IT Consultant
My first choice is I want to be an IT consultant someday. Information technology (IT) consultants work in firms of management consultants, software and systems houses within large manufacturers of computing equipment, or occasionally internally in major industrial companies.
As an Information Technology (IT) consultant, I should analyze IT requirements within companies and objective advice on the use of IT. Furthermore, I also provide specialist support and back-up to professionals within the client companies. Aside from that, I will advise on strategic planning and operational efficiency. I may run facilities for clients, I may design, develop and test new systems, and I can train staff in new systems.
Being an IT consultant, there are skills to be considered. Some of those skills as a key to be a successful IT consultant are:
• analytical approach to work
• excellent problem-solving skills
• interpersonal skills
• communication skills
• ability to absorb complex technical information and pass this on clearly
• stamina to meet deadlines
• ability to work under pressure
• project-management skills
• detailed technical knowledge
• Motivation.
Therefore I conclude that the IT consultants are experts in computer technology. They can make anything work it seems. Therefore, they have tons of training and skills.
Computer Instructor
The next option I want to be is being a computer instructor. Computer instructors are responsible for training individuals on the correct and effective use of various computer programs or systems used for business or personal use. This career requires a combination of computer skills plus excellent communication skills and people skills to help those that have little or no computer experience learn how to use the various programs. Most computer instructors offer training on basic programs for business such as work processing, spreadsheets, databases and even some basic graphic design or web page design. Generally classes are offered based on the needs of the clients or students, which may mean having several different levels from basics to advance.
Computer instructors may work from a local school, college or training center or may work from their own computer lab or classroom. Some instructors move from business to business providing in-house classes using the specific equipment that the office or business owns. Meeting with clients and determining exactly what needs to be covered or taught in the computer class is essential for developing the class lessons or outlines. Often this is even more challenging as management may not be aware of exactly how knowledgeable the staff is on a specific technology.
Some computer instructors may also provide written information on how to work with various programs. Usually this written information is provided in conjunction with a class, but may also be used without the use of a formal class. Some computer instructors also offer online classes, especially for internet or web design classes.
Common work activities include:
• Advertising and marketing computer instruction classes to businesses, schools or individuals that may be potential clients or students.
• Developing structured lessons to increase the student's ability to use the various programs and computer systems.
• Meeting with clients and managers to develop a curriculum that meets the needs of the business.
• Researching, learning and working with the various new programs on the market that be requested in training.
• Completing follow-up evaluations, getting feedback and modifying programs.
• Providing some crisis intervention or support help for individuals that have taken the program but are having difficulty with some aspect of the training.
• Invoicing, billing and collecting from students or businesses for classes taught.
References
http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/advice/
http://www.jobprofiles.org/buscomputerinst.htm
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