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Careers in high tech
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VGM professional careers series
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Lincolnwood, IL : VGM Career Horizons, 1999
ISBN:
9780844264066

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We live in a high tech world, and technology is advancing ever more rapidly. Companies dedicated to high tech endeavors are the way of the future. Fortunately, no one has to be left behind. Whether you're a computer whiz, possess leadership talents, or have a knack for selling products, you can find a steady, lucrative career in the business of high tech. Careers in High Tech gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up this diverse field. Whether you're interested in computer design or network analysis, program management or product marketing, this guide will help you: Develop a clear understanding of your career options, Key in on the specialty most suited for you-from R & D to manufacturing to sales, Understand what to expect in an entry-level job, Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition, Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects. Book jacket.


Table of Contents

Part 1 The High-Tech Professionsp. 1
Chapter 1 Technology and Sciencep. 7
What is technology?
Who works in technology?
Statistics on the professions
Where do technologists work?
Chapter 2 What Is High Technology?p. 17
Thinking outside the box
Characteristics of high-tech industries
Today's high-tech lineup
The race to patents
Chapter 3 High-Tech Workersp. 29
Researchers, developers, inventors
The natural and social sciences
Natural science and engineering disciplines
Job titles on campus
Job titles at government or private laboratories
Job titles in private industry
Nontech workers in high tech
Chapter 4 Education and Career Planningp. 41
Exploring high-tech careers
College-maybe?
Major choices College preparation
Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate?
Career development while in college
Part 2 The High-Tech Industriesp. 53
Chapter 5 Advanced Materials and Materials Processingp. 57
Materials
Nanomaterials
Advanced materials
Materials processing
Who works with automation technologies?
Electronic materials
R&D in materials and processes
Chapter 6 Biotechnologyp. 69
Biopharmaceuticals
Biotech workers
Chapter 7 Medical Technology and Health Carep. 75
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
Medical devices
Health information technology
Chapter 8 Electronics, Computers, and Communicationsp. 81
Moore's law
Microelectronics
Computers
Communications equipment
Chapter 9 Information Technologyp. 91
Current opportunities
Job titles
Chapter 10 Energy and the Environmentp. 99
High-tech energy
Energy workers
Environmental high tech
Part 3 The High-Tech Career Pathsp. 105
Chapter 11 Biological Sciencesp. 111
History of the biological sciences
Biologists
Education
Chapter 12 Chemical Engineeringp. 117
Roots of chemical engineering
The environment and chemical engineering
Chemical engineers
Education
Chapter 13 Chemistryp. 123
History of chemistry
Modern chemistry
Chemists
Chapter 14 Computer Science and Computer Engineeringp. 129
Job titles
Outlook
Chapter 15 Medical Sciencep. 133
History of medicine
Education
Outlook
Chapter 16 Electrical Engineeringp. 137
History of electrical engineering
Electrical engineers
Education
Chapter 17 Mechanical Engineeringp. 141
Roots of mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineers
Education
Chapter 18 Physicsp. 145
Roots of physics
Physicists
Education
Appendix A Professional and Trade Associationsp. 149