Provides an overview of the data processing industry and describes more than fifty career possibilities from special librarian to systems analyst.

Presents background on the computer career field; information on education requirements, salaries, and benefits; and details on specific jobs in this area.

Provides a history of the field, discusses jobs in business systems, jobs with vendors, and jobs in scientific applications, and advises on education and job-seeking.

Expert guidance on exploring and choosing a career in computers Ideal if you are a college-bound student or are thinking about making a career change, "Careers in Computers" offers necessary information needed to explore the profession and then narrow it down to a job that suits you. It details the responsibilities, education and training required, and employment outlooks for dozens of satisfying careers in the computer field.

Expert guidance on exploring and choosing a career in computers Ideal if you are a college-bound student or are thinking about making a career change, Careers in Computers offers necessary information needed to explore the profession and then narrow it down to a job that suits you. It details the responsibilities, education and training required, and employment outlooks for dozens of satisfying careers in the computer field.

Discusses the various jobs available in data processing and how to prepare for them.

Discusses various ways of working with computers for a living, including engineering and technical careers, systems analysis and programming, data processing, computer service jobs, and business uses of computers.

A detailed study of various computer science careers, including 5 career profile interviews, educational requirements, job search techniques, a sample resume, employment outlook, career paths, salary information, & further readings.