This Tuesday (19) is celebrated the IT Professional Day🇧🇷 The date honors employees who work in the area of information technology — IT professionals also celebrate the Computer Day on August 15th, the date of the appearance of the first mass-produced putador.
In industry, this is an essential area. Today, there are countless processes that can be optimized or even automated with the help of IT specialists. Be it programmers, software engineers, database administrators, the segment has never been so in evidence.
A survey carried out in July this year by Revelo reinforces this scenario: IT-focused hires in the first months of 2021 amounted to 95,6% of the total recorded in 2019.
Thinking about it, many companies seek to stand out in this competitive market by adopting the strategy of investing in differentiated professionals — it is worth mentioning that Brazil is considered one of the countries with the best programmers, ranking 38th out of 50 in the latest survey carried out by HackerRank.
Therefore, we have prepared a special content about skills that an IT professional or student must develop to stand out. The good news is that you don't have to go to college to put them into practice.
know how to unite
An IT professional usually works closely with other people in the field. Therefore, in any profession, expressing yourself clearly, whether speaking or writing, is an essential 'soft skill' to interact with your boss and other employees.
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Some skills that are also in evidence, in addition to good interpersonal communication, are: empathy, persuasion, creativity, communication and organization.
be proactive
The job market is driven by innovation, something that stands out even more in the IT sector. Therefore, be proactive, that is, try to work to try to prevent or work around problems before they appear.
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try to innovate
Remember the innovation? Well, a good IT specialist is always looking for news that can bring gains to a company.
One tip is to try to read, keep up to date, and build a good network. That way, your walk will be less difficult over the years.
It has already been noticed that the search for knowledge is a key factor in this area. Therefore, keep in mind that whoever gets into IT must also adopt a continuous study routine.
In the end, always try to learn, since in IT new technologies are emerging all the time. Understanding which ones are highlighted in the market helps you to always stay one step ahead of your competitors.
master english
Another tip is to learn English as soon as possible. Proficiency in the language makes a big difference in the area of information technology. Fluent English can also allow a professional to apply for job openings abroad.
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