I was just wondering what jobs are avalible for computer programming because i am interested in what carrer option i want to choose
Thanks
Grant
2006-10-09 08:44:16 · 18 answers · asked by g.booker 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Automated testing. I did this for 15 years. I regret retiring from it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_testing
2006-10-13 07:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by biller19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many options... in my oppinion.. its best to have a wide foundation so that if one thing doesn't work out.. something else will. To be a comptuer programmer, it is almost a new way of thinking. So, if you don't enjoy it after trying it.... then you probably shouldn't continue... maybe computer networking would be something you would enjoy better.... or building custom computers, or tech support... just figure out what you love to do, and apply yourself to that.
Personally, I don't like testing! A lot of people say its a fun job... my cousin did testing on games.... which sounds like more fun than what I was doing, but I would much rather do some of the work and see the results instead of spending all day going through a bunch of options finding errors.
If you like programming... there are many programming languages you need to choose from. C ++ is a popular one because it is used so widely.... java is pretty popular, the dotnet is pretty popular (this includes visual basic which I use currently, visual C#, asp.net, etc.). You need to decide whether you want to go at the web side of things or the windows application side.
2006-10-09 08:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by danielrosborne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are interested in programming, then you can get a job in almost any field. Since I started working commercially as a programmer, I have worked in Manufacturing, Electricity Utilities, Finance, Insurance, Education, Healthcare, ...
And inside each field, there are lots of options as well - Website design, Server programming, Client Application programming, ...
The basic question that no-one but you can answer is: Are you interested in designing solutions, or cutting code? Personally, I find programming really boring, because there is nothing to it - once the problem has been solved. So, I have shifted my way around to the position of Business Analysis - that way someone else can do the programming once I have solved the problems :-)
:-)
2006-10-09 22:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Extemporaneous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer programming is the job really. Other branches if you like are "Systems analysts" or "Systems designers" who don't necesarily have to program.
Testers - no programming again - although it helps.
Trainers.
Project Managers.
Operators (rare breed nowadays)
Database administrators.
As I said, only programers on the whole do "Computer programming). Testing is quite a good job, because it does not matter what computer language the package was written in i.e. you are not language dependant.
Project managers on the other hand probably pays best, but does involve lots of travel usually.
2006-10-09 08:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by spiegy2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key question is what type of program do you want to build? e.g. a database, or a website, or a game?
There are variety of programming languages and learn most of which are geared to a certain type of application or program.
I would say you can't go wrong by starting off with Microsoft Visual Basic and also learn SQL programmimg.
Your careers advisors will be well briefed on the computer industry.
The gaming industry is also one of biggest and most profitable industries. Search YAHOO for video games testing to get you started.
Hope this helps you - and good luck for the future!
2006-10-09 09:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jon T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer programmers deal with every aspect of corporate life.
From the web presentation to customers and business-to-business partners, to programming for internal departments and back-end processing. Basically, decide what else you like to do, like accounting, web presence, data base, inner workings of corporations, marketing, etc. Once you have this decided take courses that benefit both side of the coin. Some of the very best programmers in a specific industry, learned the business from the ground up.
2006-10-09 08:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will always be a need for programmers, the problem is SO many people are heading into the field that it will become harder to find a job in the field as years pass. If you really enjoy programming, try and find a programme that focuses on computer security. Security experts are always in demand.
2016-03-28 02:52:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many jobs for a programmer, the world is made up of programs that will need either programed from scratched or re-used. Every compnay that creates a piece of software, a game, a website etc will need a programmer!
Also not only can you program, but you could teach it if you get bored of the same crap every day :-)
2006-10-09 08:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by edmusic04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out digipen.com. It is very hard to get a job in computer programming for video games; it is like the major leagues. You may have to start out doing side projects, or application programming. Also, if you can get some guys together, you can do garage projects.
2006-10-09 08:46:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I did was learned micrososft access inside out back too front and vb...
Got into a company or voluntary organisation, and developed real world systems (you can learn a terrific amount by doing this, by solving real world problems).
If you get a hnc/hnd,degree keep in mind (while on these courses) that there is a strong possibility you will be working for yourself.
Aim to develope, market and sell products for yourself, and become self employed...with this background - there is a stronger chance of a route into employment..
2006-10-09 09:27:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Game Design.
2006-10-09 08:45:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋