kung fu panda! :)

Today was a blast!! haha. Andaming firsts.. :) First time to commute from moa.. First time makalusot.. First time to go to the mall during a school day! :)) haha. Definitely an unforgettable day. :)

So ok, here it goes.. Our prof in FWSPORT didn't show up.. Haha. Well, that makes our class dismissed earlier. :) Then that's when we (my blockmates and I), decided to go somewhere. There. We decided to go to moa to watch Kung Fu Panda, which was a great movie. :) It really took out the stress in each one of us. :)) Oh yeah, before I forget.. Thank goodness the FX was there on time when the LRT had a technical problem. :))

It was fun! :) Considering the fact that it was Liam's first time to go there.. haha. Field trip.. :D Hope we get to do this again.. :)

INTRICT entry 2 -- job opportunities.. :)

I learned a lot during this week's INTRICT sessions, not to mention about the latest technologies being developed nowadays.. MICROSOFT SURFACE!! I'd die to have one of those. Imagine, a table that does all the work for you in the fastest and easiest way. How much does this cost? About 4 million pesos.. Haha. I guess I have to find the most decent-paying job for me to afford buying one of these. So, this week, Sir Oli asked us to find 25 job postings on jobstreet, and place on a chart the responsibilities, technical and non-technical skills that we encounter on the postings.

Here we go.. By the way, it was hard tallying these skills and responsibilities 'coz there were lots of 'em.. =))

25 IT jobs in demand: =)

1. Flash Developer
2. EN IT Technical Analyst-Application Operations
3. .NET Software Developer
4. IT ENGINEER
5. Nintendo DS Game Programmer
6. IT ASSOCIATES / SPECIALISTS
7. MIS Analyst - MS Access and Excel Intermediate Users
8. Business Development Training Group - Systems Engineer
9. Global Beta Support Analyst - Project-based
10. Web Developer
11. Software Development Engineer
12. IT Change Management Specialist
13. IT Project Manager
14. Programmers/Web Engineers
15. Software Quality Analyst
16. Business Systems Analysts
17. C# Software Engineers (Consultant)
18. Programmer/Analyst
19. Systems Analyst
20. Junior Developer
21. Software Quality Engineers
22. NET Programmer / Developer
23. Application Support Analyst
24. Systems Consultant
25. IT Programmer


Each of these jobs require specific technical and non-technical skills, and of course, reponsibilities for the applicants to expect. =P

The chart above represents the most number of technical skills needed to qualify for the job of your dreams. =P Well, as seen in the chart, most IT jobs require applicants to have good skills in .NET, SQL, and HTML. On the other hand, IT jobs do not really require their applicants to have a background on ORACLE, CCNA, XML, and CSS. Now I know which skills I have to acquire during my stay in college, in order for me to find a nice job. Haha. =P

The above chart represents the number of jobs requiring such non-technical skills. =) Of course, we all know that all of the 25 job postings would require applicants to be a graduate of Information Technology, or at least any computer course, because after all, we were assigned to look for IT job postings.. =P The second skill that most jobs require is verbal communication skills. IT is about teamwork, how you present your idea and put it into reality. This skill is really needed because in the field of IT, we would interact with lots and lots of people, and we have to carry ourselves and present ourselves well. =) On the other hand, the skill that jobs do not usually require is organization. I guess, as long as you do your job well and people understand your work, even if your workplace is not at all organized, it's fine. (I think.).. =))




Finally, the last chart! Woohoo!! =) The chart above represents the number of jobs that require their employees-to-be to take note of the responsibilities that they have to expect and eventually look forward to. Most jobs require their employees to implement production plans. Of course, every IT graduate must expect this duty because IT is about working with teams (that goes with the saying "No man is an island") and when there are teams, productivity must eventually increase, and therefore, a better output must be produced. =) Another responsibility an applicant must expect is to test and resolve problems. IT professionals must make sure that their product is of good quality and of course, they should know how to fix problems that may arise from their program.. =)

Most jobs require good oral communication (English and Filipino). It's a good thing we have time to practice these two languages in school. =)) Hopefully, I get to learn about the different technical skills IT jobs require in the 3-year stay I will have in DLSU.. =P I guess I just have to do my best to meet the standards of these jobs. =) I also have to develop my leadership skills and hoe to be a team player. After all, more ideas may come out if we all work in teams. ;) These skills may eventually develop by joining organizations that can enhance leadership and teamwork. :) Lastly, I have to develop multi-tasking, which I guess I am developing now (working at my blog, uploading pictures in my friendster account, and watching TV). Haha. =))

Homework reference: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcrgj7tj_0dfp3m8d8

on to the second week.. :)

Just a random blog..


Today is the start of a new week. Second week of classes. Can't this week go any faster? :)) lol. I can't imagine what tommorow would be like, with the thought of having a graded recitation in INTRPRG. Looks like I have to crack some bones. :)) I don't want to stand for the rest of the 1 1/2 hr class just because I didn't get to answer our prof's question. Haha. I guess after tomottow's INTRPRG period, it would be a great relief not only for me, but also for my blockmates. :))