Compuscholar Ch 24

Which of the following best describes a career as a "computer programmer"?

• Responsible for writing the software we use every day

• Designs circuits and assembles physical computer components

• Keeps your systems, networks, and data safe and secure

• Creates many kinds of technical documents for users and engineers

Which of the following best describes a career as an "information technology specialist"?

• Spends time trying to find problems with new programs

• Knows how to set up networks and assemble or configure computers for others to use

• Designs circuits and assembles physical computer components

• Responsible for writing the software you use every day

What is the best way to understand exactly what one specific college will teach you for a particular degree?

• Look up the degree name in an online dictionary

• Talk to others who have the same degree from a different college

• Visit the local library to ask questions

• Carefully read the college's degree description and course tracks

Earning an industry certification will always give you an advantage in every job opportunity.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes a typical career path leading to your dream job?

• Take the same job in different companies until someone notices you

• Start as a junior team member and work your way towards your dream job as you gain experience

• Start out directly in your dream job as soon as you get a degree

• Stay in college and continue earning additional degrees until your dream job opens in a local company

What is true about the average salary for computer science graduates when compared to the average college degree?

• Computer scientists have the same starting salary as everyone else

• Computer scientists have a higher starting salary

• Not enough data is available to understand salary trends

• Computer scientists have a lower starting salary

Which of the following should be put on your resume?

• Contact information

• Employment history

• Education history

• All of these are true

Which of the following items will likely be placed in a portfolio?

• A cover letter

• A thank-you note

• Examples of your work

• All of these are true

Why should your resume be accompanied by a cover letter?

• To describe why the hiring manager needs to read your resume

• To highlight how you are qualified for the job

• To express your interest in a meeting or interview

• All of these are true

Which of the following will best prepare you for an interview?

• Practice with a "mock" interview

• Get lots of sleep the night before

• Bring gifts for the hiring manager

• Learn about the company's history in the stock market