Job opportunities
in one of today’s fastest growing industries
Computers have completely revolutionized the way we live
and work. In the process, the computer industry has become one of the hottest,
fastest-growing industries the world over. So there are job opportunities
aplenty. But there are pitfalls, too; for instance, rapidly changing technology
renders knowledge and skills obsolete.
This book shows how you can side-step the traps and focus
on taking advantage of the exciting career opportunities the world of computers
offers you:
The computer scene in India
Future trends: information technology and multi-media
Where the jobs are; both software and hardware
How to zero-in on the right specialisation
How to select the right computer course
How to develop your skills to stay abreast of the
fast-changing technology
How to find a growth-oriented job; salary and prospects.
A to Z of computer
jobs
Descriptions of
more than 50 types of computer jobs
Academic
qualifications and skills needed
Who employs
computer professionals
Opportunities for
self-employment
Future outlook
How to select the
course that’s just right for you
Courses in
universities and recognised institutes
Courses offered by
private institutes
Government of
India’s DOEACC scheme
Pitfalls and
problems to watch out for: how to stear clear of expensive and obsolete
courses.
Rakesh Narang
Rakesh Narang has been involved with computers for over ten years now. With a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration, Rakesh has worked with India’s leading information technology organisations and has been instrumental in introducing for the first time many new products in the Indian markets. He advanced his skills in networking and communications working with the Indian subsidiary of Digital Equipment Corporation. Later he joined HCL Hewlett-Packard Limited, India’s largest information technology company, and played a leading role in introducing world-class products in India.
Author of the best selling book,
NetWare: Tips, Tricks & Techniques, he has also written the popular Networking for Nitwits series for a leading computer journal in India. His helpline article, On-Line Networking published in
Dataquest was the first ever article in India to provide practical solutions in networking and telecommunications. His cover story How to Build Your Own LAN in less than an Hour in
Computers & Communications magazine was a collector's issue. Presently he heads the CONNECT operations in India offering consultancy in various fields and is also the Technical Editor for
PC World.
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