Why or why not? Are there joDs this is the case?

$5.$ If you are majoring in computer science, you may find that some survey developers, but not software engineers $($and vice versa$).$ How similar are these jobs and can you use data on one of these job titles to estimate pay rates for the other title? Also, where does the job of computer programmer fit in$?$

$6.$ Check out pay levels for these types of jobs in your school's career office. How does the pay for jobs advertised in your career office differ from the pay levels on

salary.com? Why do you think these differences exist?

$7.$ How could you use this information while negotiating your salary in your job after graduation? What data would you provide to support your "asking price"? What factors will influence whether or not you get what you ask for?

$8.$ What is the relevant labor market for these jobs? How big are the differences between salaries in dif ferent locations?

$9.$ For each job, compare the median salary to the low and high averages. How much variation exists What factors might explain this variation in pay rates for the same job?

$10.$ Look for a description of how these salary data are developed. Do you think it provides enoug information? Why or why not? Discuss some of the factors that might impair the accuracy of thes data. What are the implications of using inaccurate salary data for individuals or companies?

$11.$ With this information available for free, why would you bother with consultants' surveys?

$12.$ If you were a manager, how would you justify paying one of your employees either higher or lon than the results shown on this website?