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Traits an IT professional should have


There are great opportunities for working in the IT industry, cross-cultural connections create diversity in the workplace and personal opportunities to travel abroad for projects is an added benefit. 

These types of opportunities build character and develop knowledge and social skills. one of the the best ways to learn is to practice it and to practice it you need the environment, the IT industry mostly provides this opportunity. 

Tips to help you get a job in the Tech industry:

1. The most obvious skill needed is technical skills, since the tech industry is always changing so do your research, and find out what you know and what more you need to learn. Technical writing - I didn't think it was a thing!! did you? 

How can you assess technical writing really? 

Technical writing is the complex technical information given to others in simple terms. What do you think? 

2. Update your resume and keep up with the latest developments or upgrades you have developed technically. 

3. Ask a connection how it is to work in a tech industry and the latest updates it has

4. Be open to the opportunities a person like you gets 

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Do you need to adapt to change if you belong in the IT  field? 



Organizational change can be demanding and may constitute a risk factor for employee health and well-being (Armenakis and Harris, 2009, Saksvik et al., 2007). Since organizations are growing at a fast pace it is constantly in-need forand on the outlook of adaptable people to join them. 

The Type of change that is expected for those working in the IT field:

⮚ Short term relocation 

⮚ Constant travel 

⮚ New people to work with 

⮚ Technological updates & knowledge gain 

⮚ Culturally Diverse teams & clients to work with


Who though, should be directly responsible for initiating the change needed? 

This current study therefore addresses the question: what factors can foster employee adjustment to change? 

Can leaders today initiate the change needed? It depends on the resources they have, their teams, the knowledge they possess, their emotional regulation and their drive to support the people under them to become adaptable to change?

According to this perspective, people are intrinsically motivated to obtain, retain, and protect as well as accumulate their resources (Hobfoll, 2001). 

Reference: 

Indeed. (2022). Land a Job in Tech I Indeed Career Quick Tips. https://youtu.be/NCiJVpS1KpA?si=zDZcLLuvkr4PXVE- 

Machteld Van den Heuvel,Evangelia Demerouti, Arnold B.Bakker, Wilmar B. Schaufeli. (2013). Adapting to change: The value of change information and meaning -making. Journal of vocational behaviour. Volume 83,Issue 1, August 2013, Pages 11-21. 

Comments

  1. Thiranda (තිරන්ද) 6 November 2024 at 17:22

    Your points about the need for technical skills and adaptability are spot on, especially in such a fast-paced field.
    I’m curious, though how can IT professionals stay motivated when faced with constant change, like relocations or new tech updates?
    It's important to stay flexible, but also to maintain a sense of stability.
    Your tips for updating resumes and networking are very practical, how do you think someone can balance continuous learning with job performance?
    Great job on outlining these key aspects!

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    1. Competency Development7 November 2024 at 15:59

      Hi Thanks for the feedback. Balancing continuous learning - is a painstaking and time consuming role to play. I am currently working on how best to approach it.

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  2. A P Madushani7 November 2024 at 08:15

    This blog highlights the dynamic nature of the IT industry and emphasizes the need for adaptability. It effectively outlines key job preparation tips and discusses the vital role of leaders in fostering employee adjustment, motivation, and resource support for successful change.

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  3. Kosala Sugandi7 November 2024 at 08:42

    It's becoming increasingly usual in IT to work in culturally diverse teams, as you said. In your opinion, how can IT workers get ready to collaborate with such different groups?

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  4. Competency Development7 November 2024 at 16:02

    We can inform them of the cultureal nuanses of these teams, the words that are normal, the gestures in communication that may look wrong or different and how to tackle it with diplomacy.

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  5. Building a Resilient Workplace Culture: Key Elements for Long-Term Success7 November 2024 at 22:07

    The analysis on the essential traits for personal and professional growth, covering characteristics like adaptability, resilience, and effective communication. It’s a thoughtful read for anyone aiming to understand the competencies that drive individual success and align with organizational values.

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