Hot Computer Jobs
I stumbled across this article via digg.
It’s an interesting thought on 10 hot “computer jobs”. The titles should probably be computer-related jobs or jobs that use computers extensively (but then again, name a job that doesn’t now a days). My choice comments are below about how this doesn’t just need a degree in Computer Science.
1. Environmental Simulations Developer
- The computer is the tool here to make the calculations simpler nothing more.
- The real expertise is in how the thermal model is created
- probably something to do with environmental effects
2. Video Game Developer.
- Sexy graphics always gets you thinking video games are cool. Graphics and 3d modeling are only a small part of video games. Most people in the industry have jobs as testers… not sexy.
- This is the equivalent of saying you want to play in the NFL or NBA when you grow up and realize that most jobs are in the team PR.
3. Bioinformatics Simulations Modeling.
- Similar to item #1
4. 3D Animation Technician.
- Similar to item #2, except Hollywood is becoming even more involved
5. Internet Entrepreneur.
- You still need a different idea and find the right computer technology to mate to it
- How many people do you know actually understand why Google is worth so much money.
6. Medical Modeling Systems Developer and Technician.
- See item #1
7. Digital Film Production Assistant and Technician
- Hollywood job
8. Website Network Manager / Administrator.
- Traditional IT type things. There is always a lot of confusion between IT jobs and Computer Science jobs.
9. Training Software Developer.
- You need the idea of how to train people before you write the software…
10. Visual and Audio Content Producers.
- Again the computer is the tool
Sometimes lists like this make me a bit mad. “Hot jobs” typically means demand which typically means you can make money. At the end of the day, it’s still important that you like your job and enjoy it. Chasing a job without knowing truly what’s involved is why there are a lot of unhappy people in the workplace.