Think about yourself worthy to be called as IT professional, how do you see yourself 10 years from now, what are your strategies to get there?When I read this phrase, I cannot see my self 10 years from now, maybe 3 to 5 years. I mean 10 years was too long to be an IT professional, right?
IT professsions? Am I in?Am I worthy to be called as an IT professional? As we further discuss, what do you is an It professional? Is it the person who just knows how to use a computer?What is an Information Technology Professional?When we say professional, it is a member of a vocation founded upon specialized educational training. The word professional traditionally means a person who has obtained a degree in a professional field. The term professional is used more generally to denote a white collar working person, or a person who performs commercially in a field typically reserved for hobbyists or amateurs.How can I strategies my steps to get there? I mean my goals...As what I have researched, here are some steps to achieve your goals:1.Find out what is it that you want to achieve. Write a one-sentence definition of your goal. Work on this sentence until it is clear and to the point.2.Read this sentence several times before falling asleep at night, and upon waking up in the morning.3.Visualize your goal for some minutes, several times a day. In your mind's eye see your goal as achieved.4.Keep an expectant mood and with an open mind. This will help you become more attentive and aware of ideas and opportunities that will come your way, and which will help you achieve your goal.5.Exercise your will power and self-discipline to keep your focus on the goal, and to stick to your resolve to succeed. Do not let anything distract you or make you deviate from your goal.6.Go on, even if there are obstacles on the way or you see no progress. Those who persevere succeed.7.Silence is power. Do not talk too much on what you want to achieve. Concentrate on doing, not on talking. Too much talking with others about your desires and goals dissipate your inner powers. Learn to concentrate and channel your energy toward achieving your goal. Other than this, just like in an organization they a strategic planning. What is strategic planning?Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people.Strategic planning is the formal consideration of an organization's future course. All strategic planning deals with at least one of three key questions:1."What do we do?" 2."For whom do we do it?" 3."How do we excel?" These key questions are simple questions that we can relate to our lives.
First is we have to know if what is the purpose of our actions? How come that we want to achieve it?Secondly, for whom do we do it? Who can benefit itAnd lastly, how do we excel? What are the progresses of our actions?I think, 3 to 5 years from now I can be an IT professional, but in what specific job? Im not really sure yet but here are some of my options:INTERNET / WEB DESIGN Web sites are coming up all the time all over the world. Web professionals develop and maintain web pages and web sites on the Internet. Internet design and development is a combination of two skill sets: Programming as well as art/graphic design. Web development can be regarded as a special form of programming. Web developers are involved in creating models, graphic designs, web page designs, testing and troubleshooting.Popular Web development tools include HTML, Macromedia’s Dreamweaver and Microsoft’s Frontpage. Web development requires creativity and attention to detail. Although programming skills are important, it is also vital that the Web developer has a flair for presentation and aesthetics. Web development in addition involves a fair amount of testing and problem solving. What I have given is a general guide. There are no hard and fast rules. As a lot depends on opportunities at your disposal and your working environment. In small organizations, the job functions tend to overlap. While larger organizations are more compartmentalized. For example, in certain places, an individual can combine the tech support and networking functions. And in some other places, the function of the programmer, DBA and web designer may be all rolled into one. As you can see, there really are wide varieties of positions available to you in the IT world. Now it's up to you to find a category of work that fits your background, personality and desires. You may also need to get a practical feel of the job. Also be resourceful in acquiring career information. A popular and enlightening career forum is the free IT Career seminar series (http://www.jidaw.com/itcareer.html#seminars) But note that choosing a career path is not all that you need to succeed in IT. Attitude, knowledge and experience are all key success factors.While there are opportunities in all areas of IT, Technical support is usually regarded as the best area for a beginner to gain a good working knowledge of the basics of the IT profession. You may not make much to start with, but if you are serious you can enhance your value as a professional. Hands-on experience gained especially in the area of problem solving is invaluable for starting an IT Career. PCs can be seen in every sphere of life now. What this means is that it is easier for a newcomer in tech support to get experience and get a foot in the door, as opportunities are virtually limitless. This is quite unlike a newcomer with skills in more complex applications that are not commonplace. THE ENGINEERThe Engineering profession is one of the oldest in IT. Engineering specifically has to do with designing and supporting Computer Hardware. Computer hardware covers a wide range including: Computer Monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, Multimedia. Engineering is not limited to the PC world. Minicomputers and Mainframe computers are included too. Furthermore, in the IT environment, engineering equipment includes Power Protection equipment such as Stabilizers, Surge protectors and Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS). The Engineer designs the different parts that make up the computer equipment. Design is the major function of the Engineer - design of microprocessors, integrated circuits and circuit boards used in computer equipment. Design is complex, challenging and definitely intellectually stimulating. It is for the creative minded. The creative ability must usually be complemented by research and study efforts. It is the design aspect of engineering along with research that accounts for most of the innovations and new products in Hardware technology. Design requires a solid intellectual background, logical thinking, attention to detail and the ability to focus for long periods. Another important function of the Engineer is Technical Support. Common titles of Tech Support personnel include: Technical Support Representative, Systems Engineer, Customer Service Representative, Help Desk Support, PC Support Specialist, PC Maintenance Professional, Sales Support Technician, Maintenance Engineer.Technical support involves the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of computers and related equipment. To effectively carry out preventive and curative measures, logical skills and a real understanding of how the equipment works will come into play here.It involves a fair amount of human interaction. Tech support therefore requires patience, as well as problem-solving and strong communication skills. REFLECTION:I have chosen those options because I think it is where I want to be. It is more important that you like what you are doing and of course you are earning from it.Blog blog blog...http://shecapacillo.blogspot.com/References:http://www.jidaw.com/myitcareer.html
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