After studying this chapter you will be able to: Why technology is an important job skill, how to find a job using technology, to describe careers in information technology, how to present your job skills using technology. | Presentations Unit Tech Talk: Technology in Careers Using Technology at Work (pg. 305–306) Use Technology to Find a Job (pg. 307) Choose a Career in Technology (pg. 308) Prepare for a Career (pg. 309) Projects Project 1: Create a Presentation (pg. 311–325) Project 2: Enhance a Presentation (pg. 326–341) Project 3: Deliver a Presentation (pg. 342–351) Contents Starting with You Why do you think it is important to identify your audience before you create a slide show presentation? To find out, go to the Online Learning Center at . Choose Before You Read Quizzes and take the Unit 7 Pre-Quiz. Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation Technology in Careers Why technology is an important job skill How to find a job using technology To describe careers in information technology How to present your job skills using technology You Will Learn Key Terms information technology (IT) electronic job market pg. 305–310 Presentation Technology in | Presentations Unit Tech Talk: Technology in Careers Using Technology at Work (pg. 305–306) Use Technology to Find a Job (pg. 307) Choose a Career in Technology (pg. 308) Prepare for a Career (pg. 309) Projects Project 1: Create a Presentation (pg. 311–325) Project 2: Enhance a Presentation (pg. 326–341) Project 3: Deliver a Presentation (pg. 342–351) Contents Starting with You Why do you think it is important to identify your audience before you create a slide show presentation? To find out, go to the Online Learning Center at . Choose Before You Read Quizzes and take the Unit 7 Pre-Quiz. Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation Technology in Careers Why technology is an important job skill How to find a job using technology To describe careers in information technology How to present your job skills using technology You Will Learn Key Terms information technology (IT) electronic job market pg. 305–310 Presentation Technology in Careers Most jobs today require at least basic information technology (IT) skills: Understand hardware and software basics Troubleshoot (solve) common computer problems Use the Internet and e-mail Use word processing software Create and working with spreadsheets Work with databases Create and giving electronic presentations information technology (IT) The ability to create, install, and use computer systems and software. (pg. 305) Using Technology at Work pg. 305–306 Presentation What Careers Use Technology? Some professions require more specialized technology skills, such as: Using computerized machinery Creating models using software Using diagnostic tools Using project management tools Using Technology at Work pg. 305–306 Technology in Careers Presentation Using Technology at Work pg. 305–306 Technology in Careers Presentation Draw Conclusions How might the following professionals use computers? Using Technology at Work Technology in Careers 1. Office assistant 2. Artist 3. Teacher
