what are ten expections employers have of technical professionals in the 21st century?
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In this day and age you really need an MBA.\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mba\n\nA lot of people go on to master in some sector of business. This is where you will find the most money and the most options for employment.\n\nGood luck.
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The world work and market place is going through enormous change, and at a rate unprecidented in recorded history. \n\nWhat this means is that nobody can be garanteed a career for life, and it is critical to develop you skills to match the pace of change.
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I really believe in the future we are not going to have a shortage of college educated, degree holding, psychology majoring, individuals in this country....and there is nothing wrong with that...but a shortage of well trained and qualified mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, hospital workers, etc....supply and demand will dictate the degree of compensation. Our manufacturing industries are all but lost due to so many factors that would take hours to talk about, and that is sad. I agree with you, we need revamping of the system.....from the top down.
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Go to the Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Nuclear looks like it will be making a resurgence in the very near future.  There is a huge group of Nuclear Engineers that will be retiring in the next 5 to 10 years and they will be needing fresh blood to replenish the ranks.
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I'm a recently retired Director of Engineering of a large Aerospace company.  All areas of business have their ups and their downs.  On up cycles we couldn't find enough good engineers.  On down cycles we had to lay-off plenty...as much as 35% of the engineering workforce.  However, those that were let go usually found another job within a month or so.  I don't recall many who remained unemployed for too long.  \n\nWe live in a highly technical world, and technology is advancing everyday.  I highly recommend engineering.  The one area that might be a little shakey is computer software engineering.  There is a trend to offload this type of engineering to India, Mexico, Russia etc because of their low labor rates.
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The work environment for everyone in every country is not about local competition anymore.  People are competing for their local openings with others from around the world.  There is no more working for a lifetime for the same company.  The bottom line has made sure of that.
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Skills for Web 2,0 based technologies are in demand &\nlegacy builts/applications are being reengineered. Get to do some freelance projects and get adequate skills here : www.oDesk.com
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Technics Communication & Electronics possibly, who knows, there are plenty to chose from all meaning different things..\n\nJems xXx
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It depends on the kind of jobs you're looking for.  The tech sector is pretty hot now, relative to how it's been in the past few years.  It's not like trying to find work in Seatle, San Jose, or other tech hot spots though.  Other types of jobs are in great demand too, especially construction related.  Without knowing what kind of job you're looking for, it's impossible to give you a good idea.
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That is one of MANY factors employers look for today.\nThey also like to see deans lists, and other outside activities that you do. \nAlso, a big thing today is experience. They want someone who has some experience.\nYou may start as a lousy job to start, but you will be getting experience, and it will pay off in the long run.\nLook at more than Education alone.\n\nGood Luck
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I've been using computers for over 28 years and have been working in the Silicon Valley for almost 20.\n\nChange is inevitable.  I would be absolutely bored out of my head if the industry had not changed significantly over this period of time.\n\nFrom my point of view, the progression and mastery is the ability to keep up with the changing pace.  It is the change itself that keeps my energy going.\n\nHowever, there do seem to be some areas of computing where there is very little change over time.  One of those is database programming.  I do not mean to denigrate the people in this profession, however, I have, from time to time, met people who become database programmers or database administrators and they do these jobs for 10+ years with little venturing outside this domain.  These people develop "expertise" in this area.   Some of these people are true experts.  Others are only so-called "experts".  Despite spending their 10 years or more working on databases, I could out design them when it came to DB architecture, table schemas, and high performance SQL queries.  Why?  Probably because my experience was broad and I could borrow models from many different disciplines in computer science, computer architecture, etc.\n\nOthers become C++ experts, or operating systems experts, or Java experts.  It is possible to specialize.  You can do it.\n\nHowever, if you really want to do one thing for a long time, consider that change is inevitable.  It may be best to learn to embrace change, rather than avoiding it.\n\nThe other is to consider a career outside the industry.  Banking perhaps.  It doesn't change much.
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Go to U.S. Department of Labor online.  Go to the OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook) and enter he job you want to know about.  It will tell you the payscale, credentials needed, and how the industry is predicted to grow over the next 8 years.
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Sorry but I have to agree with your folks. I worked in a technical recruiting firm for 6 years. Every employer wants a 4 year degree. You could go to the tech school but will have less of a chance at getting the better paying jobs, and more difficulty getting hired. Better to get the degree now than find out you need it after the tech school. Best of luck
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The answer for your question will be a long one, but you will find in it what I love everyday ( Besides my wife and my son ).\n\nAn IT ( Information Technology ) person is the one that could work directly into one or many branches of technology itself:\n\nHardware ( Physical objects such as a laptop, PC, Mac, printer or PDA, etc. ).\n\nSoftware ( Windows, Minesearch, Linux and all applications that resides in your computer, etc. ).\n\nTelecommunications ( Telephones, Wireless Nets, Mobile Hardware, etc. )\n\nBasically these are the main branches that IT possess. From the one you choose, there are many positions such as Programmer, Analyst, Project Leader, Project Manager, IT Director, CTO, CIO and many more.\n\nTo detail each one would be sending me into oblivion, instead I will give you an insight of a monster.com article I just read and the web page that will help you.\n\n***\n\nTen Up-and-Coming Technologies for Careers\nby Allan Hoffman\nMonster Tech Jobs Expert\n\n\nTechies often need to focus on the problem directly in front of them, but they also love to peer into the future and ask, "What's next?"\n\nThat's the question as we head into 2005 and consider what technologies and trends will affect technology professionals in coming years. Some have already begun making a mark while others are still evolving, but all these technologies hold promise -- not just for companies looking to make a buck, but also for eager, entrepreneurial software engineers, project managers and CIOs seeking new challenges and opportunities.\n\nThe common thread is the convergence of industries and companies. Communication services, software development and hardware manufacturing are no longer clearly separated. The 2004 annual MIT Venture Capital Conference noted this trend. "The recent histories of leading technology companies are proof that technology is actively blurring the boundaries between industries, resulting in new opportunities and new threats," pronounced the conference organizers. "Convergence has arrived."\n\nHere are some examples:\n\n1. VoIP\n\nVoice over Internet protocol (VoIP) is taking telecom by storm. Network hardware makers, telecommunications firms and other companies are seeking sales engineers, system designers and testers.\n\nResource: Internet Telephony Magazine Online.\n\n2. Social Networking\n\nBeyond much-hyped services like Friendster, social networks likely will play a role in connecting everyone from dealmakers to gamers. Social gaming in particular is expected to take off, as gamers connect with other users via PCs, game consoles and cell phones.\n\nResource: The Social Software Weblog.\n\n3. Nanotechnology\n\nFrom electronics to pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology is expected to revolutionize the manufacture of any number of products -- and generate new ones. Still mostly in the research stage, opportunities are cropping up in academia, government and even some commercial enterprises.\n\nResource: National Nanotechnology Initiative.\n\n4. WiMAX\n\nImagine high-speed wireless Internet access deployed over miles and miles via networks based on the IEEE 802.16 standard know as WiMAX. Companies from Intel and beyond want to see it happen. Who may get caught in the headlights? Traditional wired telcos and ISPs.\n\nResource: WiMAX Forum.\n\n5. Desktop Linux\n\nIs it ready yet? Fans think so, and enterprises concerned with security and cost savings may too. Don't expect the masses to shut down their Windows, but consider this headline from News.com: "Intel more active in desktop Linux." Linux-savvy tech support staffers, network engineers and systems administrators will surely benefit.\n\nResource: Desktop Linux.\n\n6. Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)\n\nAs a software development approach, SOA emphasizes flexibility and interoperability. Companies working on SOA projects are eager to hire software architects with Web services know-how and systems-integration experien
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Any job in the health/elder care industries... these fields are going to really be needing people in the next few years!
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GNIIT \n\nThe new Industry-Endorsed GNIIT Program with Multiple tracks\n\nNIIT's all-new, industry-endorsed GNIIT program for IT career aspirants is aimed at bridging the IT manpower shortage expected over the next three years. It is expected that hundreds of thousands of Knowledge professionals, with sharply defined skill-sets for varied industry needs, will be required worldwide. \n\nIndia alone is expected to face a shortage of 4,30,000 professionals by 2007. Our flagship program-which recognizes that general-purpose IT training with uniform content for everyone just isn't good enough for the emerging IT age-offers learners as many as four specialization tracks. \n\nWhat ever may be , all these kind of institute can guide you some extend. But you should take some initiative to keep you on the track. First identify what you are?. then, check where will u fit?. then, try to get into that?. Thats all. But always think futur like "if not this what else next?". \n\nAll the best.