Absolute Beginner's Guide to Programming, Third Edition

Summary

You now have an understanding of computer departments and their people. There are many jobs in the computer industry, both for entry-level and advanced programmers. A computer job is a fun, well-respected, and needed occupation; you'll be glad you're a part of the computer industry. Understanding the job levels and job promotions can be confusing, especially because many companies follow a unique promotion and title scheme. Nevertheless, the general order of jobs that a programmer follows from the beginning to end of her career is similar across many companies. The online and networking worlds have increased the nature of jobs and improved demand to further complicate the industry and make the roles of programmers even more interesting. ...