Posted by Our Techie on March 21, 2016
Almost all IT graduates are trained in the basic IT skills in colleges.
So most of them have predictable skills such as knowledge of C++,
JavaScript or .Net. But what most students forget is the development
of soft skills. Soft skills are highly essential in building a successful
career and life.
This post enumerates for you, 5 soft skills IT
professionals need to make it in the IT world.
5 Soft Skills for IT Professionals
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Communication:
Every IT system is relevant only in the perspective of a business.
So IT professionals need the ability to communicate
well with people at all levels in an organization,
from help desk assistants and end users to company directors.
It is important to be able to listen and understand, as well as
explain technology at an appropriate level for the audience.
In client-focusing roles, IT professionals must communicate clearly with clients.
This is important to understand their requirements and define systems accordingly.
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Planning and Organization:
Being a project-focused industry, good planning and organization skills are
essential for freshers entering the IT industry.
This is so that they can manage tasks on different
projects with different deadlines and competing priorities.
Effective planning makes it possible to anticipate problems and challenges.
Such anticipation helps transform problems into positive opportunities.
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Drive, Motivation and Enthusiasm:
“Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning.”
Denis Waitley’s quote hold true for all work, but so much more for the booming IT sector.
Drive and motivation are essential for working in this incredibly fast-paced industry.
You need to enjoy taking on new challenges, pushing boundaries and looking towards the future.
Graduate recruiters warm to enthusiastic candidates because they know that
enthusiastic people are motivated people.
- Problem Solving:
Defining and solving problems is an integral part of any IT job.
You would be required to define problems in a timely manner,
identify the root causes, and then gather relevant information to find
appropriate solutions.
But problem-solving goes beyond resolving just technical issues.
Your job would also entail suggesting enhancements to existing procedures
and processes to deliver improved service, a better product and most importantly,
satisfied clients.
- Team work:
Work in every company is all about teamwork. This is true for the IT sector as well. Teamwork is essential for sharing knowledge, establishing and building relationships. It supports all the people involved on a project. Teamwork requires interpersonal skills and at times, leadership qualities. These help you to choose you plan of action considering and responding appropriately to the behavior and motives of others, adapting your personal style accordingly, or stepping out in front to bring others with you.
Having listed these 5 soft skills IT professionals need, we hope to have helped you to understand what is expected of you in the IT industry. And there is another good news- all these skills can be developed with some effort from your side. But whether or not to develop these, is in your hand.
Stay tuned to this blog post to find some Tips to Develop the 5 Soft Skills IT Professionals need.
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