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2、ired Guns of Programming-ContractorMany Languages/ToolsProject TypesApplication DevelopmentApplication MaintenanceProject Duration:Several Months to YearsClients:Usually Large CompaniesDemand:Always High,but Requires Periodic Re-tooling of Skills,System Administrator,DescriptionProvide Technical/Use

3、r SupportProject TypesSet up/Maintain LANs,PCs,User IDs,etc.Install SoftwareSupport Help DesksProject Duration:Years or Multiple Clients at OnceClients:Large and Small CompaniesDemand:High,Increasing as Companies Look More to Outsource Support Functions,Technical Specialist,DescriptionExpert in Spec

4、ific Technology/Product(ie.Web Development,Object Oriented)Project TypesApplication Development/MaintenancePerformance ReviewsProduct Sales SupportProject Duration:Days to Few MonthsClients:Large and Small CompaniesDemand:High when Specialty is Hot,IT Consultant/Analyst,DescriptionClients Partner-Tr

5、ue“Consultant”Solve Business Problems through TechnologyProject TypesBusiness Application DevelopmentTechnology StrategiesProject Duration:Many Months to YearsClients:Usually Large CompaniesDemand:High,Consulting=Variety,Technologies/Vendor SoftwareIndustries/ClientsApplicationsGeographic LocationsR

6、esponsibilitiesPeople,Technologies/Vendor Software,Technologies Change-Only Limited by YourselfNot Limited to Your Companies ProductsYour Degree Suited for this VarietyMy ExperiencesDifferent DBMS(Oracle,DB2,Sybase,Teradata,MS-Access,IMS)Different Platforms(Mainframes,Servers,PCs)Different Languages

7、(HTML,C,Visual Basic,COBOL,Vendor Specific),Industries/Clients,Whats an Industry?Type of Work can Vary by IndustryCan Change Industries/Clients FrequentlyMy ExperiencesInsurance/Financial ServicesGovernment(Federal&State)Light ManufacturingDistribution&LogisticsTransportationTravelHealthcare,Applica

8、tions,Transaction Processing(i.e.Order Entry)Knowledge Worker(i.e.EIS)Database SystemsMy ExperiencesPatient AdministrationInmate InventoryUnemployment Check ProcessingCustomer InformationUnderwriter Decision AnalysisLogistics Network AnalysisVehicle TrackingFleet Management,Geographic Locations,Oppo

9、rtunity for TravelDomestic/InternationalWork Where Clients are LocatedMy Experiences1/4 Career is Chicago and Suburbs3/4 in Other Cities(Minneapolis,Springfield,Washington D.C.,Miami,Atlanta,Louisville),Responsibilities,Dont Stagnate in Same Position ForeverCan Increase Authority QuicklyMy Experienc

10、esProgrammer 1.5 YearsAnalyst/Program DesignerSupervisorSystem ArchitectTeam LeaderProject Manager,People,Meet Many Different PeopleWorking with Different Groups of People from Year to YearNew Bosses PeriodicallyMy ExperiencesMany People throughout Consulting Field and IndustryPeople throughout Coun

11、tryMet Some of Best Friends,Consulting Opens Doors,Jobs at ClientsMany Take Jobs at ClientsAllows Observation of Company Before Taking JobHead HuntersAlways on Lists of People to CallContacted ConstantlyAlways Other Jobs Out There,Consulting Opens Doors,Non-Technical CareerEasy Transition to Managem

12、ent ConsultingAnalytical Skills Applicable to Solving Business Process ProblemsSupport Functions at Technical Firms(i.e.Sales,HR)Own Consulting FirmMany Consultants Form Own Small Firms After Gaining Experience,Why I Chose Consulting,Didnt Want to Program ForeverLooking for Advancement Opportunities

13、Looked at Long-Term Money vs Short-TermGot Bored EasilySaw People Sitting at a Desk that Looked Too Comfortable,Consulting-Not For Everyone,Hard Work/Long HoursRequires FlexibilityInvolves TravelRequires Personal SkillsClients Dont Like or Trust You-At First,Last Advice,No Perfect Job ExistsKnow What Is Important to YouThink Long-Term,