Interactive Jobs

1. From what you have learned previously on this unit, and from the job advertisement, explain what you think each job entails.
a. Web Designer
This job might entail making webpage’s for companies that need them quickly and would want them done professionally
b. Junior Web Developer
The role will also produce email templates, forms, tracking codes, banners (Flash/GIF) and provide continuous SEO maintenance (page titles/descriptions). In addition you will develop demo videos for the website and support the development of our online FX/payments transactional platform where required.
c. E-Learning Instructional Designer - Hampshire
The Instructional designer role will be directly engaged with all elements of the ADDIE model including analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The instructional designer role will be responsible for the design of the learning interactions, assessments, evaluation and all learning components of the on-line learning and defining and documenting instructional standards and guidelines.

2. If listed, what is the salary for each job? Using the chart on the main page, assess whether this is above or below average in the industry.
a. £40,000 above the average which is at £35,000
b. £25,000 - £34,000 + bonus + benefits
c. £25,000 - £35,000 per annum

3. What qualifications / skills / experience would you need in order to apply for these jobs?
a. Have a strong grasp of user-centred design and brand awareness. Creativity, flair and strong sense of design with an eye for upcoming trends and the general direction of the online creative space, Excellent skills in Adobe Studio / Adobe Suite;
Photoshop
Illustrator
Fireworks and to show an understanding of Flash whether it be by using the application itself or through storyboarding.
Have a strong grasp of user-centred design and brand awareness
A strong online portfolio
b. Experience must include previous commercial web development, relevant IT/computing degree. Web development skills will include: Experience with Web Content Management System (SiteCore CMS), HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, .Net, C#, Sql Server.
c. Skills required for this role include:
** Knowledge of Learning Content Management systems
** Knowledge of learning Management & Internal Training Management Systems
** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
** Presentation skills.
** Time and project management skills.


4. You might notice that some jobs are advertised by job agencies. What is a job agency and how do they make their money?
a. Job agencies are company that helps you look for jobs and employment, they get their money from the company that employs the person, they get a 3rd of the pay that the person would get.
b. Job agencies are company that helps you look for jobs and employment, they get their money from the company that employs the person, they get a 3rd of the pay that the person would get.
c. Job agencies are company that helps you look for jobs and employment, they get their money from the company that employs the person, they get a 3rd of the pay that the person would get.

5. Explain what is meant by 'Permanent' and 'Contract' in the job market.
A permanent job is where you are sure that you will keep the job rather than if you are on contract where you will not know if you still have the job at the end of the contract.

6. Find at least two other sources for job advertisements in the interactive industry and link to them.
Internet World - www.internetworld.co.uk (Trade Fair)


7. Besides advertisements, how else might you meet potential employers?

Befriend one of the companies workers at a trade fair