Soft Skills IT Professionals Should Acquire
Having strong resumes in the Information Technology field is obviously imperative to nabbing IT jobs. However, having some key soft skills carries a surprising amount of weight in the interview process for IT managers and IT recruiters. While the value of these soft skills is different depending on the IT recruiting companies and jobs, the list of skills below are all worth working on as an IT professional.
Service skills: Working on these skills pay off particularly well in support positions or positions with a lot of client/end user interaction.
1. Flexibility/adaptability
2. Problem-solving skills
3. Positive attitude
4. Customer service
Internal Employee skills: These skills will serve anybody well within the office. Whether it comes to how managers or co-works view you, these skills will come in handy.
1. Confidence
2. Independence and work ethic
3. Ability to accept and use feedback
4. Creativity
5. Time management
6. Teamwork
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AVID (Applications, Voice, Internet, Data) Technical Resources is a leading Information Technology recruiting company. Specializing in placing contract and permanent personnel in both Infrastructure Support and Applications Development positions, AVID has a national presence supporting clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies.
Headquartered in Boston, MA, AVID has achieved tremendous growth since the firm's inception in 2003. This has triggered numerous national awards and recognition, such as being named to Inc. 500 Magazine's list of 5,000 Fastest Growing Privately-held Companies in the US in 2010, 2011 and 2013. Additionally, the firm boasts of having more than 100 five-star reviews on Google from clients and candidates who rave about their experience and interaction with the firm's recruiters.
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