Alright, Caped Starwonder, you’re a superhero on the prowl for the perfect job, but what skills are going to get you the light over the city verses the comic store knock off spot? Here are five essential skills that will get you a movie deal … instead of regulated to the bargain bin.
Talent
We’re not trying to make you riddle this out; you have to really know your stuff and be able to lasso the creative solution when you are up against the hall of deadline enemies. If you feel you’re lacking a little here, brush up on any weak spots. Put the focus back where it should be, your unique skill that shines even in a group of super talents. Your talent might be leaping firewalls in a single bound or writing code with sheer mental telepathy. Show hiring managers what you have with concrete examples.
Business Acumen
Even superheroes need to be able to balance the books. The powers that be want to know that not only are you talented enough to get the job done, but you’re savvy enough to know what the ins and outs really mean. It’s great that you can weld a chain so heavy the bad guy can’t escape, but if the good guy can’t lift it, it doesn’t do anyone any good. You have to be able to show the hiring manager that you can see the big business picture.
Communication
Holy dictionary! You have to be able to explain what needs said in a timely, accurate, and professional manner to everyone who needs involved. This skill requires being able to make smart decisions about who, what, when, where, why, and how on a moment’s notice. Practice talking while incorporating all the technology and business know-how with trust-building, warm professionalism.
Juggle Multiple Projects
If the challenges only arrived one at a time, you’d be in a 1960’s campy film. Real life gives you many projects all at once. Show the decision makers that you can keep up with all situations coming at you at once with expert time management and attention to detail.
Flexibility
You have a utility belt because sometimes that grappling hook won’t do the trick. Reflect your ability to roll with the punches in your resume and also in your in-person interview with specific examples. You get bonus points if you can crossover your other skills in these examples.
If you’re ready for your own cover art and action figure, Consultant Specialists can help you take that next step in your career. Contact us and we can work together on the next steps in your information technology job search.