Internet Careers

Working on the Web

The growth of the Internet industry over the last decade has brought with it some new job titles. For example, had any one ever heard of a Webmaster prior to the mid-1990s? It also redefined some existing job titles. Advertising sales agents used to sell space in magazines, newspapers, and on radio and television. Over the last decade they've added Web sites to their repertoire. If you are interested in working in the Internet industry, here are some occupations to consider.

Webmaster
From Jennifer Kyrnin, About.com's Web Design Guide: "A Webmaster is the person (or group) who maintains the Web server and keeps it running." More

Graphic Designers
From Eric Miller, About.com's Guide to Graphic Design: "A graphic designer is responsible for arranging and using elements on different types of media (such as a poster, a package or a website), most likely with the use of a graphics software program ..." More

Writers and Editors
Writers gather information through personal observation, library and Internet research, and interviews. They organize that information and use the written word to express ideas and convey information. More

Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct research and design the computer-related activities of firms. More

Advertising Sales Agents
Advertising sales agents sell advertising space on Web sites. More

Product Managers
From Laura Schneider, About.com's Guide to Marketing: "Product managers plan, develop, and direct the marketing efforts for a particular brand or product." More

Technical Support Specialists
Technical support professionals offer help to computer users, or in this case, Internet users or Web site visitors. These support professionals may offer assistance, inhouse, to employees. More