Jobs IN COMPUTING
2. Work in pairs. List the IT jobs you know. Which of them are in great demand nowadays? Share your answers with the class.
VOCABULARY
1. Before reading
the text match the following
words and word expressions
to their definitions.
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1) to anticipate |
a) to engage or to
employ |
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2) impact |
b) hidden or not easily
recognized danger or difficulty |
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3) to implement |
c) an effect or an influence |
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4) feasible |
d) to foresee and deal with in advance |
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5) to respond |
e) to examine a problem carefully |
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6) to take charge of smth. |
f) a word or phrase
associated with a per- son or a product |
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7) recovery |
g) to start using |
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8) tagline |
h) able to be done, made or achieved. |
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9) pitfall |
i) restoration to a former
or a better condi- tion |
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10) to involve |
j) a
person who finds and fixes problems in technical equipment |
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11) to support |
k) to react to smth. |
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12) troubleshooter |
l) to take control or to be responsible for smth. |
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13) to investigate |
m) to keep a computer system or pro- |
READING
1. The IT industry is well known for its wide
range of job titles which can make it
hard to find out exactly what people do. What do you know about
IT jobs? Before reading the text
do the quiz below.
Jobs in Computing Quiz
1.
(Project managers
/ web designers) manage the whole
project from start to finish.
2. (Systems analysts / helpdesk
technicians) are professional trouble- shooters of the
IT world.
3.
(Network designers / software engineers) are responsible for
setting up local
and wide area networks for an
organization.
4.
(IT consultants / software testers)
provide technical expertise
and implement IT systems for clients.
5.
(Software testers
/ systems analysts)
detect bugs and try to anticipate all the ways a system might be used.
6.
(Systems analysts
/ software engineers)
are involved in designing and programming system-level software.
7.
(Technical
consultants / systems analysts) gather requirements and identify the costs
and the time needed to implement the project.
Now
read about jobs in computing and
compare your answers
with the information given in the text.
JOBS IN COMPUTING
Software engineer (also known as application
programmer, software architect, system programmer / engineer).The work of a software engineer typically includes designing and programming system-level software:
operating systems, database systems, embedded systems and so on. They understand how both software and hardware function. The work can involve talking
to clients and colleagues to assess and define what solution or system is needed. Software
engineers are often found in electronics and telecommunications companies.
Hardware engineer researches, designs, and develops computers or parts of computers and computerized elements of appliances,
machines and vehicles. He is also
involved in their manufacture, installation and testing and has to be aware of cost, efficiency, safety and
environmental factors as well as engineering aspects.
Systems analyst (also known as systems engineer, technical de- signer). Systems analysts investigate and analyze
business problems and then design information systems
that provide a feasible solution,
typically in response to
requests from their business or a customer. They gather re- quirements and identify the costs and the
time needed to implement the project. They act as a link between the user and the programmer.
Technical support specialist (also known as helpdesk technician). These are the professional troubleshooters of
the IT world. Many technical
support specialists work
for hardware manufacturers and suppliers solving
the problems of business customers or consumers, but many work for end- user
companies supporting, monitoring and maintaining workplace technology
and responding to users' requests
for help.
Network support specialist (also known as
computer engineer, network designer). Network engineering is one of the
most technically demanding IT jobs.
Broadly speaking, it involves setting up, administering, maintaining and upgrading communication systems, local and wide
area networks for an organization.
Network support specialists take charge of security, data storage and disaster
recovery strategies.
Web developer (also known as Web designer,
web producer). Web development
is a broad term and covers everything to do with building websites. Web development involves both
explicit programming and creative design of
new websites.
Software tester (also known as test analyst). Bugs can have a great impact on the productivity and reputation
of an IT firm. Testers try to anticipate
all the ways an application or system might be used and how it could fail. They don't necessarily program but they do need a good understanding of code. Testers can also be
involved at the early stages of projects in order
to anticipate pitfalls before work begins.
Technical consultant (also known as IT consultant). The term ‘consultant' can be a tagline
for many IT jobs, but typically IT consultants provide
technical expertise, develop and implement IT systems for clients. They can be involved at all stages
of the project lifecycle.
Project manager (also known as project leader) Project managers organize people, time and resources to
make sure information technology projects
meet requirements and are completed on time and on budget. They
may manage the whole project from start to finish or manage a part of a larger
program [18].
2. Link the words in the columns to make true sentences about
jobs in computing.
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A web |
consultant |
controls
all the operations and people in a |
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A project |
developer |
project. provides technical expertise and imple |
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A software |
technician |
mentation of IT systems. identifies the costs and time needed
to im- |
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plement the project. |
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A systems |
designer |
takes charge of troubleshooting. |
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A helpdesk |
analyst |
plans, designs
and programs software. |
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A technical |
engineer |
plans and keeps websites updated. |
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A network |
manager |
installs and maintains networks. |
3. Replace the words in italics
with the words from your topical vocabulary.
1.
The work of
a systems analyst includes a lot of interaction with customers.
2. The
task of software testers is to predict all the risks before work begins.
3.
Systems analysts
research and analyze
the employer’s require-
ments, identify the costs and the time needed
to put the project
into action.
4.
Bugs can influence the work and the reputation of an IT firm greatly.
5.
Software engineers are
responsible for designing and programming system-level software.
6.
It is a helpdesk technician who acts in response to users’ requests
for help and support.
4. For which of the jobs described are these
statements true? More than one career may match the statement.
1. Your work may involve a lot of
interaction with clients and colleagues
as well as technical work as you have to assess what system is needed.
2. This work requires basic
understanding of web technologies, analytical thinking
and creativity.
3. It is important to have experience and flexibility, which are essential
for working with tech development teams and higher-level business managers.
4. You need to have knowledge of the
networking software to locate and correct
faults.
5. The job needs a mix of business and
technical knowledge, and a good understanding of people.
6. You should have knowledge of setting
up and troubleshooting most types
of computers and peripherals.
6. Translate the following sentences into English.
1.
Системный аналитик собирает,
анализирует и документирует требования к системе
и предлагает наилучшие пути их реализации.
2. Разработчик
ПО разрабатывает программы для автоматизированного проектирования и производства, а также бизнес
приложения для выполнения различных задач на компьютере.
3. Тестировщик
ПО - это специалист, который занимается тестированием программного обеспечения, контролирует его качество и отвечает за то, чтобы предвидеть все
риски, связанные с работой системы.
4. Менеджер
проекта руководит проектом от начала до конца и является посредником между проектной командой
и заказчиком.
5. Главная
задача менеджера проекта – организовать команду и реализовать проект в
срок, используя соответствующие ресурсы и бюджет.
6. Специалисты
технической поддержки помогают пользователям решать
проблемы, связанные с установкой, обслуживанием и ремонтом
компьютеров.
7. Качественная
техническая поддержка компьютерного оборудования
необходима многим организациям,
поэтому специалисты технической поддержки особенно
востребованы на рынке труда в со- временном мире.
8. Веб-дизайнер
(веб-разработчик) занимается разработкой веб-сайтов или приложений для интернета и должен обладать как знаниями Интернет-технологий и навыками программирования, так и творческими способностями.
9. Разработка программного обеспечения, техническая поддержка, защита информации, веб-дизайн – каждое направление сферы информационных
технологий требует квалифицированных специалистов.
10. Работа специалиста по сетевой поддержке
включает установку,
администрирование и техническое обслуживание сети.
SPEAKING
1.
Choose one of the computing careers.
Your groupmates must find out what your job is by asking only Yes / No questions.
Example: ‒ Do you design parts of computers?
– No, I don’t.
– Do you install
networks?
– Yes, I do.
– Are you a network designer?
– Yes, I am.
2.
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work, offer, tell, good, motivates, sort, know, strengths, weaknesses, important, learn |
Complete the interview questions with the words from the box.
1. _ me about yourself.
2. Why
should we you
the job?
3.
What _
you?
4.
What are you _ at?
5.
What
_
of person are you?
6.
What are your and ?
7.
What do you about our company?
8.
Do
you like to in
a team or on your own?
9. How
___ is work to you?
10.
What did you
_
in your last job?
3. Choose the job
you like from the unit. Prepare to explain to the others
why you want the job. Use the prompts below to help you.
Ø I
would like to be a …
because I want to…
Ø
In this job you need to …
Ø
I like / enjoy / am good
at…
Ø
At the moment I am
studying …
Ø
For me, the
most important thing is…
Ø I
think this job will help me to …
Ø
I think a … needs to be…
4. Work in
pairs. Study the
job advertisement and the information about an applicant and make up a job interview. Use the prompts
be- low and the
interview questions (see 2 and 3).
Nice to meet you, I am so glad, that is great, let’s
start the interview, let me introduce myself, first of all, as soon as possible, I am willing
to, fast learner, to have an
opportunity, to work long hours, to work part-
time, I don’t mind, to handle the situation, on a daily basis.
Technical support specialist. Job requirements.
Ø
Educated to degree level,
at least two years’ relevant
experience.
Ø We need a highly motivated person
able to support 25 networked PCs. It
is essential that you have good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, Novell networks, E-mail
systems, TCP/IP, hardware and virus-protection tools.
Ø You should be able to communicate
with users and to make con- tribution to the training
of PC users.
Ø The successful candidate must be able to work as a part of a team.
Applicant
Ø Higher National Diploma in Information Technology.
Ø
Trained in using UNIX and Novell network systems and a wide variety
of hardware.
Ø
Experienced in many PC packages including
most Microsoft products.
Ø
Gets on well with others and can work as a part of a team.
Ø
Employed for 3 years in a computing sales
company helping customers troubleshoot problems with installed systems.
WRITING
1. Work individually. Make a short summary of the text “Jobs in Computing”.
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