Developing your career is a planned activity. These are just a few points to consider when evaluating you next option.
- Get an IT related qualification - ideally an honours degree, 2.1 or above.
- Work for companies that are fully committed to IT - if you really want to be at the cutting edge then you want to be with an IT service supplier or vendor.
- Choose companies where there is a good track record of staff development and retention, and a clear commitment to training on both a personal and business level.
- Select companies that are still in a growth mode and who are committed to promoting from within. The opportunities for personal growth will come your way quicker.
- Work for Companies that have a positive brand image or a particular unique selling point.
- Develop a career history that shows commitment to your employers and a track record of success and promotion.
- Understand the competitive position of companies in your market place.
- Broaden your knowledge of how different organisations approach the same types of issues.
- Make the most of any opportunities to attend IT events or conferences. Embrace the opportunity to speak at these if it is offered.
- Always feel that your personal values and goals are in sync with those of the company and that you like and respect the people with whom you will be working.
- Ensure that there is no potential for conflict between your personal and work commitments-particularly in the areas of hours, travel and time away from home.
- Nurture an interest in a team activity - outside of the industry or computing.
- Learn a second European language.
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