Computer Programmer
Comprehensive Sites
ACM: Computing Degrees and CareersThis informational site contains numerous links on degrees and careers in computing. It also features an extensive list of FAQs regarding computing careers, and helpful tips on choosing a college major.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer ProgrammersFind occupational information at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, including employment, job outlook and wages, projections data, and links to important sources of additional information for specific programming languages.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer ProgrammersFind occupational information at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, including employment, job outlook and wages, projections data, and links to important sources of additional information for Computer Programmers.
O-netOnline: Computer ProgrammersThis site provides detailed lists on what specific skills, and tools you will need as a computer programmer. Tasks you may be expected to perform are also listed.
Occupational Titles
Computer Programmer Computer Software Engineers Computer Systems Analysts
Accredited Academic Programs
Associates Degree programs at community colleges Bachelors & Masters degree programs at colleges & universities
Salary Levels
PayScale: Computer Programmer SalariesThe chart at this site lists the median salary for air traffic controllers, according to years of experience. Learn about how lucrative this career might be, and find further information here on salary according to employer type or location.
Professional Organizations
Association for Computing MachineryAccording to the ACM, this organization is “the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society.” This site contains volumes of information on what’s going on in the computing world, as well as upcoming events, access to publications, and information on becoming a member.
IEEE Computer SocietyThe IEE is 62 years old and has over 85,000 members. Learn about upcoming conferences, educational opportunities, and news in the computer world on this site.
International Association for Computer Information SystemsThe non-profit IACIS is comprised of computer professionals looking to network and share ideas. They host an annual conference in addition to publishing numerous papers.
Systems Administrator GuildSAGE hosts an annual conference, has a large job board, and publishes numerous booklets and white pages. Learn about the numerous member benefits on this site.
Licensing & Certification
Certifications for Computer ProfessionalsGet a certificate in data processing, computer programming, or as a systems professional from the ICCP. Find out what you need for certification, sign up for training, or schedule an exam on this site.
High-Paying Certifications in the Computer IndustryThis about.com site lists the top 15 highest paying certifications in the computer industry.
List of Information Technology CertificationsThis site offers a comprehensive list of certifications available, as well as links to the sites that provide testing and training.
Job Opportunity Sources
ComputerJobs.comUpload your resume, search available positions on this site. You can also sign up to have pertinent jobs emailed to you, or browse jobs by selecting from a list of skills.
Dice.com: Tech JobsDice is a large job site that specifically targets the tech industry. Search by keyword, location, or both, and sign up for the site to automatically email you when matches are found.
Jobs for ProgrammersJobs for Programmers has a list of the most popular jobs on the site, an area for you to upload your resume, and the ability to search for jobs by keyword or location. It also features a number of articles on finding the career right for you, and an e-newsletter that you can sign up for.
Publications
Computer & Software PublicationsA list of the top 100 computer and software magazines, including links.
Computer MagazineComputer is published by the IEEE Computer Society, and contains articles on cutting edge technology as well as industry news. This site also includes calls for papers and their editorial calendar for submissions.
ComputerworldThe Computerworld site is updated daily with current news and events in the computing world. This site also has links to jobs, blogs, podcasts, whitepapers, webcasts, and more.
PC WorldThis busy site is filled with product reviews, articles, news, white papers and much more.
Smart ComputingSubscribe to this magazine to search and view articles, links to articles on current computing events are available without subscription.
Online Forums & Blogs
Computer Forum.comThis forum is a great place to post a question about nearly any computer issue, hardware or software. Hundreds of posts are updated daily.
Computer Forums.orgNumerous computer related posts populate this forum. You must register before posting.
Computer-Juice ForumComputer Juice Forum says it’s a place for “Free PC Help, IT Support, and Repairs. This site has dozens of threads for numerous hardware and software questions.
Computer-Juice ForumComputer Juice Forum says it’s a place for “Free PC Help, IT Support, and Repairs. This site has dozens of threads for numerous hardware and software questions.
Career Videos
Career Voyages: Videos on Computer FieldsChoose from a long list of videos detailing various careers in the field of computing.
