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I am interested in working with security systems, but I am not sure if I need to take courses or go to school. I hear there is a good amount of money in this profession. If anyone who has worked in a similar field, please help me with how to get started, I can't find a alarm technician job that does not require experience. Please help.
1 answer - Asked By: Rob J. - 4/12/2008
Like is there any networking jobs or network security jobs? Thanks for the info, appreciate it.
2 answers - Asked By: Dillon - 3/9/2010
I want to know what all kinds of jobs I am able to get in computers. I am focusing on web technologies. I would really like to be able to help others. Are there any jobs involving computers that help people? How would I go about becoming a computer teacher? Please serious answers only.
1 answer - Asked By: Carmen F - 8/31/2011
Obviously, there are "traditional" jobs for people graduating with a BA in Computer Science, such as jobs as a software engineer. I'm wondering - what types of "non-traditional" jobs are there for Computer Science BAs willing to get a graduate degree, either in computer science or another field?
1 answer - Asked By: Revan - 7/23/2012
I know i can get a programming job but any other kind of IT jobs out there that i would be qualified for as well?
1 answer - Asked By: Travis Smith - 3/23/2013
I just want to know what kind of jobs require people with CTO degrees. And in your opinion, how much money do they make each year? Is the job hard or difficult?
1 answer - Asked By: Rob - 6/11/2012
Im going to be 18 this year and Im graduating high school early and want to work on a cruise ship, what type of jobs are there for me? But I dont want to clean rooms or be a waitress.
4 answers - Asked By: Jenn - 3/22/2010
I really like computers so I was thinking what kinda jobs are there were you have to work on a computer? And not like stay at home work, but like buisiness stuff I suppose? I would say something like being in a cubicle but Im not really sure what I would be working on then? Anyway any job ( thats not at home) that I can work on computer would be cool, and please explain what I would be doing. Thanks!
2 answers - Asked By: Kim - 5/21/2012
I only have a high school diploma. Working right now on my degree in Computer Science. I really want a desk job of some kind but not doing phones all day. I can take phone calls but not all day. I'm just so ready to be done with warehouse jobs and into something that has more growth potential. What do I need to do in order to get out from doing warehouse jobs and into getting a white collar job? I wouldn't mind working for a law firm doing entry level work for example.
3 answers - Asked By: JC - 3/18/2013
I was also wondering what both of them actually do for work in a job and what classes you would need to take in college to become either of them? Thanks so much for any help!
1 answer - Asked By: cmg2014 - 4/14/2013
I'm wondering if I should major in computer information systems. I want to go as far as to get my master eventually in this major. But is this the right major I should be enrolling in to become a computer information system manager?
1 answer - Asked By: Jordan S - 8/15/2012
What is the name of a job that all I do is program all day? And what are all the salaries for it/them? By the way I'm 14 so I'm just trying to look ahead and any tips would be greatly appreciated!
2 answers - Asked By: Sammy - 11/28/2012
I know that most Marine careers dont transfer easily into civilian jobs, like Infantry, Force Recon, etc. But there has to be some that are civilian related. Thanks.
2 answers - Asked By: Spartan 117 - 5/12/2012
What job/career/position would you hold if you install these systems for a living? Electrician?
1 answer - Asked By: Ryan Roga - 4/23/2013
I'm currently going to school to get my associates degree in information technology and I have to make a selection of what field in information technology I want to specialize in.The options are: business application professional, cloud computing, information technology, Mobile Computing development, networking, programing, system support technician, web development and, website management.Id like to know witch would be a wise selection?I know it's tough to get a job with today's economy and I don't want to get a degree that's gonna be useless when I finish.Any advise is welcomed.
3 answers - Asked By: Ioan - 4/1/2013
I know that you can get almost any job with a Mathematics degree, and I also that Mathematics graduates have the LOWEST levels of UNEMPLOYMENT, but which jobs can they get exactly? Specific details please? I know that you can be a maths teacher/lecturer, and that's obvious, but I really don't want to go into teaching. I also know that you can have a job in Finance and Accounting, but they are also obvious.
6 answers - Asked By: cupcakeloverxoxo - 6/26/2009
I've looked up job possibilties...careers I might go with in the future, but I'm wondering if I've overlooked any possibilities.
1 answer - Asked By: M.FassyFan<3 - 2/7/2011
My sister want to know 15 jobs that start with letter I. Because it is her homework.
5 answers - Asked By: Vichera - 5/17/2010
I want to know which do you think is a better industry to get into the security industry Eg installing alarm systems, access control, CCTV cameras or the electrical industry (electrician) i have been offered an apprenticeship in the security industry but i just want to know if you think this is a good option also how much money would a qualified security technician make and a Electrician make annually thank you
1 answer - Asked By: Questionman - 10/2/2011
Just got a job and cant keep up with basic bills.
6 answers - Asked By: Ben P - 12/2/2008
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