Topics

Computer Programmers

Sales Manager

Specific Work
Activities

a. Updating and creating Computer Software

b. Correct Computer Programming Errors
c. Attend Seminars to keep skills up to date
d. Debug Programming

a. Direct and supervise Salespeople

b. Hire and train retail people
c. Take inventory of product
d. Enforce office safety policy

Common Work
Activities

a. Use Computers
b. Make Decisions and Problem Solve
c. Develop Goals
d. Analyze Data

a. Get information to do the job

b. Problem Solve
c. Teach and Recruit others
d. Develop and build teams

a. Work Indoors
b. 40 Hours/ Week
c. Rarely consult supervisor
d. Work near others

a. Indoors
b. 40 Hours/ Week
c. Very close to others
d. Work as part of a team

a. Sit for long periods

b. Repetitive movements
c. Mostly Use Hands
d. Speak clearly

a. Walk for long periods of time

b. Travel for periods of time
c. Stand for a long times
d. Fast repetitive movements

a. Math skills to problem solve

b. Judge costs and benefits of an action
c. Read and understand work-related material
d. Express ideas clearly

a. Express ideas clearly

b. Listen to other to answer questions
c. Use Math skills
d. Use simple math skills quickly in your head

a. Computer and Electronics

b. English
c. Math
d. Computer and Personal Relations

a. Sales and Marketing

b. Math
c. Human Resources
d. Economics and Accounting

a. Like work Activities

b. Conventional Interests

a. Have enterprising interests

b. Conventional Interests

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

Interests & Values

Preparation

Helpful High School

Courses

Licensing &
Certification

Wages

c. Consider good working conditions important

d. Consider recognition important

c. Consider independance important

d. Consider recognition important

a. Have High School diploma or GED

b. At least a bachelor's degree

a. Have High School diploma or GED

b. At least a bachelor's degree, and 1-5 years sales
experience

a. Computer Applications
b. Computer Programming
c. Computer Science
d. Keyboarding

a. Accounting
b. Computer Applications
c. Economics
d. Introduction to Business

a. Computer programmers can obtain voluntary

certification from the hardware and software
manufacturers who offer certification programs on
their products. Certification is occasionally required
for employment.

a. none

Hourly: $35.45
Yearly: $73,750

Hourly: $44.64
Yearly: $92,850

Employment Outlook Oregon: 2,999

United States: 343,700

Oregon: 4,102
United States: 359,300