Derek Chapman
Position:
Computer Programmer
Employer:
Consultec, LLC
Job description:
Developing mainframe, PC,
and web applications.
Salary range:
mid 40s
Job satisfaction:
My job isn't too bad. Working
with computers can get monotonous and tedious at times, but I always
have the opportunity to learn new things and I get to work on several
different platforms.
Employment history:
First job out of school.
Suggestions for students:
If you aren't interested
in academics ---
Businesses have different opinions about math majors. Some are impressed
that you chose a difficult course of study, but some don't seem to
always want to give you a shot. My advice is to try to take some "applied"
classes if possible. My computer science courses got me in the door
at the company I work for now. The funny thing is that I think I was
better prepared for a career programming as a math major than the
MIS majors that were hired around me, even though most companies went
after them. You just have to find a place that recognizes that if
you have a logical brain and can learn, then you are a better bet
than someone who took what seem to be the more applicable classes.
Also, any work experience you can get in the field you are interested
in will help you tremendously.
E-mail Derek
Date of last update: May 29, 2000
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