Computer work covers an enormous range of roles, from data entry and support to software engineering, project management and IT infrastructure and security. Specific skills and experience requirements vary widely depending on the role. At a minimum, familiarity with the hardware or software used in the role will be required. Many roles demand skills, experience and qualifications in specific technologies
Technicians and engineers must demonstrate familiarity with hardware, as well as operating systems and software packages. Operators and support engineers will need industry-relevant experience as well as skills with hardware/software and even certification. The skills demanded may cover a general area of IT or may be specific to a particular industry. Some roles will demand knowledge of bespoke systems
Though university education is increasingly required and some roles demand undergraduate or graduate degrees, relevant experience and qualification is often of greater value. Expect to see requests for demonstrable knowledge of Windows, Linux, Microsoft technologies, embedded systems, telecommunications systems, IT security, programming languages, development frameworks and other technologies
Basic roles in this area can offer starting salaries of £15,000 to £20,000. Engineering and development positions can pay £30,000 to £50,000. Team leaders, managers and board-level positions can pay £50,000 to £200,000-plus.

• Having good IT skills.
• Being able to work on different projects at the same time.
• Being proactive.
• Having teamwork skills.
• Being original and creative.
• Being able to work to strict deadlines.
• Having high attention to details.
• Having good negotiation skills.
• Being methodical and analytical.
• Having problem solving abilities.

There are different requirements for jobs in Computer area depending on companies and duties. Computer operator job placements do not have specific entry qualifications. Employers just require four GCSE’s/S grades (A-C/1-3) including Math and English, and good communication skills. Computer programmer posts require a bachelor’s degree in Information Science or Computer Science, including knowledge in HTML and SQL server.

Other jobs such as network controller or computer technician require a minimum collegiate or certificate level training in computer technology or Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in computer systems, electronic engineering, network technology, among others.