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SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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Systems Development
Areas
- Planning/Analysis
- Design
- Building/Coding
- Integration/Testing
- Operations/Maintenance
- Project management
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Computer companies
- Telecommunications companies
- Retailers
- Healthcare organizations
- Hotels and restaurants
- Entertainment companies
- Environmental management firms
- Transportation companies
- Education institutions
- Research institutions
- City, state, and federal government
Sample occupations
- Develop excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with technical and non-technical colleagues and clients.
- Seek knowledge of industries, business areas or government agencies of interest.
- Gain specialized knowledge related to a field of interest.
- Strengthen logical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Maintain current knowledge of computer languages and technology.
- Gain programming experience and specialize for increased opportunities.
- Obtain business experience through internships or part-time employment.
- Supplement program with courses such as accounting, management, human resources, consulting to increase understanding of business theory.
- Earn a graduate degree in technology or business for advanced opportunities in analysis, project management and executive operations.
Network Technology
Areas
- Intranet development, installation, testing, monitoring, maintenance, security, support
- Hardware and software design
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Computer companies
- Telecommunications companies
- Retailers
- Healthcare organizations
- Hotels and restaurants
- Entertainment companies
- Environmental management firms
- Transportation companies
- Education institutions
- Research institutions
- City, state, and federal government
Sample occupations
- Seek work experience in university computer labs or through related part-time jobs, internships or volunteer opportunities.
- Develop effective analytical and problem solving skills.
- Expect to spend a significant amount of time responding to inquiries from colleagues, customers and employees.
- Acquire strong oral and written communication skills and an interest in helping others.
- Gain knowledge in a variety of computer areas including programming, software and hardware.
- Stay abreast of the latest network technologies.
- Consider earning applicable certifications such as Cisco or Microsoft for some positions.
Database Administration
Areas
- Development
- Installation
- Testing
- Maintenance/Support
- Archiving/Security
- Upgrading
- Systems integration
- Management
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Computer companies
- Telecommunications companies
- Retailers
- Healthcare organizations
- Hotels and restaurants
- Entertainment companies
- Environmental management firms
- Transportation companies
- Education institutions
- Research institutions
- City, state, and federal government
Sample occupations
- Develop logical thinking skills, attention to detail and the ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Obtain technical experience through paid or volunteer positions.
- Seek general knowledge of computer languages and database management software; consider specializing in one for increased marketability.
- Acquire strong communication skills to prepare for work with teams of programmers and with staff who may have limited computer training.
Education
Areas
- Teaching
- Instructional technology
Employers
- Colleges and universities
- Proprietary (for profit) schools
- Public and private schools, K-12
- Corporations
Sample occupations
- Gain experience working with students through tutoring, part-time employment, internships in computer labs and/or other technical positions.
- Develop excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Inquire about certification process which is required for K-12 teaching and varies by state.
- Pursue a master’s for teaching at most community colleges or two-year institutions.
- Seek a doctoral degree related to information or computer sciences for teaching opportunities at colleges and universities.
- Develop a research specialty for university teaching.
- Earn a graduate degree in information technology or a related field for instructional technology.
Construction/Operations Management
Areas
- Human resources Management
- Financial resources Management
- Materials Management
- Equipment Management
- Scheduling
- Estimation
- Cost control
- Coordinate trade contractors
- Direct or monitor construction
- Legal requirements
- Building and safety codes
- Residential, commercial, industrial, bridges and roads, agricultural, paving and excavation, renovation and remodeling construction
- Project management
- Building and code inspection
- Municipal contracts management
- Green building consulting
- Contract administration
- Purchasing
- Product sales
Employers
- Construction management or contracting firms
- Plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical contacting
- Home builders
- Construction industry
- Building materials industry
- Real estate developers
- Engineering and architectural firms
- Consulting firms
- Self-employment/Contract work
- Local government
- Educational institutions
- Large corporations
Sample occupations
- Gain practical, technical experience in the construction industry through summer jobs and internships.
- Learn to work well with a wide variety of people as construction managers must communicate effectively and build relationships with engineers, architects, skilled tradespeople, homeowners, and more.
- Develop the ability to see the big picture but also be detail-oriented to be successful with project management.
- Skills in teamwork, leadership, time management, and decision-making are also important.
- Be prepared to work outside as you may spend significant amounts of time at a work site.
- Get experience with relevant technology including CAD, GPS, GIS, sensors, electronic information transfer, and estimation software.
- Join relevant student organizations and seek leadership positions.
- Become a good problem solver and develop tolerance for unexpected changes or problems, e.g. weather problems or unforeseen delays.
- Be willing to start as an assistant to an experienced construction manager.
General information and strategies
- Develop strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
- Patience and perseverance are essential for this professional work.
- Complete informational interviews with current professionals to help establish career goals.
- Obtain an internship, co-op or part-time job in a relevant area to increase employability.
- Related experience is essential to employers hiring.
- Obtain vendor-specific or networking certifications to gain a competitive edge for some positions.
- Obtain an area of specialization through a master’s degree or by doing advanced coursework.
- Prepare to learn new information on a regular basis through online discussions, classes, conferences, periodicals, and update your skills accordingly.
- Maintain current knowledge of computer languages and technology.
- Gain programming experience and specialize for increased opportunities.
- Obtain business experience through internships or part-time employment.
- Supplement program with courses such as accounting, management, human resources, consulting to increase understanding of business theory.
- Earn a graduate degree in technology or business for advanced opportunities in analysis, project management and executive operations.