Midterm Lecture, Part 2 Flashcards
Professionalism is a ___
strong quality.
It permits you to fulfil your job to the best of your ability.
Professionalism
It assists you to impress and inspire others.
Professionalism
Furthermore, it provides you with a profound feeling of fulfilment and self-esteem.
Professionalism
As the saying goes, “Professionalism is not the job you do, ___.”
it’s how you do the job
Professionalism includes reliably accomplishing ___ - whatever your job or profession.
high standards, both visibly and “behind the scenes”
The ___ is said to be the speediest developing and dynamic industry in the world.
IT sector
The ___, meaning Information Technology, is any individual related with the computer world in any form.
IT professional
IT Professional - in-demand jobs
Technical Support
Networking
Internet and Website Designing
Programming
Database Creation
Software Development
deals with PC, laptop repair, and maintenance, installation and setup, configuration, etc.
Technical Support
professionals install networks and take care of the efficient functioning of these network systems.
Networking
professionals design, develop and maintain websites and web pages
Internet and Website Designing
the experts develop and design programs for different sectors, such as operating systems, games and word processors
Programming
the experts develop and designs database software to update and manage various types of databases.
Database Creation
experts develop software to manage different things, like production, resources, finances, etc.
Software Development
The traits necessary to become a successful IT professional are:
Patient
Good Communicator
Quick to Adapt
Multi-tasker
Problem-solver
Passionate
___ is one of the key qualities; IT professional tools require consistent research, trial and error to arrive at a specific solution. Thus, one should show ** toward individuals and equipment he works with. One ought to analyze the issue completely prior to arriving at any conclusion and stay away from hasty decisions and judgment.
Patience; Patient
He should have great relational abilities. He should be comprehensible, simple and crisp while speaking with various kinds of people. One should have the information and experience of taking care of various kinds
of individuals with various communication strategies.
Good Communicator
One should be quick to adjust and ought to truly want to find out about new advances in technology, software, programs. One ought to stay up with the latest.
Quick to Adapt
An IT expert should have the option to deal with various tasks at the same time; for instance, while he may be fixing a computer, he might need to deal with both the equipment and programming issues. Simultaneously,
he could have found out about a new version of a software or device to proficiently take care of the problem.
Multi-tasker
Sometimes, particularly in systems administration, programming, and program development, one might deal with issues that he has not managed previously. Around then, he should apply his own critical thinking standards and procedures alongside the specialized information he has obtained through experience and research.
Problem-solver
An IT expert ought to be enthusiastic about his work, he ought to enjoy his work, and he ought to be prepared to learn more about the field. He ought to have the option to try this information into practice.
Passionate
In summary, the ___ must remember that the ___ continues to change with the adjustment of the clients and clients’ requirements.
IT professional; IT industry
Accordingly, the ___ needs to keep himself refreshed with the most recent ___ as well as updates in his profession.
IT professional; IT developments and technology versions
___ are associations that seeks to look to advance a specific career, develop and sustain the growth of members in a specific industry and offer public support to help the community.
Professional organizations
___ can give you while going after positions because the skills you acquired qualifies you to perform the duties listed in the job description.
Professional organizations
Importance of Professional Organizations, here are some additional reasons:
They provide additional educational opportunities
They allow you to expand your professional network
They can help you identify your career interests
A professional organization can cover all expenses to get a certification and authorize you to speak with tutors about how you can upgrade your career possibilities. These tools and resources can give you an advantage over other applications with comparable work experience in their resume, particularly if have a certification in an industry that you are going after a position.
They provide additional educational opportunities
Professional organizations coordinate gatherings for industry experts to talk about new improvements in their industry and check whether they have an expansive effect. You could stand by listening to featured experts who have had success in your industry. You may likewise hear from employers during these occasions, so bring copies of your resume and plan to persuade employers on the main reasons they
ought to hire you.
They allow you to expand your professional network
Professional organizations can assist you with finding what you are enthusiastic about and spur you to modify your career path. Joining a professional organizations might help you to have a satisfying side work that supplements your full-time position. For example, you could work for a professional organization that raises funds toward relieving disease or for one that grants you to get data about prescribed procedures in HR to work in that job.
They can help you identify your career interests
In summary, ___ can assist you with tracking down a new career or develop abilities while working in your present job. Including ** in your resume shows your readiness to expand your contribution no matter what the phase of your career. Showing your obligation to development and community involvement exhibits the characteristics you want to fill an open job with an organization.
professional organizations
Some Professional Organizations in the IT Industry are:
Association of Computing Machinery
Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE Computer Society
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
ACM
Association of Computing Machinery
the world’s biggest educational and scientific computing society, conveys assets that advance registering as a science and a profession
Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)
___ gives the processing field’s head Advanced Library and serves its individuals and the registering calling with driving edge distributions, meetings, and vocation resources.
Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)
ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, General Ethical Principles
General Ethical Principles
Contribute to society and to human well-being, acknowledging that all people are stakeholders in computing.
Avoid harm.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Be fair and take action not to discriminate.
Respect the work required to produce new ideas, inventions, creative works, and computing artifacts.
Respect privacy.
Honor confidentiality.
ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, Professional Responsibilities
Professional Responsibilities
Strive to achieve high quality in both the processes and products of professional work.
Maintain high standards of professional competence, conduct, and ethical practice.
Know and respect existing rules pertaining to professional work.
Accept and provide appropriate professional review.
Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts, including analysis of possible risks.
Perform work only in areas of competence.
Foster public awareness and understanding of computing, related technologies, and their consequences.
Access computing and communication resources only when authorized or when compelled by the public good.
Design and implement systems that are robustly and secure when used
ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, Professional Leadership Principles
Professional Leadership Principles
Ensure that the public good is the central concern during all professional computing work.
Articulate, encourage acceptance of, and evaluate fulfilment of social responsibilities by members of the organization or group.
Manage personnel and resources to enhance the quality of working life.
Articulate, apply, and support policies and processes that reflect the principles of the Code.
Create opportunities for members of the organization or group to grow as professionals.
Use care when modifying or retiring systems.
Recognize and take special care of systems that become integrated into the infrastructure of society
is a professional association for electronic engineering and electrical engineering (and associated disciplines)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
The mission of the ___ is advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Its objectives are the educational and technical advancement of electrical and electronic engineering, telecommunications, computer engineering and similar disciplines
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE Code of Ethics
IEEE Code of Ethics
To uphold the highest standards of integrity, responsible behavior, and ethical conduct in professional activities.
To treat all persons fairly and with respect, to not engage in harassment or discrimination, and to avoid injuring others.
To strive to ensure this code is upheld by colleagues and co-workers.
Engaging computer engineers, scientists, academia, and industry professionals from all areas of computing, the ___ sets the norm for the training and commitment that fuels continued global technological
advancement.
IEEE Computer Society (CS)
Through gatherings, distributions, and projects, and by uniting software engineering and designing leaders at each period of their vocation for exchange, discussion, and coordinated effort, ___ engages, shapes, and guides the future of not only its members, but the greater industry, enabling new opportunities to better serve our world.
IEEE Computer Society (CS)
The IEEE Computer Society follows eight (8) principles:
- PUBLIC
- CLIENT AND EMPLOYER
- PRODUCT
- JUDGMENT
- MANAGEMENT
- PROFESSION
- COLLEAGUES
- SELF
Software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest.
PUBLIC
Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest.
CLIENT AND EMPLOYER
Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible.
PRODUCT
Software engineers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.
JUDGMENT
Software engineering managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software development and maintenance.
MANAGEMENT
Software engineers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest.
PROFESSION
Software engineers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues.
COLLEAGUES
Software engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession.
SELF
In summary, ___ shall commit themselves to making the analysis, detail, plan, improvement, testing and maintenance of software a beneficial and respected profession. As per their obligation to the wellbeing, security and government assistance of general society, software engineers shall adhere to ___.
Software engineers and computer programmers; eight principles
