With the importance of computers and mobile devices in every business and industry, the demand for computer support professionals is greater than ever before. As a result, those with strong skills in computer support have a relatively secure career path and the ability to apply their knowledge in a wide variety of environments. This title presents a number of different careers in computer support, including their typical work settings, responsibilities, and demands. Information is provided on education and training--starting with preparation at the high school level--and practical advice is given on how to land a job.

For each position, the authors include a brief overview and its history. Discussions of education, certifications, or licensing required; a detailed job description; salary; and the future outlook are also supplied.

"Profiles jobs for career-driven readers interested in managing their own business such as Antiques and art dealers, Bed and breakfast owners, Florists, Franchise owners, Pet Sitters, and more."--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Profiles jobs in computers such as college professors, computer science, computer and video game designers, computer network administrators, hardware engineers, software designers, webmasters, and more.

The Microcomputer Specialist Passbook(R) prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.

The information age has grown out of the work of experimental computer science, which is dedicated to the development of new hardware, software, graphics, interfaces, and other computer system technologies. While it is important to society in this larger sense, experimental computer science has found an awkward fit in university environments. This volume examines what is special about experimental computer science and what can be done to achieve a better fit for its practitioners in the academic context.

Presents copy for use as a reference brochure and a giveaway sheet to be distributed to guidance counselors to help them direct young people into the growing field of Information Science. Sets forth that Information Science is concerned with the properties, behavior, and flow of information. Describes how it is used, both by individuals and in large systems. Discusses the opportunities in Information Science and outlines three relatively different career areas: (1) Special Librarianship; (2) Literature Analysis; and (3) Information System Design. Details an educational program appropriate for participation in these career areas. Concludes that Information Science is a new but rapidly growing field pushing the frontiers of human knowledge and, thus, contributing to human well-being and progress. (Author).

Profiles 150 careers that do not require a four-year college degree; and provides job descriptions, requirements, and information on employers, advancement, earnings, work environment, outlook for the field, and other related topics.

"This two volume set includes 213 entries with over 4,700 references to additional works on gender and information technology"--Provided by publisher.