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SECTOR SPOTLIGHT - DIGITAL CAREERS
Skills
What you need:
• Analytical skills – identifying, evaluating and understanding what
the project is about in order to come up with a technological
solution
• Problem-solving – sometimes the problems are complex so
a systematic and logical approach to looking at problems is
necessary.
• Creativity - Coming up with solutions to problems requires a
creative approach to make sure you’re delivering the most
innovative and effective solutions.
• Critical-thinking skills - this is especially important when it comes
to computer science – as you need to know what will or won’t
work in certain circumstances and methodically go through the
options.
• Resilience - programming involves trying out different elements of
code until you find the best solution. This can sometimes involve
trial and error – so learning to be resilient and determined in the
face of multiple failures is part of the process.
What you will find out:
• Knowledge about new technology developments
• Project management
• How to prioritise your workload
A vital skill is being part of the team and for this you’ll learn:
• Communication skills
• Diplomacy
• Time management
• How to handle responsibilities
List of types of jobs
• App developer - designs and builds mobile
applications for PCs, mobile phones and tablets.
• Business Analyst - analyses data so businesses
can thrive.
• Cybersecurity analyst - looks at the threats to
IT systems and how to keep them secure.
• Computer games developer - creating online
games for players
• Data entry clerk - types information into databases
• Database administrator - plans, builds and
maintains computer systems
• Digital marketeer - uses social media to sell
products and /or ideas.
• E-learning developer - creates course materials
for online study
• Forensic computer analysts - investigate computerbased
crime, often called cybercrime.
• Librarian - manages access to books, multi-media
resources and computers in libraries
• Media researchers/producers -
finds information, people and places for television
or radio programmes.
• Robotics engineer - designs and builds machines
for automated jobs from manufacturing, aerospace
to medicine.
• 3D printing technicians - manufactures products
from car parts to fashion accessories.
• Retail IT coordinators - provides operations and
support for retailers and their customers.
• Switchboard operator - answers and connect calls
and take messages.
• User experience (UX) designer - looks at what
organisations need to create websites, applications
and software that work for them.
• Vloggers - create videos reflecting their life or
special interests for social media channels.
• Web content editor - generates all forms of
content that you see on websites, from writing
articles to making videos.
• Web designers - use their creative flair and
technical skills to design new websites and redesign
existing ones.
• Web developer - creates and maintains
websites and web applications.
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