Is It For Me
One of the reasons why ICT is the smart future, is because if offers something for everyone – there’s simply a huge variety of jobs in this industry. It isn’t a place just for techies, although there are definitely some very cool jobs for these talented people.
ICT offers variety, challenge, responsibility, exposure to state-of-the-art technology and an insight into what this technology will be doing for us in the future.
What kind of people succeed in this environment? Check out the following list of skills and attributes to see if you could be on track to an exciting and rewarding career.
- Positive attitude and behaviour
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with others
- Strong person-to-person communication skills
Other useful qualities are:
- Ability to multi-task
- Willingness to continuously learn and up-skill
- Ability to participate in projects and tasks
- Adaptability
- Responsibility
- Ability to evaluate and manage information
- Strong time management skills
Got most of these skills and attributes? If so, then there's every chance you'll thrive in the exciting world of ICT!
Depending on the type of ICT job you're interested in, there are a few specialist skills that will be handy. These can be gained through tertiary education.
Click on the ‘Get Qualified’ page to find out more.