Computer Information Systems Career Outlook

Question: Is Computer Information Systems a career in high demand in the USA? I'm think of studying this but I do not want to spent my grant and loans on a degree that 's not going to be worth it.

Answer: In a simple answer yes. It does depend on what field you go in once you get your degree, I think that Network and Computer Systems Administrators and Computer Support Specialists are not going to be in as demand as other fields. This is because of Cloud Computing. 

The real growth is going to be in Application development for mobile devices such as Tablets and Phones. 

Employment of software developers is projected to grow 30 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. The main reason for the rapid growth is a large increase in the demand for computer software.

If you are interested in Computers, I recommend that you get a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. You will dramatically increase you earning potential and career security. 

Medical Leave

Question: Sorry this is a long one.... I recently came back from a medical leave and was told the company is restructuring and is now "rotating" it's positions. In essence, they unofficially demoted me to a position I had more than 5 years ago. As a result, I am looking for a new job.

What should I put on my resume? Do I keep the old position and explain the circumstances in an interview? Or do I just put the old position and hope that I don't get judged on it!

Please help!!!

Answer: Were you demoted because you took medical leave? If so, you know that’s illegal for your employer to do? Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) the employer has to show that you were demoted for something other than taking Medical Leave.

Back to your question. Keep the old position on your resume and explain the circumstances in an interview IF they are asked. Always be honest to questions that are directly asked by you in an interview because the truth usually comes out in the end.

Marketing Graduate

Question:

I graduated about 3 years ago with a degree in marketing. i completed a 6months internship after. since i've been back i have been struggling to get a job and is feeling fustrated. I am currently doing a 6months online course in digital marketing inorder to help with job opportunity. 


Is there any thing i can do to help get at least an interview?


Answer: 
Things are tuff for people in your age group (I bet you're getting tired of hearing that). Here are some suggestions that I have just from the information that you have provided.

1. Be available to move anywhere in the country for a job opportunity. State on your resume that you are will in to relocate anywhere.
2. Be creative with your experience. Set up a blog to share your marketing ideas. I've gotten a recruiting job before because I had listed the this blog on my resume. Use your blog to market things. There are plenty of advertising that you can incorporate into your blog.
3. Send your resume to companies that employ people like you even if they do not have active job openings. Use LinkedIN for the research. 
4. Make connections with people that can help you. Do this by actually calling them on the phone instead of emailing. If you see a job opening don't just submit your resume through their web site, actually pick up the phone and call the company. Ask to speak to someone in the Marketing department (Don't ask to speak to the recruiter because you want to make an impression on the hiring manager). 

Hope it was helpful. Good luck and be persistent. 

New job offer

Question: 

I have a new job offer in a 5 star hotel ,
1- the cash that am earning now is similar to what I was offered
2- I used to work 36 h a week , the new offer is asking for 48h
3- I will be having a better job title in the new offer
4- the work place is double the current work place

Please help me find should I accept the new offer??

Answer:
This is ultimately your decision, but here are the questions that I would ask myself.

1. Does the new position offer better chances of advancement then the current one?
2. Is 48 hours per week something that I would want to do long term? 

To me, a better title without a raise in pay, is not worth it unless I have a chance to make more money later. Ultimately that is is a decision that you would have to make. Good Luck.

Respiratory Therapist Demand

Question: I am an out of work 36 year old father who is looking to start fresh with a new career. i just wanted to know if there was a demand for respiratory therapists?

Answer: In 2010, there were 112,700 jobs for Respiratory Therapist in the country while there is projected to be $143,900 by 2020. This is an above average growth for any occupation. The average pay was $54,280/year.

Employment of respiratory therapists is expected to grow by 28 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth in the middle-aged and elderly population will lead to an increased incidence of respiratory conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and pneumonia, respiratory disorders that permanently damage the lungs or restrict lung function. These factors will lead to an increased demand for respiratory therapy services and treatments, mostly in hospitals and nursing homes. In addition, advances in preventing and detecting disease, improved medications, and more sophisticated treatments will increase the demand for respiratory therapists. Other conditions affecting the general population, such as smoking, air pollution, and respiratory emergencies, will continue to create demand for respiratory therapists.

You'll increase your chances of being hired if you have a certification or bachelors degree on top of the required associates degree.

Good Luck

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Respiratory-therapists.htm#tab-6

From college drop out to tech God

Question: I am starting a new tech business in CA. I have great connections and steady track record of traction. Now, I am ready to pitch to investors. One problem may appear that I am a college dropout. I wasn't able to finish my degrees because I was working full time and at that time, my employer wasn't able to adjust my work hours. So I decided to drop out the college for my financial reasons over 10 years ago. Please help me how I should phrase this with positive light. Thank you very much for your help.

Answer: Just ask them if they've heard of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, or Steve Jobs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_college_dropout_billionaires

Seriously, focus on your idea, business plan, and be honest about your history. Good luck!

Visual Arts in Denmark

Question:

Hello,
I am a student from Denmark, about to choose a Master's Degree and I'm having a hard time figuring out what to study since I haven't found the right career path. I hope you can help me with this.

Here's my education background:
This Summer I will get my Bachelor's Degree in Digital Design.
Before this I studied Medicine for a year.
I have a lot of experience with the visual arts (I paint, draw, illustrate, create tattoo designs, photograph, model and design album packaging in my free time), which I have developed throughout my life. I also am very interested in music, I sing and write music in a band. The visual arts stuff is however more important for me.

What I'm trying to do is to find the right career where I can have use of as many of my visual art skills as possible and get paid for it. I'm not interested in doing just fine arts in my basement for the rest of my life, I want to create things and be able to live off of what I do :)

This is where I have a lot of difficulty, because I don't know what professions fit me best. I would ideally just find a very long list of career options to pick and choose from but nobody has made this list, so I have no idea what people actually need on the job market now and therefore I don't know how to focus my skills in the rest of my education. Is this something you could help me with?

Answer:
I am not an expert on Danish employment options however I know a letter about Digital Design. You have a lot of career options open to you depending on what choices you want to make.

Here are a few Job Titles that you may look into:

Computer game developer
Computer graphics designer
Technical writer
Videographer
Advertising artist

Animator
Industrial designer
Set designer
Tattoo artist
Technical illustrator
Web designer

I think the best career choice would be Web Design and Software Engineering in general. The needs for those careers are World wide.

Good luck.