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Information Technology is a ever-changing field. Mainframe programmers were "it" in the late 70's into the early 90's then came client servers and everything changed. Today the Web is changing the field even more. And throughout the changes, from mainframes, mid-range, client servers to the intranet, web servers, and wide area networks.
Once not all that long ago, one could easily expect to work the same job at the same company, with the same skill set, for most of their career and never had to worry if they would soon be outdated. Those days are gone. Companies are demanding fresh faces, sharp skills, fast thinkers, creative ideas, and a variety of skill sets that will help them move quickly into this ever changing global economy.
Technology can change rapidly, and it is vital to keep current. In this fast moving econmony , we must all look to the future and be mindful of where our skills and talents will fit in tomorrow, accomplished by watching out the technical future, consistently updating their skill sets, up-to-date with what your companies future plans and skills they would be requiring. Hence, k eeping your skills current can make or break your career in the tech industry.
Each client's needs and each executive's talents are unique. Our mission in every search we conduct is to find the perfect fit. The skills you have...... and the skills they want. |
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Critical and Analytical thinking -- seeing the big picture and being analytical; comprehending what you read. |
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Communication and Interpersonal -- getting your point across effectively when writing, speaking and relating well to others. |
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Teamwork -- working well with others to achieve common goals. |
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Fliexibility and Adaptability -- enthusiastically adopting new systems or procedures and ability to adapt quickly and accept the changes. |
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Computer Skills -- working knowledge with computers. |
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Visionary qualities -- brainstorming, looking to the future, setting goals. |
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Self-motivation -- showing a willingness to take the initiative. |
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Globally-minded -- understanding and showing an interest in other cultures and getting along with diverse groups of people. |
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Detail Oriented – paying attention to instructions and being careful about small details. Learn to write / document everything down and keep track of them. |
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Proficiency with information -- being inquisitive, curious, and resourceful; knowing how to conduct research. |
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Honesty and Integrity –being true to ones values like truthfulness, wholeness, goodness, and excellence. |
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Transferable or portable Skills -- include diplomacy, leadership, efficiency, sales ability, decision-making, project-managing, writing and oral presentation. |
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Strong work ethic -- one's attitude towards work and life that influences perceptions, relationships, trust, and performance evaluations of others. |
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Your ability to identify and make the most of your skills can mean the difference between success and failure in a job search or in the achievement of career goals. Once you realise that you are very skilled, you'll be better able to "sell" yourself to employers as exactly the type of candidate they are in search for. |
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