Job attributes

Characteristics valued by employers in the IT industry

The IT industry is growing very fast nowdays and they want employees with a specific attributes to work for them.  I will like to talk about some of the main attributes they are looking from an employee.

Qualification

Technical knowledge is valued by employers because it shows you have the knowledge to do a specific job.  Some employers valued technical knowledge very highly, because you must be capable and have a technical knowledge to use the company`s equipment to do the job. 

Experience

Experience is valued by employers because it shows that you have the ability to do the job.  Many jobs require you to have some experience, a previous employer stating that you have had some experience with the job is a good way proving you have experience.

Good working procedures

Good working procedures are valued by employers because it shows you can follow company rules and keep the company running smoothly.  Employers don`t want any disturbances to the company`s schedule and they want tasks completed on time, therefore they set down these working procedures for employees to follow. 

Health and Safety

Health and Safety is valued by employers because it shows you have the ability to conduct yourself in a safe way and take care of people around you.  You must be aware of the Health & Safety at Work act 1974, Some employers value it very highly, because when you are handling specialist equipment, they need to know you are going to handle it in a safe manner. 

Security

Security is valued by employers because data theft is the most commonly found security breach as employees details are stored on company`s computers, you must be aware of your responsibilities, respect in the work place and on the internet. 

 Work Attitude

Work attitude is valued by employers because an employer isn`t looking someone who has a bad attitude towards their job.  Having a good attitude towards your work keeps you motivated and helps you keep up the good work, if you are unhappy and have negative attitude towards your work it can also affect other people around you, it can cause problems with you and your employer then lose your job.

 General Attributes - Skills

 Organisational skills

Organisational skills are valued by employers because they want someone who is well organised and prepared to do the job correctly the first time, meet deadlines and prioritise their tasks, for the IT Technician job, you must be organise to serve the customers and adhere to schedules, also out of hours working will be required, so you must be well organised to do that job.