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Capt. Rakesh K. Mittal, MD, MAHAN Computer Services (I) Ltd. talks about the various IT fields open to aspirants.
Capt. Rakesh K. Mittal, MD, MAHAN Computer Services (I) Ltd. talks about the various IT fields open to aspirants.
What are the 'hot' career options in IT? And what are the skills required?
IT Manager: For a responsible techno-managerial position, a minimum qualification of BE/B.Tech/MCA or equivalent such as DOEACC 'B' level preferably with a Management Degree/ Diploma is desirable. The ideal candidate should possess a sound knowledge in the varied areas of IT along with good communication and collaborative skills.
Project Manager/Leader: Being accountable for managing software projects, the candidate - besides the requisite qualifications like an MCA/ BE/ B.Tech/ M.Tech. or the equivalent - should have strong project management skills. Since the work involves managing/leading project teams, effective inter-personnel communication skills become mandatory.
System Specialist (OS/Networks/ Database etc.): Specialisation in designing, administering and implementation in the respective areas is looked for.
System Administrator: Candidates should possess a sound knowledge of Network OS such as LINUX/Windows Server and a database like ORACLE/SQL Server etc. The ideal candidate should have a degree or an equivalent qualification with additional qualifications like OCP/ RHCE/ MCSE etc.
Application Programmer: Degree/ Diploma holders with strong conceptual and programming skills in a programming language such as C/C++/JAVA and Databases.
Web Designer/ Developer/ Administrator: An aspirant should possess skills in Internet Technologies such as HTML, DHTML, XML, JAVA, Internet Development Tools and Networking Technologies to make the best use of opportunities.
Technical Support Executives: Candidates should have a degree/Diploma in computer science with a good knowledge of Networking. For most jobs experience is not a pre-requisite. Freshers can also apply for these jobs.
With computer institutes at almost every nook and corner, how can you identify the right kind of computer institute?
Here are some points you must check out:
* Courses should be recognised and/or have proven industry acceptance.
* The stability of the institute i.e. the institute should have been in operation for at least five-six years
* An experienced and qualified, full-time core faculty pool suitable for teaching the courses offered
* Good infrastructure in terms of space, computer labs, lecture rooms and other facilities
* Good library facilities with reading rooms
* Availability of proper teaching aids
* Past performance
* Justifiable fee structure
* Should have proper admission, teaching, evaluation, feedback and monitoring procedures in place
How should a student go about verifying an institute's infrastructure and placement records?
One should make a personal visit and ask to be taken around for first hand verification. Don't hesitate in making inquiries about the placement record and try to verify the claims made. Also talk to students you come across.
Should one also get in touch with the companies that have hired the institute’s students?
Certainly. If possible one should try to find out from people in the academia/industry, who will give an unbiased opinion about the institute and course it offers. Moreover, the ranking /national level awards/commendation certificates received by the institute will all be good indicators of its strength.
