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5 In-Demand Soft Skills of IT Professionals Every Employer Wants

Published on 25 February 19
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Those in IT have a stigma of being introverted and not being the "people person" type. Change the image and grow your career by learning these IT soft skills.

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IT is a lucrative and thriving business to be getting into: the field is expected to grow a whopping 22% within the next year alone. And while computer skills and logical problem solving are crucial skills you need to succeed in IT, you're going to need soft skills to complement those hard ones.

Soft skills might sound unimportant compared to technical skills, but studies show that employers and recruiters specifically look for soft skills in their job candidates.

So which ones do you need to showcase on your application in order to get the job? Keep reading to find out the top 5.

  1. Organizational Skills

As an IT worker, you're going to have your hands in multiple projects at once. You could be working on a progress report for your boss while also solving a company-wide computer issue while simultaneously directing your subordinates on the tasks they need to complete.

You can see right on the IT specialists' website, https://www.ferroquesystems.com. that productivity, planning, and organization are listed as top IT priorities. The ability to plan, manage time, coordinate schedules, and understand project lengths is essential for an efficient IT worker.

This applies to the organization and planning of the projects themselves as well as managing your time.

  1. Communication

While you might have the classic view of IT specialists alone holed up in a dark room surrounded by glowing screens, this is far from the reality of an IT worker. As an IT specialist, you're going to need to effectively communicate with almost all departments in your company, which isn't true for many types of positions.

You also might be responsible for speaking with clients, which is essential for you and your business's success.

  1. Passion and Drive for the Work

IT is one of the most fast-paced industries to work in. You need to be constantly learning new technologies, operating systems, and adjusting your protocols and knowledge. You must have the motivation and passion to continue learning everything you can and stay on top of all the new tech coming your way.

  1. Adaptability

Recruiters rate adaptability as the number one soft skill that matters most for a job applicant. This is especially true in the field of IT where things are constantly changing and new obstacles always pop up with every project.

With IT, you also need to get used to setbacks. If you have the passion and motivation for the work (remember number 3 on this list?), then you should also possess the ability (and desire!) to adapt your plan and move forward to complete your project or task.

  1. Speak to All Audiences

Remember how we talked about communication earlier? You're not only going to be communicating with people who understand what the terms "ethernet" or "blockchain technology" mean.

You're going to be speaking with people from all education levels, all departments, clients, and people who barely use technology or computers. You need to be able to adjust your terminology and how you explain things to be understandable to any and all audiences to excel in this field.

Soft Skills Are Necessary: Final Thoughts

You can find thousands of people with the hard skills required to become an IT professional. Education and technical knowledge make that the "easy" part of getting hired.

But how many people can you say truly encompass all of the soft skills and the hard technical skills we've listed above? Not as many, that's for sure.

Making sure you encompass and showcase the above 5 skills on your job application will set you apart from the masses of applicants each job posting receives.

Need some more help setting yourself apart from the competition? Check out our career guidance section for help on everything from education to interviewing to asking questions about the industry.

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