Mr.Kirk
EDUC 1300.2012
November 16, y Career Exploration Research Paper
Education is the most important part of our lives and choosing our career is an even more important job. Choosing the right career is the most difficult task in the world. Career exploration research paper was all discovering my passion for a particular field. This project not only helped me find out my strengths and weaknesses but also help me choose the best career for me. I want to become a software developer .I am very interested in pursuing a career in this field because it is the field of study I am most fascinated by.Computer Science/Software Engineering is one of the most popular and fastest growing careers today. Today, softwares are used in …show more content…
Software developers (also known as programmers) design and build computer programs that help organizations and equipment work effectively.Software developer are sometimes asked to create a product from scratch according to a customer 's requirements. They work with a range of web-based technologies, and understand how databases integrate with the systems.Developers are often considered natural problem-solvers as they think outside the box and use analytical skills to solve the problems.Software developers work between 37 and 40 hours a week.They may be required to do overtime and weekend work to meet deadlines or to minimize disruption to a client 's business.In May 2012, the median annual wage for applications software developers was $90,060. The median annual wage for systems software developers was $99,000 in May 2012 and Employment of software developers is projected to grow 22 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. The main reason for the rapid growth is a large increase in the demand for computer software.(Bureau of …show more content…
According to Do what you are I posses most of these qualities for example; I thoroughly research information and collect relevant facts, I make thoughtful decisions based on practical considerations conducting organized, well-planned-out research. This shows I have analytical and problem solving skills. Moreover, I impress people with my hard work, and I am a good listener and do not dominate the conversation proving that I possess great customer service skills. Furthermore, this career is best for me because I have the ability to stay organized and efficient; And I can comfortably follow prescribed process. I can deeply focus on one task and have ability to stay on task and explore issues in depth. I am reliable and trustworthy. I am a visual learner and software developing is all about visual projects and bot so much about theories. I would fit perfectly in this job and I think I would love to be a part of this field. The career exploration project was all about discovering your true inner self and the job you would fit perfectly in. This project help me discover my strengths and what career will i fit perfectly in with these strengths. I would want to become a software developer because I love the subjects required for the degree and I have a great