Careers in High Tech

by Nicholas Basta

Overview

Find a cutting-edge career in the field of high-tech!

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071509831
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	04/13/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	297 KB

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Table of Contents

The High-Tech Professions     1
Technology and Science     7
What is technology?
Who works in technology?
Statistics on the professions
Where do technologists work?
What Is High Technology?     17
Thinking outside the box
Characteristics of high-tech industries
Today's high-tech lineup
The race to patents
High-Tech Workers     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
Education and Career Planning     41
Exploring high-tech careers
College-maybe?
Major choices College preparation
Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate?
Career development while in college
The High-Tech Industries     53
Advanced Materials and Materials Processing     57
Materials
Nanomaterials
Advanced materials
Materials processing
Who works with automation technologies?
Electronic materials
R&D in materials and processes
Biotechnology     69
Biopharmaceuticals
Biotech workers
Medical Technology and Health Care     75
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
Medical devices
Health information technology
Electronics, Computers, and Communications     81
Moore's law
Microelectronics
Computers
Communications equipment
Information Technology     91
Current opportunities
Job titles
Energy and the Environment     99
High-tech energy
Energy workers
Environmental high tech
The High-Tech Career Paths     105
Biological Sciences     111
History of the biological sciences
Biologists
Education
Chemical Engineering     117
Roots of chemical engineering
The environment and chemical engineering
Chemical engineers
Education
Chemistry     123
History of chemistry
Modern chemistry
Chemists
Computer Science and Computer Engineering     129
Job titles
Outlook
Medical Science     133
History of medicine
Education
Outlook
Electrical Engineering     137
History of electrical engineering
Electrical engineers
Education
Mechanical Engineering     141
Roots of mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineers
Education
Physics     145
Roots of physics
Physicists
Education
Professional and Trade Associations     149