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Careers '85Tuesday, October 29. 19855 CeoTropyfteir sdeirac gDiinti mni(aiini jofe ccdditd petto ttitoirn By SCOTT LARSEN Staff Writer "These industries are still strong and need people trained in data processing," Harris said. An increase in the number of computer science Students can also make themselves more attractive graduates during a computer industry slump has to employers by taking additional classes and getting created a weak job outlook for computer science practical experience, she said, majors, said Marcia B. Harris, director of University Computer science majors who have an interest in Career Planning and Placement Services. Harris is business should try to take introductory business or also a career counselor for UNC computer science majors. Thoueh the computer industry is in a slump, a w a - accounting courses, Harris aaaea. Three courses, Business Applications, Software Engineering Lab, and Operating Systems, are courses number of computer science graduates will still find employers repeatedly ask about, she said jobs with software companies, Harris said "Other students, by necessity or interest, are looking for jobs outside computer firms," Harris said. A recent New York Times article said many computer science graduates are finding themselves in other industries such as auto manufacturing and security companies, which are making increased use of computers. Students may want to take an electronics course to learn how computer hardware operates, she added. "Any practical experience also puts a student at a distinct advantage with prospective employers," Harris said. Summer internships, part-time jobs and volunteer work on campus to help various departments Manv rnmmitpr crienre oraduates are hecomine automate their functions are all possible ways to gain independent computer consultants, the article said, valuable experience. Those who know how to operate computers can teach The UNC Computer Science department offers a others how to set up systems for various businesses degree in mathematics with a concentration in and decide upon and purchase computer equipment computer science at the undergraduate level and a for firms. Master's and Ph.D. at the graduate level, said Ruth Many traditional companies have now started wide E. Doster, administrative assistant. f T 1 T-l use oi computer systems, narns saia. .inese traditional industries include banks, manufacturers and insurance companies. "Employers regard UNC's computer science program very highly," Doster said. Mmmliy lob oMook good By TODD GOSSETT Staff Writer M inority students Career oppor tunities for minorities are much the same as for other students, says Marion Holmes, a counselor at the UNC Career Planning & Place ment Service. The job situation for minorities has improved in the past two decades because they have more job opportunities, she said. "It is easier for them to get a college education now than 20 years ago," said Holmes, coordi nator for this year's Minority Career Fair. "Efforts such as the Minority Career Fair are excellent oppor tunities to bring minority students into contact with potential employers." If prejudice is a factor in hiring, there is nothing a minority appli cant can do. said Hayden Ren wick, associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences. He added many companies hired "token" minorities. Ulti mately, he said, if there is no prejudice in a situation and a minority is qualified for a job, then the minority will have an equal chance at employment. Renwick and Holmes said they felt optimistic about the future for minority career opportunities. Career opportunities are available for minorities if they are qualified and should improve as prejudice weakens. 6 ML American Heart Association 2 OffiF of all frames in stock with purchase of prescription lenses PTICIANS We would be more than happy to arrange an eye examination for you. 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Consider studying at a prestigious major university in a challenging two-year fulltime MBA program that is located in the heart of the booming Mid-South Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Cynthia N. Salley Assistant Director of Admission Will be on campus to meet with students interested in management careers oru Thursday, October 31 For an interview appointment sign up at Office of Career Planning & Placement Services AH interested students, regardless of undergraduate major, are invited 0 W E N r mi a miff)) Minnr TOE M (HA D) C? Q D IJS iJrfJ IJ f"m i h A im :;(Q)
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