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The App Challenge
Your perceptions
of a career in IT“When someone says they
work in IT, what do you think
they actually do?”
The App Challenge
What tech
company led to
the world’s
youngest
billionaire?
SnapchatWho made it happen?
“Can you think of the various IT job roles involved in
creating Snapchat and launching it to customers?”
Business Analyst – defines idea and
establishes customer’s needs and wants.
SnapchatWho made it happen?
Project Manager – oversees app
development.
Product Owner – manages scope, requirements and sets priorities for the development team.
Product Designer – comes up with the concept
for the app.
Software Engineer/Programmer – writes
the code that makes the app work.
SnapchatWho made it happen?
Software Testers – make sure the app
works.
Information Security Analyst – implements
security measures to protect the app
UI/UX designers – UI ensures the user interface looks good and UX is all about user experience.
Mixed reality designer – Conceive features and ideas for mixed reality applications
SnapchatWho made it happen?
3D Character Animator – produces engaging animations
Digital Marketing/Marketing Executives –manage communications and digital marketing, social media strategy
Sales/Account Executives – Build and manage partnerships with brands and agencies.
Salaries are higher. Opportunity to work in
many different industries.
There are lots of jobs
available and this is
continuing to grow.
Relaxed and informal
working environment.
Thrive as part of a
team.
Many different career
paths.
Enjoy the opportunities
to keep learning.
Explore your creative side.
Why consider a career in IT?
Average Starting
Salary for Graduate
with Software
Engineering Degree
is £24,000-£32,000
What can you expect to earn in the IT sector?
Salary NI
Average
£25,704
Median Tech
Salary
£40,000
Jobs growth
50%
in the next
9 years
IT sector employers
BTEC Diploma
(Equivalent to 2 A Levels)*
A Levels – any subjects but
Maths is a preferred subject
OCR Level 2
Diploma in IT
BTEC Extended Diploma
(Equivalent to 3 A Levels)*
Post GCSE
How can you get into the IT Sector?
*In a range of subjects including: Broad based IT, Games Development,
Creative Media Production, Software Development, Networking and IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security
Post A Levels and other Level 3 Qualifications
How can you get into the IT Sector?
Full Time
Degree in IT related subject
Part Time
Degree Course in IT related subject
Foundation
Degree/HND in IT related subject
Higher Level
Apprenticeship in IT subject
Level 3
Apprenticeship
Employer
sponsored Degrees and Employment Programmes
Post Degree
How can you get into the IT Sector?
Graduate
Traineeship
Professional
qualifications at an FE College
Graduate
employment from IT non-IT related Degrees
Masters
conversion course
Masters
Degree in an IT related subject
Assured Skills
Academy
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Reminding you why you might want to choose an IT Career
Relaxed and
informal working environment
Opportunity to
work in many different
industries
Explore your
creative side
Lots of jobs
available and growing
Thrive as part
of a team
Many different
career paths
Enjoy the
opportunities to keep learning
Salaries are
higher
Considering a future in IT?Who should you talk to in advance of your decision?
You should consider:
Your Careers Teacher.
Your Subject Teachers.
Your Parents.
Someone working in the career area you are interested in.
Bring IT On ambassador
What else can I do?
Attend the FE College and University Open days.
Attend employer events for school leavers
Attend CoderDojo, Digital summer camps
HLA
Reminder of your options…HND
Foundation Degree
University Degree
Employer earn while you learn schemes
Part-time degree
Feedback…
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Questions?