Information Systems Career

Information Systems Careers

Operations: Is department focuses on the use of information systems in the organization for the smooth operation of all business function. It tends to focus more on the efficiency of information system function rather than their effectiveness to achieve overall objectives.

System developments: IS department focuses on specific development projects and ongoing maintenance and review. System development staff includes system analysts and programmers.

With the dramatic increase in the use of the Internet, Intranets, and Extranets, many Companies have Web or Internet developers who are responsible for developing effective and attractive internet sites for customers, internal personal, suppliers, stock holders and others with a business relationship with the company.

Support: IS department focuses on providing user assistance in the areas of hardware and software acquisition and use, data administration, user training and assistance, and web administration.

 The acquisition of computer hardware and software is often managed by a specialized support group. This group sets guidelines and standards for the rest of the organization to follow in making purchases. Gaining and maintaining an understanding of available technology, evaluation of these technology as well as vender relationship management is an important part of the acquisition of information systems.

A Database Administrator: focuses on planning policies, and procedures regarding the use of corporate data and information. The database administrator is charged with monitoring and controlling database use.

Web Administration: is another key area of the support function. With the increased use of the internet and corporate web sites, web administrators are sometimes asked to regulate and monitoring internet use employees and managers to make sure that it is authorized and appropriate. Web Administrators also are responsible for maintaining the corporate web site.

Other IS Careers: Apart from careers associated with a typical IS department in business organization, IS personal can work in other types of organizations such as consulting education, telecommunication, and software development. Etc…

1.4.3. Skill required by IS Personal

The type of skill required by an IS personal may vary depending on their job description. However, generally, in addition to technical skills, IS personal need to develop

·         Written and verbal communication skills

·         Leadership skills

·         Interpersonal skills

·         Analytical and administration skills

As most related to IS involves considerable amount of team work, it is important to acquire skills required to work efficiently and effectively in a group/team.