The major factor, if not the only factor, for getting a
college degree is to have a job.
Information technology may change the way you look at potential careers. I am talking about “virtual jobs.” Never heard of it? Well you are not alone. Just imagine clocking in to work while in
your pajamas at home. The ubiquitous
nature of the internet companies will not need a physical office. Virtual worlds like Second Life are the
obvious starting point for these virtual jobs.
There are online businesses that accommodate people that play in a
virtual world. Players can buy anything
for their avatar in these worlds such as virtual cars and weapons. The virtual money in these worlds can
actually be turned into real money.
Virtual worlds are not just fun and games; some universities use it to
train their students. “Medical schools
such as the University of Kansas Medical Center use Second Life to simulate
medical procedures.” Dentists and can
use this training technology for their profession as well. Any position available in the real world is
available in a virtual world as well.
Virtual Law firms are another way that information
technology is changing how people work. Virtual Law Partners is a firm that only
exists online. They eliminate a big cost
of having a physical office.
ITBusiness is a website that helps companies to build
virtual offices.
“Their suggestions include: 1) hiring a virtual receptionist
and using Skype for outbound long-distance calls, as well as for conference
calls; 2) using on-line software, such as Google Docs and Zoho software, for
word processing, spreadsheets, and other functions that can be stored and
shared online; 3) using a robotic personal assistant, such as Highrise to organize your address
book and to create a caseload for each of your projects; 4) outsourcing your
calendar, such as Google Calendar, which allows users to see, suggest, and
comment on others scheduled activities; 5) holding virtual meetings, such as on
the site GoToMeeting and freeconference.com.”
There are pros and cons with everything; having a virtual office
and virtual employees is no different.
Technology is constantly changing and improving, employees must do the
same. In order for a job seeker to be
employable they must emeries themselves with information technology. The future job seekers need to have the
finger on the electrical pulse of this industry. Employment and the American Economy depend on
information technology.
REFERENCE
http://www.globalization101.org/virtual-jobs/
James Todd
