"Don't Flee From IT, Career Expert Says"
SearchWindows2000.com, January 25
Matthew Moran, author of the new book "The IT Career Builder's Toolkit: A Complete Guide to Building Your Information Technology Career in Any Economy," discounts the notion that now is not a good time to pursue a career in IT. In addition to offering some tidbits of advice on ways to build a successful IT career, Moran also emphasizes the types of realistic expectations that employees must have about working within the IT sector in today's economy.
Moran explains that it is no longer possible to expected a "linear path that moves from end to end" for an IT career. Instead, job seekers must be able to find several different paths to get the same results as someone else. For example, Moran points out that not all IT careers begin and end in an IT department. In addition, it's important not to overlook the opportunities available in small businesses: "I'm a big believer in that small business market. From a career standpoint, you're not just one of 25 technologists running around. You are the person they go to."
In addition to having strong technical skills, job seekers should also have a certain level of business savvy or business acumen. According to Moran, a strong understanding of business concepts and business practices will allow one's technical skills to advance more rapidly and get better overall. Moran also offers advice on how to find career opportunities in smaller market spaces and how to avoid thinking solely in terms of titles and positions
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Basically, I should have applied for some business classes during my school year. Oh well, but I do have a very good business savvy mind. That is why I have always picked on the stupidity of business majors, to me it mostly common sense. I guess I will be paying more attention to THE APPRENTICE on NBC more closely. hmmmmm.
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