Explore: Computer Science

Occupational Outlook for Computer Network, Systems, and Database Administrators

Mississippi College's Department of Computer Science

Skills, knowledge needed for this field: 

• Continually educate yourself on new computer languages and technologies
• Diversify your computer language knowledge
• Ability to work well within a team as well as individually; work within a timeline

Develop your resume: 

• Do volunteer work for local organizations or churches
• Design your own webpage, featuring samples of your work
• Obtain certifications
• Gain experience through an internship

Additional resources and links:

• American Society of Information Science & Technology
• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Computer Jobs
• Computer Work
• Dice.com
• Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society
• National Workflow Center for Emerging Technologies
• Software & Information Industry Association