chapter3 job classification

8/7/2019 CHAPTER3 Job Classification

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CHAPTER 3

JOB CLASSIFICATION


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Job sectors in the Information Sciences

and Engineering

Accounting

Administration/Office Support

Automotive

Banking and Financial Services

Community, Sport and Leisure

Construction, Building and Architecture

Customer Service and Call Centre

Education

Engineering


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and Engineering (cont.)

Government and Defense

Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

Human Resource and Recruitment

Insurance

Information Technology

Legal

Logistics, Transport and Supply

Manufacturing

Marketing


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Media, Advertising, Arts and Entertainment

Medical and Healthcare

Mining, Oil and Gas

PR and Communications

Primary Industry (Eg. Agriculture)

Property and Real Estate

Retail

Sales

Scientific


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Telecommunications

Trades and Services

Tasks:

1. Discuss example of jobs available in some ofthese listed sectors that require the knowledgeof IT and engineering.

2. What knowledge needed in these cross

sectors?3. List out some other sectors not stated in the

list.


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Career Levels eg. Systems Analysis

Systems analysis career paths can vary depending

on the size of the organization and the way the

information systems department is organized. In a larger organization, there would be more levels

between trainee and senior analyst.

The manager of systems analysis is in full charge.

This individual may personally supervise theoperations of the systems analysis area or may

delegate this to a subordinate.


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Responsibilities include the overall analysis of how

information systems technologies can be applied to

user problems through the design of efficient and

effective systems. This requires the integration of systems analysis

activities and the various functional areas of the

organization.

Usually a minimum of five years of systems

development experience and some management

duties are required for this position. It can lead to

information systems management.


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The lead analyst is essentially the assistant manager,

functioning in place of the manager in case of his or

her absence.

In addition to performing supervisory duties andassisting in planning, organizing, and controlling the

activities of the systems analysis section, the lead

analyst also may perform technical tasks.

The senior analyst works at the highest technical level

of an activity. Typical responsibilities include liaison

with users, systems specification and design, and

project control.


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The senior analyst may supervise analysts andprogrammers until a system is implemented and mayoccasionally assist in programming.

The minimum requirements for this position usually

include two years of systems design experience,some programming experience, and specializedindustry or organizational experience.

Systems analysts work with users to define theproject or some aspect of it and to work out details inspecification. The amount of supervision given anyanalyst depends on the amount of experience he orshe has. It varies from direct to general supervision.


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The junior systems analyst usually has a couple of

years of programming experience, but he or she may

be hired right out of college.

At first, the junior systems analyst will spend a gooddeal of time learning rather than producing. Often this

is a probationary position.

Although these descriptions are simplified to some

extent, they do reflect the varying degrees of

supervision and responsibility experienced by the

systems analyst along the well-traveled career path.


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As systems analysts gain experience, they tend to

move into management. It is clear that as systems

analysts move from one career level to the next, more

time is devoted to supervisory and management

duties.

Many systems analysts advance by changing

companies, gaining a hefty pay hike in the process.

Each organization defines its specific needs. The

design of information systems departments will vary

substantially even in organizations of comparable size.


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Programmer

Junior Systems

Analyst

Senior Systems

Analyst

Lead Systems

Analyst

Manager of

Systems

Analysis


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Jobs and skills matching

The number of resums received by employerscontinues to be overwhelming as the job marketbegins to pick up this year.

The challenge for you, as a job seeker, is to getyour cover letter/resum noticedto stand outfrom the crowd.

More and more candidates are using a cover

letter/resum that demonstrates the matchbetween the employers requirements (YourNeeds) and the skills and experience that theyhave to offer (My Qualifications).


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Jobs and skills matching (cont.)Example:

Your Needs My Qualifications

Marketing Experience 5+ years as a marketing consultant

Significant customer-oriented

technology marketing in the retail

industry.

Analytical Abilities Excellent qualitative and quantitative

marketing analysis with high impact

results

Interpersonal Skills Leadership qualities with the ability to

lead projects and teams to highly

successful outcomes.Ability to communicate through

presentations to all levels of

management. Strong ability to influence

others.


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Source of job search

Networking/ Information Interviewing/

Directly Contacting Employers

Richard Bolles, author of What Color is Your

Parachute?, says that these are among themost commonly used and most successful

methods of job search.

Networking involves generating leads by

talking to friends, family, associates about

organizations and jobs.


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Source of job search (cont.)

On-Campus Interviewing There are traditionally lots of on-campus interviewing

opportunities for students.

Be sure to explore on-campus interviewing - checkwho is interviewing on campus each semester, as

well as who is attending the various career fairs.

Do not restrict your job search to on-campus

interviewing, but do not ignore it - there are multipleopportunities.


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On-Line Job Listing Sites and Services

There are excellent sites on the Web for assistance

with your job search.

Job search on the Internet does have its limitations,since many of the positions are oriented toward job

seekers with more experience and technical

positions.

The types of job opportunities listed on the Internetare growing every day - keep checking!

Example: www.JobStreet.com, www.JobDB.com,

www.doctorJobs.com


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Third-Party Recruiters These are private agencies that refer applicants to

jobs listed with their agency.

They typically charge a fee to either the employer orthe applicant.

Many specialize in certain categories of employment,such as accounting or computer jobs.

You should check on the reputation of the agency and

be clear about their conditions and policies forplacement before choosing to sign with a third-partyrecruiter.


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Want Ads

It's generally estimated that only 15-20% of all jobs

are listed in the want ads.

A typical advertisement can generate 100-200resumes. This means it is extremely competitive, and

over80% of jobs are filled in other ways.

When using this method, make sure your cover letter

and resume cover all points in the advertisement.Applicants are initially screened in or out based upon

these criteria.


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Resume Mail outs

Sending your resume addressed only to the

organization or the Personnel Manager is analogous

to your receipt of bulk mail addressed only tooccupant.

According to Richard Bolles, only one job offer is

received for every 1,470 resumes sent out. Those are

not very good odds.


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Other Considerations

Economic Outlook

Labor market considerations can definitely impact your job

search. Read beyond the headlines and get the facts on what the

current conditions are.

Consider them in choosing geographic location, employment

sector, and the size and type of organization.

Sources include business news sections of newspapers andmagazines, government reports, and books focusing on job

trends.


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Long Distance Job Search

Conducting an out-of-town job search requires different

strategies.

First, thoroughly research the target area.

Next, generate leads through networking. Consider

subscribing to local newspapers and business publications

and contact the local Chamber of Commerce to develop

leads.

Try to schedule trips to the location to permit information and

employment interviewing.

Be careful about relocating to the new area without

numerous solid job leads or a "short-term" back-up plan.


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If all else fails ...and you have no job on hand by

your deadline, consider these possibilities:

Talk to temporary personnel agencies about employment

options.

Consider volunteering to gain career-related experience.

Take a related job, even at a lower level, that may lead to

your goal.

Consider continuing your education or obtaining specialized

training.

Talk to former employers about opportunities. Join networking organizations or job search support groups.

Think about self-employment - like writing, consulting, or a

small business

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