Course: Understanding Computing, Section: TOPIC 3- CAREER IN COMPUTING PROFESSION

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Ms. Noor Zuhaili bt Md Yasin

Master in Computer Science (Software Engineering), Universiti Putra Malaysia

Field of study: Software Engineering, Programming

: zuhaili@nilai.edu.my

S222, Science Block (School of Computing, FEST)

: 012 3634344

Thursday (10-12pm), Friday (3-5pm)



Topic 1	Introduction
	1.1	What is computing
	1.2	Why I chose this field
	1.3	The use and misuse of computers in organisations


Topic 2	The computing and IT disciplines
	2.1	Computer Engineering
	2.2	Computer Science
	2.3	Information Systems
	2.4	Information Technology
	2.5	Software Engineering
	2.6	The difference between computer science and information technology
	2.7	Pervasive theme in information technology
	Summary


Topic 3	Career in computing profession
	3.1	Comparing expectations of graduates
	3.2	Career opportunities
	3.3	Different types of curriculum vitae
	3.4	Producing a good curriculum vitae
	3.5	Preparation of interview session
	3.6	Online Career Test
	3.7	Persuasive communication, negotiation skills and teamwork
	3.8	Social implications of IT and Information Communication Technology
	Summary


Topic 4	Evolution of Computing Fields
	4.1	Brief history of generations of computer
	4.2	Improvements of computer over time period
	4.3	Social impacts of computer evolutions
	4.4	Health issues
	4.5	Legal issues
	Summary

Topic 5	Computing Professional Bodies and its Conduct
	5.1	Definition of professionals
	5.2	Role of computing professionals
	5.3	Professional values
	5.4	Professional ethics in the context of computing
	5.5	Professional societies and its conducts
	Summary


Topic 6	Ethics and Code of Conduct
	6.1	What is ethics
	6.2	Personal ethic and work life
	6.3	Ethics and the effect from technology
	6.4	Using computers to support ethical conduct
	6.5	Copyright, patent, trademark
	6.6	Intellectual properties
	6.7	Social implications
	Summary


Topic 7	Teamwork: How to work in a team and the importance of teamwork
	7.1	Persuasive Communication and negotiation skill
	7.1.1	Importance of teamwork
	Summary

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Hi!

Welcome to OEC3127 Understanding Computing
OEC3127 covers with general introduction to computing field including computing disciplines, evolution of computing field, computing professions, professional bodies in computing, computing security, ethics and code of conduct and computing portfolio. Specifically, the course provides the students with an overview of the computing disciplines and computing societies; knowledge of workplace and graduates expectations and career opportunities and development of soft skills. This course also introduces the student with hands-on experience through field trip to the relevant IT organization, report writing and teamwork.
The objective of this course:

• to help students gain an overview of the field that they have chosen to be involved in.

• to develop essential knowledge and study skills that will help them perform well as a tertiary student.

• to initiate the development of soft skills such as team work, communication and organisation skills.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

This course is assessed by both coursework and examination.

Coursework Percentage: 40%

Examination Percentage: 60%

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TOPIC 3- CAREER IN COMPUTING PROFESSION

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this topics, you will be able to:

1. Discuss a career in IT

2. Explain differentiate between CV/ Resume and cover letter

3. Write a resume /cover letter and conduct online interview

INTRODUCTION

Perhaps you have a knack for learning new languages, or maybe you were so intrigued with your computer that you ripped off the cover and started to tinker with the inner workings. If so, computer science might be an ideal career choice for you. Given the pervasiveness of computer technology in today's society, there are many different job options open to the computer science major. The right job for you will depend on your personal skills, values, and interests.

Career Opportunities

Let us consider what is involved in a career path in each area refer to the Figure 3:

Figure 3: Example of Career Opportunities in Computing Profession

SUMMARY

In this topic you have learnt that:

· A CV (abbreviation for the Latin word curriculum vitae, or “course of life”) is a detailed and comprehensive document which describes the course of your academic and professional accomplishments. It’s usually formatted in chronological order and starts with your educational experience. While there is no length requirement on a CV, most range from three to ten pages though some might be even longer. Generally, the more experience you have, the longer your CV will be.

· A resume is a document that summarizes your career history, skills and education. The term originates from the French word résumé, which translates to “abstract” or “summary.

· A cover letter indicates interest in the open position and briefly encourages the reader to also read the resume. These days, many companies routinely discard cover letters. Since younever know which companies might do this, go ahead and send a cover letter with the resume.

To producing a good CV and resume, the best way to demonstrate your personal skills and qualities to the employer is during the job interview. Unfortunately, to get a job interview you have to be shortlisted based on your CV, cover letter and job application. One way to solve this problem is to make mention of your personal attributes and traits on your CV. This will give the employer the assurance that you do possess soft-skills which will aid you in your job.

Online career test- A career test (also called a career aptitude test) is a series of questions that aim to help you learn more about yourself so you can discover which jobs mesh best with your personality, needs, and goals. Because when it comes to finding a job you'll actually enjoy doing, you need to consider factors beyond your paycheck, commute time, and the like. You also need to think hard about what kinds of work and environments fit in with you and will provide you with the most satisfaction in both the short and long term.

Persuasion skills are an important tool for employees in every industry. The ability to influence others, present effective arguments and prompt others to act is a valuable asset that can be beneficial in a range of workplaces.

Duration for video lecture: 1 hour

Discussion (Duration: 2 hours) Forum

SELF CHECK 3.1

1. Some employers today are using a variety of soft benefits (such as free or low-cost on-site child- care, gyms, massages, and restaurants) to recruit and keep talented employees. For instance, Google employees get free lunch and dinner, among other benefits. What are the advantages and disadvantages to both employers and employees of these types of employee benefits? Would these soft benefits make you more inclined to work at that company? Why or why not? What about gamification—the use of awarded points, rewards, and other game-type incentives.

2. Many everyday objects (such as amusement park rides, cars, elevators, and ovens) that you might not normally associate with a computer or information system, in fact, are today. There are obvious benefits, but are there risks as well? For instance, would you feel more or less comfortable riding on a roller coaster that was computer controlled? Do the benefits of computerizing an increasing number of everyday objects outweigh the potential risks? Why or why not?
SIM Lecture Note- Topic 3(Duration: 4 hours) File

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Examination Percentage: 60%

TOPIC 3- CAREER IN COMPUTING PROFESSION

TOPIC 3- CAREER IN COMPUTING PROFESSION

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