Computer Science 200 – TME/Unit 2 - Chapter 6: Database Fundamentals – Internet Research #3
What types of computer jobs require knowledge of a DBMS package? Search the Internet, using sites such as Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, and so on, and write down the jobs, types of DBMS packages, and required tasks or skills.
So you are considering a career in databases and are now wondering what you would be doing and what skills you need to have.
The following main job categories exist in today’s current job market within Ontario:
- Database Administrator
- Database Developer
- Database Analyst
To give you an idea of what you can expect in these positions, here are some clips off the CareerBuilder.com site in which the keyword “database” was used:
Database Administrator
Database Developer
Database Analyst
If you are wondering whether or not you should get certified the following resources will get you started in the right direction.
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References:
- Anderson, G., Ferro, D., & Hilton, R. (2011). Connecting with Computer Science (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
- http://www.careerbuilder.com
- http://databases.about.com/od/careers/a/databasecareers.htm
- http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification-exams.aspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/Exam.aspx?ID=98-364&Locale=en-us&mc=US
- http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=457&get_params=pillar_id:2
