Like many of Whim's reading audience, I am a graduating senior. And, like
most
of the graduating seniors, I am beginning to pull together my resources to
actively seek a job. I'm good at the geeky stuff, but what can the geeky
companies offer me? So, if any of you are in the same boat, read on as I
discuss what I've learned about the outside world, and what can be expected.
Actively seeking your first million? Right now, the quickest way to do
that is
to come up with a product that no one else has or modify an existing product.
Otherwise, you had better plan on seeking gainful employment. And now is the
time, too!
Webheads, listen up! The average minimum salary for a webmaster position is
$47k, according to WageWeb, a
marketing comapny that pulls data from over 1,400 companies. Learn e-commerce
techniques, and net yourself at least another seven grand!
If Information Systems is your thing, become your company's IS guru and expect
to be compensated about $75k. That's some serious money. Networking jobs are
hot, according to monster.com
and
dice.com, two of the larger job
search web sites. A cheif technology officer in New York City with a few
year's experience can pull in at least six figures.
It all comes down to experience. Get hired, learn some cool stuff, and
move up
through the ranks. That's how everyone does it. To add one more tidbit of
advice, however, I would suggest you do something you love. Enjoying your
work
is far more important than hating it but being paid well. Love what you do,
and your job ill be more rewarding. Good luck to you, seniors. For you
undergrads, your diploma equals money and stability for a company. Stick with
school!