Industries involving Computer use are always increasing thanks to technology advances that make production processes easier than before. There is a wide variety of job placements in this area, including programmers, computer technicians, system analysts, computer operators, project managers, among many others. Examples of jobs are computer operators that are required to make sure that network and computer systems inside a company run efficiently.

Computer operators usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Proving a help desk.
• Inputting instructions into the system.
• Loading programs.
• Monitoring systems.
• Testing software.

• 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.