- •Reading
- •Technical Writer
- •Visual Artist
- •Desktop Publisher
- •Website Developer
- •Software Developer
- •3D animator
- •Language work
- •Study the suffixes for job in language box below.
- •Grammar
- •Speaking
- •Work in pairs. Study the following job requirements. Try to match the requirements to the list of jobs that follows.
- •Listening
- •Language work
- •Link the words in column a with words, which they often occur with from column b. In some cases, more than one link is possible.
- •Grammar
- •Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings.
- •Speaking
- •Language work
- •Grammar
- •Speaking
- •Additional work
MODULE 4. CAREERS IN ICT
UNIT 1. IT PROFESSIONALS
STARTER
What qualification are you going to get after graduating from the university?
Make a list of the jobs you know in ICT. Try to write down as many jobs as you can.
Compare your lists with other students in your group.
Complete the definitions with with the jobs from the box.
help desk technician |
database analyst |
website administrator |
IT security analyst |
software developer |
hardware engineer |
information analyst |
application support specialist |
A _________________ works mainly with the physical aspects of computers, from planning the concept for the system to manufacturing the parts for installation.
A ________________ uploads images, articles, photographs, videos, audio files to accompany websites and weblogs; creates daily backup files, tests page-navigation links, moderates blog comments, responds to email requests.
A_________________ ensures proper computer and software operation, assists end users when problems occur, so that the end users can accomplish business tasks.
An_______________ is in charge of the support and administration of applications and services used for the production, management and delivery of content and services online.
A________________ is responsible for the electronic information that is found on computer systems in order to carry out the data requirements of the clients. He/she must ensure that the information is understandable and accurate.
An_______________ identifies the existence and source of any security breaches, monitors a company’s computer network, and resolves security problems as quickly as possible.
A________________ is responsible for creating, conceptualising, installing, maintaining, debugging and updating a software product.
An_______________ is in charge of designing and managing information systems, as well as analyzing and tracking data needed to facilitate company projects and various operations.
Listen to four people on a training course introducing themselves and talking about their jobs. What job from ex.4 does each person do?
Speaker 1 _______________ |
Speaker 3 _______________ |
Speaker 2 _______________ |
Speaker 4 _______________ |
Reading
Work in groups of three. Each of you will read two texts and complete the table below.
Job title |
Nature of work |
Duties and responsibilities |
Skills and specifications |
Education and qualification requirements |
Technical writer |
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Visual artist |
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Desktop publisher |
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Website developer |
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Software developer |
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3D animator |
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Technical Writer
They concern themselves with the production of technical document creation through technical writing. Technical writers prepare online guides, user manuals and manuals for system usage in a company. They understand the complex technical terms and write them in an easily understandable language for the common users. Technical writers have to:
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Technical writers must:
Computer proficiency and excellent interpersonal communication skills at all levels are desirable. Technical writers must have Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field. A diploma course in technical writing or journalism or mass media communications is desirable.
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Visual Artist
It is challenging yet creatively satisfying job. Visual artists are engaged in transmuting ideas through the medium of sight to an audience. This involves an understanding of the principles of art, a strong concept of art history and modern technology, which enables visual artistry to reach new heights of innovation. The visual artists can participate in the related and different fields of film, photography, architecture, textiles, graphic design, etc. Visual artists have to:
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The job of a visual artist involves considerable skill as well as natural talent. They should understand the concepts of art history. A portfolio of the best works of the visual artist is a critical specification of this field. This is needed to market the skills of the artist. A visual artist must have:
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