There are a numerous number of occupations in the world such as teachers, doctors, engineers, and journalists. In the world there are over 600 careers available to everyone. Each job requires skills and knowledge in order to complete the facing duties.(Bureau of Labor Statistics) The two specific careers that caught my attention are software designer and physician. Like all other jobs, both jobs require a degree and fundamental knowledge of the subject. Software engineers use their imagination to establish new applications and software to support the users. On the other hand, physicians design new research equipment and help to advance and to continue to drive economic engines of the world. The two careers have advantages and disadvantages like any other occupation. Every career needs a preparation ahead of time in order to obtain the occupation you desire. A Scott Pilgrim famous physician once said, “Normal people... believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.” Scientists and software engineers keep searching how they could improve their products. Both careers are captivating how people could keep improving and advancing technology everyday.
Software engineers are similar to scientist who enhance their experiment and aim for perfection. The main role of a software engineer is to produce new applications for the company or construct new operating systems. “Many companies highly demand software engineer and the employment of software engineers has increased about 22% from 2012 to 2020.” (Bureau of Labor Statistics) The employment rate of this career is rising much faster than other occupations. This career requires Bachelor’s degree and experience ...
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Coming to the point of my current career choice has been a long road. My idea of what a career is or should be has changed with circumstances and age. According to Weintraub (2005), “the average worker spends only four years in a job and will have 12 jobs in as many as five career fields during his or her working life.” (para. 1) My first career was marriage and motherhood followed by a surprising healthcare career. What the future holds waits to be seen. With a bachelor of science degree in information technology the options are wide open.
Being a Software Engineer is more than just programming. It’s a chance to help other people through the power of technology. Having this as a job gives engineers the power to influence other peoples life through programs that could help them with day to day tasks. Software Engineering is an expanding occupation, which means that more and more jobs are opening up for this position everyday. Also, one of the perks of this job is how much money you make. Software Engineering is a good job because, the market is expanding for it, it pays well, and this job can help other people.
Most people imagine their dream job is to become a famous actor or a job they have seen done many times. Though because of the progression of technology I would be more suited in a field involving computers. My dream job is to become a successful software engineer because I have always been into computer systems, but can I fit this job, is the career life something I can manage and what opportunities should I go after when becoming a software engineer. Each time I notice how a program is used I wonder how can I make it become faster or more efficient. When you are using your cell phone or iPad there is usually an update at every month. This is because apple is improving the speed of your applications. A software engineer is sometimes overlooked, but without software engineer’s applications would either crash or would not improve. Although most people may feel looking at a computer all day and trying to fix it is uninteresting, I find it challenging
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