Employment Skills Introduction to module and world of work in IT Week 1 Lecture RAJAN THAPA MBA- Kaplan Financial, London affiliated to Liverpool John Moores University UK ACCA- Kaplan Financial, UK Agenda Introduction to the module World of work in IT Module Briefing This module prepares students for employability and includes people skills team working, delivering presentations, client relationships and attending meetings and environmental issues health and safety, business ethics Module Aim Prepare students for employability Enable students to conduct critical self-analysis and reflection and develop a range of employability skills. Develop appropriate skills needed by graduates to compete in the labor market. Develop skills in research, communication, presentation, taking initiative and working in teams. Develop reflective learning Coursework Briefing Detail information about your course work will be given on tutorial Component 1: Individual Course work 50% Contribution to class (10%) Work placement/Job preparation (20%) Personal Reflection (20%) Component 2: Group Exercise 50% Interim presentation (10%) Group report (25%) Final presentation (15%) The question! Is it so simple? Careers in the field of IT IT touches nearly every aspect of modern life. Examples? A large workforce is needed oh., what about mobile phones? # app economy IT industry was not significantly affected by the recession of The industry lost about 1% of its employment in 2009 but regained momentum in 2010, when it surpassed the employment numbers from 2008 Career Career is not just a job or the type of work that a person perform Career spans an individuals entire working life and Planning a career is an ongoing process JOBS in the field of IT PROJECT MANAGER critical link between IT team members and key individuals involved with a project to ensure its timely completion DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR responsible for installing, backing up, testing, securing and making changes to production databases within an IT environment DATA MODELER Creates blueprint for a design: creating data designs, defining relationships between data fields JOBS in the field of IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR install, upgrade, monitor and maintain software and hardware to keep IT operations running smoothly BUSINESS ANALYST Business Analyst can also be defined as a bridge between the business problems and the technology solutions SOFTWARE DEVELOPER IT industry growth From 1990 to 2001, employment in the industry rose quickly businesses began to invest in computer systems From 2001 to 2003, employment declined in the industry #dot-com crash in 2000 Since 2003, employment in the IT industry has grown by 37% During the recent recession (December 2007 to June 2009), the industry lost only 1 percent of its workforce By 2010, employment had recovered and was higher than it had been in 2008. IT industry growth It is projected to grow. Why? Increase use of information technology services. Demand for protection of data and intellectual property is rising Cloud computing growth Fewer employees needed to maintain and support the companys network Fear of decline in employment Worldwide IT spending forecast (billions of U.S. dollars) Category2012 spending2013 spending Devices Data centre systems Enterprise software IT services Telecom services1,6611,701 Total3,5883,737 IT employment and employment growth OccupationEmployment in 2010 (in thousands) Projected growth 20102020 (percent) Computer systems analysts Computer programmers Software developers, applications Software developers, systems Computer support specialists Source: U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics. (Csorny, 2013) Imagine this scenario! Two men work for a large corporation. Both men have been at the company for the same number of years, and both are committed, dedicated workers. A managerial position has opened up, and both are under consideration for the promotion. The men seem equally qualified as far as experience, attitude, and dedication. But, one man recently earned an accredited online degree in information technology. Which employee do you think will get the promotion? Imagine this scenario contd A degree in information technology won't get you every promotion you want, but it can give you the edge you need over others competing for the same position. No matter what industry you work in, you can rest assured that your company uses information technology in a number of ways. Cyber Crimes Yet, for all its advantages, increased connectivity brings increased risk of theft, fraud, and abuse. People become more reliant on modern technology, we also become more vulnerable to cyber attacks such as Corporate Security Breaches, Spear Phishing, and Social Media Fraud. Increased dramatically over the last decade, exposing sensitive personal and business information, disrupting critical operations, and imposing high costs on the economy. Cyber crime and its impact on economy Cyber crime costs global economy $445 bn annually (The Telegraph, Sep 2015) More than 800 million people were affected during 2013 Financial losses from cyber theft could cause as many as 150,000 Europeans to lose their jobs, according to a report conducted by internet security company McAfee. Raj Samani, EMEA Chief Technology Officer for McAfee, agreed. It is clear that cyber crime has a real and detrimental impact on the global economy. Over time, cyber crime has become a growth industry; the returns are great, and the risks are low, "As more businesses move online and more consumers connect to the internet, the opportunities for cybercrime will only grow, making it imperative that countries work together now to proactively tackle cyber crime. Cyber Crimes By the end of 2015, 74% of enterprises will be infected with undetected, financially motivated, targeted threats that evaded their traditional perimeter and host defences Source : Gartner, Top Ten Key Predictions. As per Nasscom report and National Cyber Crime Policy of 2013 published by Government of India 5, 00,000 Cyber Security Professionals are required by the end of 2015. Job Opportunities for cyber security CISO: Chief Information Security officer ISO: Information Security Officer (Mandatory in Nepal) CIO: Chief Information Officer Penetration Tester (White hat hacker): finds the loop hole in the system before the bad guy does System Auditor Risk Management ( Defense, Police, Bank, Insurance, Telecom) Common Job Area for Multimedia Web Designer Interactive Content Producer Graphic Artist Sound Designer Desktop Publisher Online Publishing Broadcast Engineers Animators Motion Picture Professionals General points to consider at work Prioritising work Proactive attitude Dress code Coming with solutions to problem Time keeping Politics at work Use of mobile/personals Not putting your foot in your mouth Who to/notProtecting your colleagues/team/manager/company IT- related issues Importance of good analysis of problem and fixing the correct problem Importance of understandable (and commented) code Reusable and structured code Handing over to other people - importance of documentation Non-possessiveness of code (not a personal possession) More IT- related issues Testing throughout - documentation of testing and amendments Beware of Fixes which can introduce more bugs Future-proofing coding (taking a little longer to prepare for growth) Change control process etc. Successful companies in Nepal Successful companies worldwide What do they say about the graduates? Passion for the Business Taking Ownership Teamwork and Collaboration Trustworthiness Client Focus Adaptability Communication Creative Problem Solving Drive to Achieve Practical skills Personal attributes Inquisitive mind Flexible approach Relationships with clients Function well as part of a team We are a proudly non-profit organization driven by a culture of openness and collaboration. Its a value we hold strong and its how we work together, day in and day out. At Mozilla, we like to find the best and most fun ways to do things, and we like to think it shows in all that we do. Throw in a good dose of freedom, teamwork and perks, and youve got life at Mozilla. And we havent even mentioned the snacks yet. British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) an open-minded problem solver with excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn and a drive to create the best interactive experiences. Above all we're looking for a team player with a real desire to be a first class programmer and create wow' level interactive experiences. (BIMA jobs, 2008) Main Types of Requirements Evidence of Skills/Knowledge Qualifications, Work experience, Portfolio of work Communication Problem Solving Team Working Project Management Self-Motivation Going on a new Job... Your colleagues will understand that the transition period in a new job role will take some time and some adapt faster than others. The main emphasis should be on willingness to learn, listening and above all being courteous and punctual. If all these things are in place then a long and prosperous career in your new organisation is inevitable. My Experience! Do what you Love not the money! Keep interest in Technology not gossip! Always have a positive attitude. Learning is a never ending process. Do not be afraid of change! Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself. William Faulkner Top tips Be early not on time. Carry a pen/notebook with you Be honest about problems Come with possible solutions Clarify information If you dont know then try and find out then ask!