Careers in computing Work in groups. List some of the jobs you know in computing. Compare your lists with other students in the class

8. Study this job advertisement. Which of the three candidates do you think is the best applicant?


IT Support Officer

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  Educated to degree level, candidates should have at least two years' relevant experience.
  
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  We need a highly-motivated individual, able to support approximately 30 networked PCs. The role is very much 'hands-on', and so it is essential that you have a good understanding and experience of Microsoft Office, Novell networks, Email systems, TCP/IP, hardware and virus-protection tools.
  
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  You should be able to communicate well with users and external contractors and to make a contribution to the training of all PC users.
  
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  The successful candidate must work well under pressure and as a team member.
  

Applicant 1

BSc Computing Science. Graduated this year. Knowledge of a variety of operating systems including Unix, Novell, and Windows XP Experience in programming in C, С++, Pascal, Java, Delphi and Visual Basic Familiar with a wide variety of hardware and software packages Has taught a lot of fellow students how to use computers Highly motivated No work experience

Applicant 2

Higher National Diploma in Information Technology Trained in using network systems including Novell and Windows XP Experienced user of Microsoft Office programs and Internet systems Knowledge of setting up and troubleshooting most types of computers and peripherals Gets on well with others and can work as part of a team Keen to gain experience and develop a career in computing Two years' part-time summer experience working in a computer repair workshop

Applicant 3