Career Research Paper

Career Research Development Devry University. Example paper of job research techniques utilizing hidden research on internet.

Career Research Assignment

Scenario: You just found out that your spouse received a promotion at his/her job. The only problem is that this promotion will force you to move to another state. Fortunately, you have just graduated from DeVry University and are ready to obtain a position with your new degree. Before you go, you want to do some research.

• What type of position will you will be seeking and in which state?

I will be looking for a database administrator position in Omaha, Nebraska.

• What type of salary can you expect for this position in your new state?

Average database
administrator salary in Omaha, NE = $68,000
Average salary of jobs with related titles range between $58,000 and $96,000

http://www.indeed.com/salary/about_salary.jsp http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=Database+Administrator&l1=Omaha%2C+NE The following graph shows a wider range of salaries, giving me a better idea of the actual possibilities of obtaining employment that will adequately support my needs.

Salary Data for Database Administrator in Omaha, NE as of September 2008 25th percentile Median 75th percentile
$24,960.00 $65,000.00 $75,000.00

http://www.ihiredatabasepros.com/t-Database-Administrator-s-Nebraska-c-Omaha-salary.html

What is the “official” (such as the information provided in The Occupation Outlook Handbook Online located in the Webliography) employment outlook for this position in your new state?

Nebraska Job Outlook: Overview of the Fastest Growing Careers in Nebraska (NE)
Nebraska is known as the 'Cornhusker State'. The largest economic sector for Nebraska is agriculture. Therefore, one would expect jobs in agriculture to be a fast growing career area. But technological improvements have enhanced productivity requiring fewer workers in this sector. So what careers are hot in Nebraska? … How about a network systems and data communications analyst or a database manager?

http://education-portal.com/articles/Nebraska_Job_Outlook:_Overview_of_the_Fastest_Growing_Careers_in_Nebraska_(NE).html

2004-2014 Occupational Projections for Omaha Consortium
SOC Code SOC Title A. Estimated Empl 2004 B. Projected Empl 2014 C. Openings due to Growth D. Average Annual Growth Openings E. penings From Replace- ments F. Average Annual Replace- ments Total Openings = C + E Avg Annual Openings = D + F Numeric Change = B minus A
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1303 1603 300 30 237 24 537 54 300

http://www.realmarketing.com/job_outlook/nebraska_job_outlook.htm

http://careerlink.com/9/9/1/2/po/000988f.htm?src=simplyhired
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
7261 Mercy Road
Omaha, NE 68124

SQL Database Administrator

Position Description
Major Job Function:
1.
Responsible for all aspects of database operations in Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 environment.
2. Responsible to ensure high availability and integrity across all the database servers in the enterprise.
3. Participates in the design, creation, and maintenance of MS SQL Server databases.
4. Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
5. Ability to work with management to develop database strategies to support business needs.
6. Ability to advise and consult with users on accessing various databases, and to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate use of data. www.bcbsne.com

Steven S Martin President and Chief Executive Officer
Lewis E Trowbridge Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Company started in 1939 in Nebraska now with 1200 employees.
“A mutual insurance company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is financially strong, with a Standard & Poor's rating of A.” Employment prospects good because company is older, well-established and has long history of public confidence in its product (health
insurance). http://www.ehealthinsurance.com/ehi/insurance-carrier/BlueCross-BlueShield-of-Nebraska.html?carrierID=6802 https://prod.fadvhms.com/hdr/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*0CEBB497F3490A02&sourceid=1318
HDR, an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm
Richard R. Bell, chairman and chief executive officer
8404 Indian Hills Drive
Omaha, NE US
68114-4098
Phone: [phone]

http://www.hdrinc.com

Title Database Administrator
Job Family Information Technology
Location Omaha,NE Minimum Experience 2
Description The primary duties of the Database Administrator include support of MS SQL Server 2005 & 2000 clusters and multi-instance servers. Conduct database design reviews, provide mentoring and guidance for proper design and development techniques. Evaluate expanding technologies and service offerings such as Integration Services, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, SQL 2008, etc.

Regular hours will typically be Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. flexibility to work other than normal day hours depending on the need to provide support of other HDR business units or team members is required.

Keyword(s): Database Administrator, Database, SQL Servers, IT, IS, Systems Engineer, 081490
Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum 3 years experience in mid to large size organizations with a mission critical, highly available SQL Server environment.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 & 2000
SSIS/DTS
Windows Server 2003
Clustering Services
SAN & Storage design principles
Active Directory
Network principles

Founded in 1917, more than 7,500 professionals
More than 165 locations worldwide. They are ranked No. 16 among Engineering News-Record's 2008 "Top 500 Design Firms" and ranked as the No. 1 healthcare design firm by Modern Healthcare's 2008 "Annual Construction & Design Survey of Healthcare Architects"
Amount of work obtained from repeat clients: 80 percent
Projects in all 50 states and in 60 countries.

Employment prospects good as they exhibit a continued need for information management. Very diversified, international base. Stability of company very solid.

General Dynamics Information Technology
2941 Fairview Park Drive
Suite
100
Falls Church, Virginia 22042-4513
Nicholas D. Chabraja
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer www.generaldynamics.com Job Title Database Manager/Administrator Location NE, Offutt AFB Relocation No Security Clearance Level Secret Security Clearance Basis None Security Clearance Polygraph None Job ID Number 146492 Job Function Information Technology Potential for Deployment No Job Description Demonstrated proficiency performing one or more of the following tasks in support of computer database administration: architects, designs, oversees development of, or administers computerized databases, installs applicable databases onto the appropriate computer operating systems, creates and/or configures databases, uses import utilities to install databases.

BS/BA degree desired in related field

Requires 1-5 years experience.

Provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors.

15,000 employees worldwide, in business as systems integrator for more than 50 years they employ approximately 84,600 people worldwide and anticipate 2008 revenues of approximately $29.5 billion.

Solid company with strong track record and prospects for continued success. Much demand for information management professionals.