It is one thing to keep your IT career and it is another thing to keep your IT career while maintaining your mental health. With the rise of the tech industry in this era, the competition for landing an IT job has been tighter more than ever. That said, sustaining your career may also be tough especially to one’s well-being.
Most individuals who have been doing the same job for a long time may often experience burn out. On the other hand, there are those who can keep a smile on their face every day because they love what they do even if they have been in the same job or company for a long time already. Staying motivated and happy with what you do takes a healthy mindset and an undying passion.
To ensure IT career longevity, here are some of the things you need to keep in mind.
Polishing Your Skills
Simply landing a job in a tech company does not guarantee your longevity in the company or that particular career. Keep in mind that technology and modern innovations move at the speed of lightning. What you know now may be obsolete three years from now. In addition, there are thousands or even millions of undergraduates in the tech field. These young minds may be more equipped in modern technology than those ahead of them. In order to ensure longevity in your IT career, you should consistently take note of modern skills companies are looking for and learn them.
Be Culturally Fit
Nowadays, most employers are more concerned about hiring candidates or keeping employees who fit in the modern tech culture more than their experience. While hands-on experience still matters, being a perfect fit to a company’s culture plays an even better role to one’s career. Personal values, passion, modern knowledge, and even clothing are just some of the things that determine if you are culturally fit for a company. Keep in mind that employers are not looking for those who can adapt the culture – they are looking for people who already have these characteristics innate within them.
Improve Soft Skills
In a business setting, you are required to interact with people once in a while to be an effective employee. Remember that you are working with bosses, clients, customers, and team members. That said, you can’t argue the fact that keeping an IT career involves soft skills such as communication skills, time management, and work ethics. Invest in your technical skills but don’t fail to improve on your soft skills as well. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to update your portfolio and resume.
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