protecting the end users from under quality products which can be achieved through bribing the quality control department to allow low quality products to be imported on manufactured. Bribery is a very serious crime which interferes with honesty, the integrity and accountability lowering the ethical standards in both business community and in public life. I shall have obtained not only the required number of years but also the relevant hand-on experience with recommendation letters certifying the duties and roles involved in the workplace. References Careersandjobsuk.com. 2010. Contact Us. Available at: http://www.careersandjobsuk.com/contact-us.html ComputerHardwareJobs.org. 2010. Home. Available at http://computerhardwarejobs.org/jobsearch/display/63307576 EasyExpat.com. 2010. Job Listings. Available at http://www.easyexpat.com/forums/member56090.html General Dynamics. 2010. Careers. Available at http://www.gdit.com/ General Dynamics. 2010. Job Opportunities. Available at http://www.gdit.com/career_center/career_center.aspx?id=2692 ItJobs.com.au. 2010. Home. Available at http://itjobs.com.au/ ItJobs.com.au. 2010. Home. Available at http://itjobs.com.au/jobs/sydney/it-telecommunications/software-development/7596972+c+developer.aspx#apply Informatiq Consulting. 2010. Home. 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