Career Information for Computing & Computer Electronics Majors |
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It is important to understand that employers hire people, not degrees. The skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, as well as in your work and community activities, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some specific knowledge and transferable skills you will acquire as a result of your university education and your focus on Computer Science.
Information-gathering and Communication Skills
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Specific Knowledge Skills
Valuable Transferable Skills
Some Career Options for Computing and Computer Electronics Majors
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Specific Knowledge Skills
- Knowledge of the design and use of computer programming languages
- Ability to adapt to constant change and integrate new ideas into existing systems
- Aptitude for abstract reasoning, observation and focussed concentration
- Knowledge of computer programming and applied computer analysis
- The ability to plan and organize technical information
- Knowledge of computer functions and the ability to write specifications for users
- Skills in quantitative analysis, defining and solving problems
- Able to efficiently manage and navigate a constant flow of changing information
- The ability to function as a technical advisor and interpret technical information clearly
Valuable Transferable Skills
Information-gathering and Communication Skills
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The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
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The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar information to different situations and settings
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Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
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The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology
Thinking, Planning and Organizational Skills
- The ability to learn, understand and interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations
- The ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and effectively plan/manage time, data and resources
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively and search for, identify and consider all sides of an issue
- Skills to effectively analyze and interpret a wide range of information and data to discuss, support and/or reject ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals
Teamwork and Management Skills
- Skills enabling you to work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, through leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others, to the objectives of the team
- An understanding of how to successfully identify, plan and contribute to the goals of a team/project
- The ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project from beginning to end including determining outcomes, planning details, making decisions, assigning roles and completing tasks
Some Career Options for Computing Majors
(Additional education, training or experience may be required)
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Business Systems Analyst
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Technical Support Representative
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Web Administrator
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Air Traffic Controller
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Documentation Specialist
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Database Administrator
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Sales Engineer
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Management Consultant
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Video Game Developer
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Chief Information Officer
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Systems Engineer
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Applications Consultant
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Technical Librarian
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Data Communications Analyst
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Software Engineer
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Marketing Representative
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Computer Security Specialist
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Hardware Engineer
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Operations Manager
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Telecommunications Manager
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Special Effects Director
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Technical Writer
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Computer Equipment Analyst
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Computer-Aided Designer
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ATM Specialist (Banking)
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Developer/Educator
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Graphic Designer
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Client Services Manager
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Field Service Representative
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Desktop Publisher
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Network Administrator/Support
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Customer Support Person
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Computer/Patent Lawyer
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Information Broker
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Information Systems Manager
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Archivist
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Computer Animator
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Quality Assurance Specialist
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Web Designer
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Trade Show Co-ordinator
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Artificial Intelligence Designer
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Actuary
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Technical Buyer/Merchandiser
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Online Curriculum
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Computer Scientist
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Information Researcher
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Firmware Developer
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Systems Developer
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Security Systems Programmer
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Account Manager
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Computer Programer
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Robotics Programmer
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Satellite Communications
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Inventory Control Manager
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Security Systems Programmer
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Statistician
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For more career options and job descriptions, visit the following sites:
Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com. Please contact the Career Centre at 519.884.0710 ext. 4495 or careercentre@wlu.ca for the username and password.
Career Insider (Vault) - Access through the library website at www.wlu.ca/library. Click ’Find Articles and More’, click ’Databases by Title (A-Z)’ and then ’C’ - Career Insider (Vault). You need to access this resource from a Laurier computer or through the library’s remote access service.
National Occupational Classification - www.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc
Potential Employers
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Educational Institutions
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Finance/Banking Corporations
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Media Organizations
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Utilities
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Medical Organizations
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Engineering Firms
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Insurance Companies
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Records Management Organizations
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Government
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Research Organizations
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Hospitals/Health Care
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Manufacturing
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Libraries
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Telecommunications Organizations
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