Critical Skills To Save Your Job(Or Get You One) in 2011 January 27, 2011
Ann Marie Griffin
The Association of Information Technology ProfessionalsLos Angeles Chapter
So what’s IT-trendy in 2011?
Software as a
Service
Virtual Teamwork
Virtualization
Smaller staffs and shorter timelines
Sources: “5 significant trends for 2011” Computerworld, Scot Finnie, October 11, 2010; “Top Ten Business Predictions for 2011” CIO Magazine, Michael Friedenberg, November 19, 2010
Outsourcing
Cloud Computi
ng
MobileTechnology
Real-time
analyticsSmarter Security!
Social
Media
BusinessProcessFocus
What’s hot this year?
11 HOT SKILLS FOR 2011:► Programming and Application Development► Project Management► Help Desk/Technical Support► Networking► Security► Data Center► Web 2.0► Telecommunications► Business Intelligence► Collaboration Architecture► Business Acumen and Communication Skills
Source: “11 Hot Skills for 2011” Computerworld, Stacy Collett, September 13, 2010
KNOW YOUR ROLE! (beyond your job description)
DISCOVER:► Why does this job exist?► What exactly is expected of you?► What’s the political environment?► What are the unwritten rules?► How does it support your boss?► Who impacts you? Who do you impact?► What’s the future of this role (Growth? Decline?)
KNOW YOURSELF! (beyond your resume!)
KNOW YOUR FIT!
OR
Source: “21 Things Hiring Managers Wish You Knew” U.S. News & World Report, Alison Green, June 19, 2010
HIRING MANAGERS WANT YOU TO BE HONEST!
Think of it like dating! A bad match can be painful!
KNOW YOUR DEAL! (beyond your paycheck)
KNOW YOUR BACKUP PLAN!
BRAINSTORM:► How else could you
earn income?
► How do your strengths and interests translate into marketable value?
► What might you start investigating now as your potential next move?
► Who’s in your network?
Remember!
Use these skills ROUTINELY to shine at your job:► Choose a good fit► Keep getting real value► Have a backup plan
See how this helps you:► Sustain high performance► Generate creative ideas► Increase your confidence ► Differentiate your contribution
“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the
shade?”~ Benjamin Franklin
Thank You
Ann Marie Griffin
website: annmariegriffin.comphone: (424)241-2642email: [email protected]
The Association of Information Technology ProfessionalsLos Angeles Chapter
