I'm thinking about majoring in computer programming. But, i'm afraid that it will be hard for me to get a job because of the competition. It is true that most of these jobs are being outsourced to other countries and how hard will it be for me to get a job as a computer programmer?
2007-02-19 22:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by Dan L 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Hi,
One of my uncle's found it hard to place a job in such career.
He moved from Melbourne to a small country Town in Western Australia just to get a job.
2007-02-19 22:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be hard for you to get a job as a programmer. In the 90's it might have been a little easier, and they pay would have been much higher but the field is still doing quite well in America. I recommend branching out into something else too, like programming + physics or programming + chemistry, as well as learning things like C / C++ and embedded programming to make yourself more diverse.
2007-02-20 09:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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The industry changes so fast that you can't really count on how things look now to predict how they'll look in four years. During my career I have repeatedly read articles detailing how software will be written to write programs and I'll be obsolete. It hasn't happened.
Learn the logic and how to apply it and you'll be fine. Coding is easy. Design is hard. Learn visual design: a lot of computer nerds never learn how to write a good gui or make a page visually appealing. Study game design; some universities offer courses or degrees in gaming now. It's always growing and always looking for new talent. The same talents open the film industry to special effects programmers.
Study embedded programming. The need is large, the pool is not.
Good luck.
2007-02-20 07:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Meg W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some stuff is still not yet outsourced (security, defense programs, etc). If you're worried about your future, try to widen your knowledge... be as good in software development as in network administration... try to learn some specific techniques (neural networks, genetic algorithms...) that would make you special for an employer. And of course, never forget the basics (ASM, C) and stay up-to-date in new techs. Believe me, there is still a lot of work for software engineers... good luck
2007-02-20 10:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
computer security branch is important.
Try to improve your knowledge computer.
The other jobs need computer knowledge.
Knowing computer will be a plus for you.
If you are clever, you can find a job.
Write me to offer you a computer job.
2007-02-20 07:11:57 · answer #5 · answered by iyiogrenci 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋