CS Career Exploration

​CS Career Exploration

By SERGIO LUNA

Multiple Choice

WARM-UP:

What Is Computer Science

• The study of fixing broken computers and replacing their parts.

• Learning how to type fast and use Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

• The study of computers, processes, and their impact on society.

• The study of electricity and how to wire houses and buildings.

Objective:

I can research Computer Science jobs on indeed.com and explain their connection to CS, the problems they solve, the requirements, and what the job does.

In this assignment, you will explore three real jobs related to Computer Science. You’ll learn what each job does, what problems it helps solve, and what skills or requirements are needed. By the end, you’ll see how Computer Science can open doors to many exciting opportunities in the future.

Introduction

Instructions

1. Complete this Quizziz

2. Research 3 Computer Science jobs on indeed.com

3. Answer the questions provided on the Canvas' assignment.

Multiple Choice

What is today's objective?

• To look for a job in customer service.

• To research 3 jobs related to Technology.

• To invent 3 jobs related to Computer Science

• To research 3 jobs related to Computer Science.

• Software Engineer

• Game Programmer

• Database Engineer

• Website Developer

• App Developer

• Cyber Security

Common Jobs in Computer Science

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a Computer Science Job?

• Software Engineer

• Website Developer

• Cyber Security

• Civil Engineer

CYBER SECURITY

• Very Difficult to do well

• A deep understanding of Networks and Security Threats

• Always learning new things and staying up to date

DATABASING

• Can be boring

• Pays well

• Many job opportunities for databasing

MOST PROGRAMMING JOBS

• Skills

• Bachelors Degree

• Experience

  • Internships, Entry Level Positions

• Certifications

• Master Degree

What do I need to be successful?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following in NOT needed to be successful?

• Experience

• powerful PC

• Certifications

• Internships, Entry Level Positions

• Very difficult to secure a job

• Usually working long hours and not much time off

• Very rewarding to do something you love

• Best way to get a job CREATE SOMETHING!!!

Video Game/App/web development

• Programmer: A person who writes code to tell a computer what to do.

• Technology: Tools, machines, or systems created using science and engineering.

• Code (or Coding): The language and commands we write to tell a computer what to do.

• Data: Information that a computer stores, uses, or processes.

• Software: Programs or apps that run on a computer.

• Hardware: The physical parts of a computer (like the keyboard, monitor, or CPU).

• Cybersecurity: Protecting computers and data from hackers or attacks.

• Database: A collection of information that is stored and organized for easy use.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): When a computer is able to “think” or make decisions like a human.

 

Computer Science Vocabulary Words

Key Words

• Action Words

  • Programming/Coding

  • Develop/Development

• Software

  • Visual Studios/UE5/Unity/IOS/Android

• Programming Languages

  • Java/HTML/LINUX/C++/SQL

How do we know what jobs involve cs?

You will find a link to the indeed website on today's lesson in Canvas LMS modules.

You will research CS jobs at indeed.com

Multiple Choice

What's the name of the website you are going to use to look for job information?

• Google

• Indeed

• career searcher

• How does this job relate to CS?

• What problem is this job solving?

• What are the qualifications for this job?

• What is this job asking me to do? / What am I programming?

Questions to answer

Multiple Choice

What job did we just see as an example?

• Junior Programmer

• Data Analyst

• Software Engineer

• McDonald's cook

Multiple Choice

WRAP-UP:

What Is Computer Science

• The study of fixing broken computers and replacing their parts.

• The study of computers, processes, and their impact on society.

• Learning how to type fast and use Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

• The study of electricity and how to wire houses and buildings.