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Tables of Contents for Webmaster and Information Technology Career Starter
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction Why Enter the Information Technology Field?
ix
The Hottest Jobs and How to Get Them
1
18
Roles and Responsibilities
2
1
A Description of Each Role
3
2
Who Fulfills These Roles?
5
1
The Webmaster
6
1
Where Do Webmasters Work?
7
1
Companies that Create and Manage Websites as a Business
7
1
Companies that Use Websites to Do Their Business
8
1
Hot Internet Sites for Webmasters
9
1
Sample Job Descriptions
9
5
Why Become a Webmaster? The Future Outlook
14
1
Salaries: What Webmasters Earn
14
1
Is a Webmaster Career Right for You?
15
2
The Inside Track: John DePalm, VP Database and Customer Information, Primedia Magazine and Internet Group
17
2
All About Training Programs
19
26
Planning: Before You Begin Your Training Program
20
2
Why Should You Get Training?
22
1
The Competitive Job Market
23
1
How to Evaluate Training Programs
24
1
Questions to Ask about Training Programs
25
4
Descriptions of the Major Types of Training
29
1
A Sample Webmaster Curriculum
30
3
Academic- and Vendor-Affiliated Training Programs
33
1
Academic Computer Training Programs
33
3
Tips on Applying to Academic Programs
36
1
How to Make the Most of Your Training Program
36
5
Making the Most of Your Career Placement/Counseling Office
41
1
The Inside Track: Alex Spinelli, CTO, ComedyCentral.com
42
3
Directory of Training Programs and Financial Aid: Discovering the Possibilities
45
36
The Certified Internet Webmaster Certification
48
2
What to Consider When Choosing a Training Program
50
1
Academic Programs Offered by Colleges and Universities
51
2
Training Programs Offered by Technical Schools
53
1
Vendor-Affiliated Training Programs
54
3
Distance Learning Programs
57
2
Taking The Next Step: Financial Aid and Scholarships for the Training You Need
59
15
Additional Resources
74
3
Financial Aid Acronyms Key
77
1
Inside Track: Brian Murillo, Technology Intern, Learning Express
78
3
How to Land Your First Job
81
18
Conducting Your Job Search
82
1
Taking a Deadline-Oriented Approach to Your Job Search Efforts
83
1
Playing the Field and Understanding What's Out There
84
1
Finding the Jobs Available
85
8
Networking
93
3
Inside Track: Christie Asmussen, Webmaster, Learning Express
96
3
Writing Your Resume
99
36
What Goes into a Resume?
99
16
How to Organize Your Resume
115
6
Resume Creation Tips
121
1
Creating the Content of Your Resume
122
11
The Inside Track: Grant Nodine, Director of Web Operations, NHL.com
133
2
Cover Letters and the Job Interview Process
135
16
Cover Letters
135
1
Participating In Successful Interviews
136
7
Job Interviews: What Not To Do
143
2
Follow Up
145
2
Participating In Internships
147
3
The Inside Track: Mike Harp, Director of Technology, FANSOnly Network
150
1
How to Succeed Once You've Landed the Job
151
18
Managing Work Relationships: Basic Rules
151
3
Managing Relationships with Your Coworkers
154
1
Managing Your Relationship with Your Boss
155
3
Fitting into the Workplace Culture
158
1
Managing Your Time
159
2
Managing Life and a Job
161
1
Finding a Mentor
161
2
Surviving Your First Weeks at a New Job
163
3
A Few Final Thoughts
166
1
The Inside Track: Ariel Rey, Director of Production, FOXNEWS.com
167
2
Appendix A Professional Associations
169
4
Appendix B Additional Resources
173
10
Appendix C Accrediting Bodies
183