changing career want to study software design on my own, need reading material suggestions?
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It totally depends on what do you intend to design.games,flash movies or do you want to be a developer?The next step is finding out what you might know about programming in general.Books from dummies are usually great reading options but it also depends on the language you want to study, not all books are that understandable.If you want to use some user friendly software that helps you design stuff without bothering with the basics,you can always search the net.
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Congratulations on picking such an excellent career path at such a young age!\n\nIn order for you to prepare yourself you need to have a very good understanding of math.  In your math classes always ask "how?", "why?" and "prove it for me."\n\nProgramming (what software engineers do all day) is based on describing the world in terms of math and simple commands.  Also, you should develop problem solving skills.  You will need to understand multiple ways of doing the same thing, and which one is the fastest, or which one is the most efficienty, or which one is the most convient.\n\nMy first programming language was Visual Basic.  I have since learned how to program in C++ (pronounce "see plus plus") , Java, C# (pronounce "see sharp") and a few other programming languages.  Any of those languages would be a good starting point for a beginning programmer.\n\nIf you want to start programming as soon as possible, be sure to get a good beginner's book on any of the previously mentioned programming languages.  Even if you can't write your own programs yet, nothing will beat reading a good book on the programming language you're interested in.\n\nCongratulations and good luck!
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I suggest you visit IOSCAR and take the questionaire.  It will give you a range of suggestions.\n\nYou might try IOSCAR; it's free.  It asks you questions and suggests occupations based on your interests, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It also has a lot of information on occupations and on the outlook for different occupations.\n\nhttp://www.ioscar.org/tx/\nhttp://www.ioscar.org/tx/ip/ipinstruct.asp
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Learn some programming languages.  \nLearn how software works and how to use your knowledge of programming languages to modify said software.\nGet to know someone who is either a professional hacker or the human resources person in a company. (This is the most important step.)\nConvince your friend to get you a job with his/her company.\n\nCongratulations!  You are now a professional.
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look in industry magazines.  College libraries tend to have a fair number of them.  Dice.com also has some info on career futures.
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Learn the most fundamental of principles.  Learn down deep - do the hard science that others avoid because it seems too hard.  Get a minor in Mathematics instead of a minor in marketing.  Learn physics, the quantum mechanics of chip.  Then, when you present your self it will be that you are prepared for science, can sustain hard work and that you can pay attention.  Wouldn't you hire that person for any job in the industry? You know he'll catch onto any challenge
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If I understand your question correctly, you need to make some research to find how you can get the best of your Degree, try to check the online financial news, such as wall street, read some good articles from Harvard or McKenzie to apply the best practices for the industry you are interested at.\nAs an accountant you also need to understand the job profile after you complete your studies, it is also good if you want to pursue your bachelor degree in programming to visit the online programming tutorials or buy the MCSD library C.D it will enhance your knowledge in programming (Visual basic, C++, object oriented)\nI always recommend to those who are confused about which subject they should choose, creating a small table of advantages and disadvantages of each subject, and why you should take this subject or not. \nHere are some tips to compare:-\n1-Personal interest.\n2-Market recognition.\n3-Career growth.\n4-Financial stability.\n5-Challenges.\n6-Personal skills (level).\n7-Salary package.\n8-Career diversity.\n\nLet me know if you need more information. \nGood luck.
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I found that there are a lot of good books out there for self learning and using sites like the one bellow to investigated code you will soon be on your way.\nI found personly that I took a course with learning libary and used a few of these sites and in 6 months I had a qualification and the confidence to code in vb.net.\nthe course was about £900 ($1400) so it is not the cheapest option but it does give you a recognise qualification in most case's, which of course if you are looking for a job with your vb.net coding can only be a good thing
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Get a book! there are thousands of positions, experiment for yourself.
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First go thru theoritical concepts\nThen study Ivan Barross-PL/SQ progg\nThen go for Oracle publications SQL\nOf all the above you need to exercise many problems
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The best way to learn is hands on.  I'd recommend almost any book on JSP published by Wrox (the red books with yellow text).
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No problem: you can get a lot of the stuff you need to know for free!\n\nC/C++ are great languages to start with. Here's a nice C++ tutorial:\n\nhttp://newdata.box.sk/bx/c/htm/ch01.htm\n\nHowever, if you are into web design, start off with Java.\n\nhttp://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/index.html
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Try asking some of the IT Departments of the companies near you.  Some companies have software that they have written themselves or have been written specially for them.\n\nThat way you will gain experience working with all the major software packages as well as the individual specialist packages.
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Analysis\nDesign\nCode\nImplementation\nTests
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You might want to take a few IT classes on the side if possible. The world of information technology is booming and definitely a hot candidates market right now. Almost every company has an IT need as they all have web sites right now. You like Photoshop, you like graphics, why not get into programming? YOu could do GUI programming or UI programming which is what the users see more so than the back end stuff. This would be graphical, you would probably need to learn technology more than just photoshop such as ajax or php which are both front end programming and development tools. If you like interior design you could get a job using your design skills for online based tools and websites for designers etc...
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Here is a good link to get you started: http://www.career.cornell.edu/downloads/samplecoverletters/03%20pg%2066.pdf
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Develop a passion for the work.  Spend your free time learning more about the subject.  Make it a joy rather than a job.\n\nI personally recommend keeping up with hardware changes, at least on the systems  you are working on.  Understand the operating systems, determine which files actually affect your applications and how they interact with them.  Learn makefiles, understand the compile chain, learn how the compiler creates symbol tables and how libraries are linked in.\n\nThen look into how to write device drivers... that will improve your code immensely.  Understand the Configuration Management and Quality Assurance roles and why they are important...\n\nThen improve your programming in the language of your choice... write a lot of code, look at a lot of code... make improvements.\n\nGood luck