Areas

Employers

Strategies

Programming Operating Systems Applications Maintenance Data Communications

Large organizations with in-house computer support, including: Manufacturing, utilities, financial services, banking, health care, education, insurance, government, wholesale/retail Computer service companies Accounting and auditing service companies

Take double major in business or accounting for business applications, or in math or engineering for scientific applications. Develop strong communication skills. Obtain co-of or internship experience.

Systems Analysis

The above companies, plus: management consulting firms computer manufacturers

The above, plus: Obtain significant programming experience. Plan on MBA for promotion to management.

Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Management

Medium-to-large data processing installations

Gain experience as a programmer or systems analyst. Acquiring supervisory experience is valuable.

Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Auditing

Finance or auditing departments of companies Accounting firms Management consulting firms

Obtain double major in accounting, as most are Certified Public Accountants Acquire a broad background in programming and systems.

Security

Large organizations with in-house computer support, including: Large data processing installations, especially banks and credit companies Computer consulting firms

Obtain a thorough knowledge of all phases of data processing. Get experience as a programmer, systems analyst, or EDP manager.

Consulting

Consulting firms Self-employment/freelance

Obtain a strong technical knowledge of computers, background in business management, and experience as a systems analyst.

Database Management

Companies and organizations who manage their data/records in-house Self-employment

Get a double major or minor in subject relevant to the nature of the data that you want to manage, e.g., business or scientific.

Documentation

Computer hardware manufacturers Computer software manufacturers Self-employment/freelance

Obtain a double major or minor in technical writing.

Product Support

Computer hardware manufacturers Computer software manufacturers

Develop strong communication skills.

Sales and Marketing

Computer retail stores Computer hardware manufacturers Computer software manufacturers

Acquire sales experience. Get a double major or minor in business.

Education

Computer training firms Public and private schools Colleges and universities Educational book publishers

Take minor in education. Obtain teacher certification for school teaching

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Areas

Employers

Strategies

Industry Research Development Design Data Processing Testing

Aerospace Communications Machinery Electrical equipment Pharmaceuticals

Note that greatest demand is for applied mathematics with skills in computer science, electronics design and theory, statistics, and probability.

Consulting Firms

Large CPA firms Independent firms

May require experience.

Government

Federal agencies, including: Defense, Labor, Justice, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Commerce, Treasury, NASA, and Library of Congress State agencies involving research and problem-solving teams

Become familiar with government hiring procedures. Make contacts through involvement in campus, local, or state politics.

Research

Industry Government

Develop computer and research skills. Plan for graduate degree in area of interest.

Computers Computer Industry Programming Systems or Applications Computer hardware and software firms Develop advanced computer skills Gain knowledge of computer languages Get exposure to large-scale hardware or mini/micro systems Systems Analyst Computer hardware and software firms Develop ability to listen to what customer wants Keep up with latest developments in computer technology Learn good communication skills Acquire programming experience Data Processing and Information Systems Service companies Manufacturing firms Government -- federal, state, and local Banking, insurance and real estate Wholesale and retail trade firms Develop good people and communications skills Acquire programming experience Software Standard software suppliers Custom software builders Turnkey contractors Service companies Develop strong communications skills Acquire programming experience Hardware Standard hardware firms Develop computer skills Training and Teaching Public and private elementary and high schools Colleges and universities Computer camps Specialized training organizations Educational book publishers Obtain certificate for public schools Acquire a graduate degree in area of interest Master technical writing skills

Insurance Sales Actuarial Underwriting

Insurance firms -- local and home offices

Develop computer skills Acquire a business major Become treasurer of organization Obtain experience in fund-raising drives Become student member of professional organizations Get experience in benefits/personnel departments of corporations or in insurance companies Find internships

Market Research Data Collection Information Analysis

Market research firms Consumer goods manufacturing firms

Develop communications skills: reading, writing, speaking, typing and/or word processing skills Acquire a business major Take a business research practicum Become a student member of the American Marketing Association Assist with canvassing/phone interviewing for charities or political campaigns Work as a reporter on campus newspaper

Securities Sales Research Operations

National and regional brokerage firms Discount brokerage houses Commercial banks Insurance companies

Plan on acquiring MBA Get sales experience Obtain a business minor Participate in team competition Become member of investment club Get telephone solicitation experience

Education Public schools Private schools Need certification for public schools Volunteer for Big Brother/Sister programs, tutoring, child care centers, churches, teen counseling Work in summer camps Become involved in school programs: yearbook, debate, newspaper, government Two-year community college and technical institutes Acquire a graduate degree (M.S.) Four-year colleges and universities Acquire a graduate degree (Ph.D.)

Banking Credit Lending Operations Systems Trusts

Commercial banks Regional banks Savings & Loan associates

Find a summer internship Develop good interpersonal skills Obtain business minor and computer skills Work as a cashier/teller Get clerical experience Become financial officer/treasurer of campus organization

Retailing Store Management Buying

Department, grocery, drug, specialty, and variety chain stores

Get retail or selling experience Secure leadership positions Become treasurer or financial officer of organization Seek sales position on yearbook or campus newspaper Find internship