Being diverse, and capable to do something too just write code, is a key to succeeder in the computer industry. Specially in this on-line form of the industry. With many of the computer programing projects being handled by oversea developers, those of us in the U.S. have to be more originative when it comes to seeking projects and staying put applied in the industry. So, how can a industry master stay busy? Well, first you have to keep in brain what type of jobs are being done oceanic. It's mostly the programming jobs. Hard core bit twiddling! So what does that leave? Lots! In order to write good code, you have to have good stipulations. In order to have good specifications, you have to have good analytic thinking skills. There is a lot of demand for families that have the power to wrap their arms around a projects, specification it out, and then do the work. This takes a grand talent. You can't just sit in a cube all day and tender out code. You have to go out and face people. Find out how they do their jobs. Analyze what tools they are employing to get the work done. Ask interrogatives. Determine the areas where the tools are vanished. Then "design" a way to either make the tools around better or supersede the tools with better tools. The job? Project and/or Product Managing Director!
Someone who offers termite control services has been suffering with client data, worker data points, and financials. Then this person finds out about Microsoft Access. After purchasing a couple books, they decide to "automate" their business concern. Then they settle that they would rather be in the software business or else of the termite business. Then you end up with a bunch of white ant businesses with poorly written software.There's a lot of opportunity for saw computer programmers to make and market high brilliant, vertical market, applications. True, it takes some work, some good analysis up front, and some savvy with marketing, but the potentiality market is huge. The Job? Entrepreneur/CEO of your own software package company.
Another extended market for software developers is in entertainment. The console and hand-held play market is HUGE! Got a good game thought? Spec it out and then write the code. You'll either have a effective game or a demo for exhibit off your accomplishments. A lot of companies are looking for game developers for the Sony Playstation and the Microsoft XBox platforms. And if you're not into effective on 10 to 30 person development teams, then go for the PDA and/or smartphone market. The smartphone industry is still growth and there's a huge demand for entertainment products on these twists. And it's one of the last areas of the industry where a solo game developer can make a big affect. The Job? Game developer!
Is there a product or industry that you're a big fan of? Say for instance that there's a new massive multiplayer online game coming out and you're just chomping at the bit to get involved with it. Then why not set up a web situated fan site? Get some ad art from the publisher, add a good discussion forum, and presto! You've got a stylish fan site! If it turns out to be hugely booming, you could be looking at a very nice advertising revenue flow by signing up with AdWords. The more traffic you bring to your site, the more promoting income. And this doesn't have to be the wise, flash animation, popups that everyone is learning to hate. Just a little sidebar distance with a link. You'll be perplexed at what you can make if you've got a hot web site running. The Job? Web Wizard!
And then if you're like me, and have to find a way to get your notions, ideas, and commentary out to the world, then just be a writer. Write about things that you experience. Like Star Wars? Cool, then write some stories. Are you a great C# programmer? Then put together a proposition for a book that you think is essential. Or just write some articles and self-satisfied for any of the many web sites on the topic of your greatest.
Just because a lot of the computer programming jobs are being done elsewhere, is no reason out to give up on the computer industry. There's still a lot of charging things taking place and there's a lot of room for those of us with a originative streak to make an impact. Find your specialty and go for it!
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