Computers and IT

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Real Life Guides: Information & Communication Technologies

Careers Uncovered: E-Commerce

Careers and Jobs in IT

Working in Computers and IT

Although designed with young people in mind, the Connexions 'Working in....' Series provides comprehensive information about the sector which can also be useful to adult clients. This title includes 7 real-life case studies covering IT in business, behind the scenes, installation, support, service and multimedia. Published: February 2006.

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TARGETjobs Employer Graduate Survey 2008

* Demographics and job seeking behaviour by sector
* Factors of importance for students when deciding between employers in these sector
* How students rate organisations in these sectors for work experience and internships.

There are 16 sector reports available:
Accountancy | Advertising & marketing | Barristers | Construction & Civil Egineering | Consulting | Engineering, Design & Manufacturing | Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism | Insurance, Retail Banking & Financial Services | Investment Banking & Investment | IT | Media | Property | Public sector | Retail | Science | Solicitors

TARGET GRADUATE - TRENDS SURVEY 2006/2007

Useful websites

DfES Jobs4u - Computers and IT*

www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u (opens in new window)

Jobs4u is an occupational database which has introductory summaries and further, more detailed, information on over 800 jobs. The regularly updated database offers search facilities to give young people and adults ideas about the kind of careers that might suit them, searching on subjects, qualifications, salary information and interests.

* Follow link to 'Job Families & Articles' then 'Computers and IT'.

Apprenticeships

e-skills UK

www.e-skills.com (opens in new window)
Sector Skills for IT Industry

Skillset - Careers Helpline

www.skillset.org (opens in new window)
The Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual Industries

The British Computer Society

www.bcs.org(opens in new window)

British Interactive Media Association (BIMA)

www.bima.co.uk (opens in new window)

Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS)

www.imis.org.uk (opens in new window)

The National Computing Centre

www.ncc.co.uk (opens in new window)
(please note: NCC Education is a separate organisation).

NCC Education

www.nccedu.com (opens in new window)

Careers Advice Service

http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpwithyourcareer/jobprofiles/
View over 700 job profiles. (opens in new window)

Graduate Prospects

www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/
Explore_types_of_jobs/p!elmjX (opens in new window)
Graduate career website offering detailed description of a wide range of jobs/careers

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