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Web careers: there is more in store
Today Information Technology (IT) is a craze. When experts say that the new millennium is going to be the IT millennium, the craze is justified.
Remember, IT career opportunities do not end with programming and database administration. It is only the tip of the iceberg. The Internet is growing at an astounding rate and when thousands of organizations are building Websites, there are lots of promising career opportunities in the field.
Let us have a glance at the career opportunities that the Web holds.
Web designer
You are visiting a Web site. The first impression is the best impression. The look and feel of the site may encourage or discourage you from surfing further. Who gives the look and feel to the site? It is the Web designer. Wouldn't you like to be one?
To be a Web designer, you should be proficient in HTML, DHTML, FrontPage and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).
The Web designer should have aesthetic sense to deal with the graphics and he should be aware of the information architecture too.
The more you know the better prospects of getting a good job. So try to build familiarity about computer based design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Web design programs like macromedia Dreamweaver. A good Web designer is also expected to have some awareness of scripting languages such as Perl, VBScript and JavaScript. Some employers believe that this will enable them make their designs functional.
Web Developer
The Web developer's duty is to ensure that the site is fully functional.
So what are the skills needed for a Web Developer? He should be conversant in scripting languages such as server-side scripting, Perl, Java and C++. Dynamic HTML is also important today and in the near future, knowledge of XML would be asked for. The Web developer should have knowledge about ASP, databases, JavaScript and object-oriented programming in addition to a thorough awareness of the Web and it's functioning.
Content provider
Most often, the sites have content. How should be the content, if many have to read it? It should be appealing. Remember, it is the Web. We are still crying for more bandwidth. Nobody can afford to sit before the computer to read for hours together.
So the basic qualification for being a Web writer is the ability to write precisely and concisely, and in an appealing manner.
Webmaster
The Webmaster is the pivot of the Website. He is responsible for everything on the site. The Web master should have all the skills that the designer, developer and the content person have. He should possess good managerial and communication skills too. It is a high responsibility job. It is not safe to aim to be the Webmaster at the first shot. First be a designer or developer, study the aspects of designing and developing and once you have some years of experience, you are fit for the post of a Webmaster.
E-Commerce experts
Now people conduct business on the Web and e-commerce is expected to open up a plethora of job opportunities. The e-business concepts are complex and they keep on changing. If you can work fast and flexible, you can pursue a career in e-commerce. But make sure that you understand the concept and it's working, before you set out for it.
To be an e-commerce professional you need to have knowledge of Java or C++, JavaScript, Server side Programming, any e-commerce platforms and tools. Knowledge of ActiveX and tools like cold fusion would also be a welcome addition.
Web Marketing professionals
The duty of the Web Marketing professional is to market the site and convince the public through publicity campaigns that the site is the best. These professionals have to convince advertisers that the site has lot of traffic and that he will get value for money if he puts his advertisement on the site or sponsors some sections of the site.
To be Web marketing professional, one should possess good marketing skills that are required in any other media. Some companies ask for basic technical knowledge too since it can be an added advantage once they start working.
A word of caution
IT field witnesses rapid changes every now and then. One cannot predict it accurately. Maybe the profile of the Web designer or the developer of tomorrow would be totally different. Don't worry. The basics always remain the same. Master the basic skills and keep track of all the new developments in the field. Anytime you will be a fit person for the job.
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