INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Careers in Information Systems vary greatly in areas of responsibility, experience and education. Sometimes referred to as Information Technology, it “…is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. IT workers help to ensure that computers work well for people. Nearly every company, from a software design firm, to the biggest manufacturer, to the smallest ‘mom & pop’ store needs IT workers to keep their business running smoothly.“
- Information Technology Association of America
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR HELP?
For career and job-related information:
Melissas Kraft
Career Services Counselor
mkraft@sa.utah.edu
801-585-5037
350 Student Services Building
(Make an appointment to talk about pursuing jobs, fine-tuning your resume, perfecting your interviewing skills, and negotiating the best possible salary.)
WHAT CAN I DO WITH INFORMATION SYSTEMS?
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- Who Hires Our Grads?
- U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- CollegeGrad.com
- Association for Computing Machinery
- National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies
- Cyber Careers for the Net Generation
- University of New Hampshire (sample Job Titles in Computer Information Systems)
- NationJob.com (free publications)
WHAT EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
*Important* Go to the Jobs page on this website