Sunday, June 15, 2008

After Week 3 of INTRICT

Companies require from ICTM Professionals to be knowledgeable with multiple programming languages. Applications are made and developed from different programming languages, that is why, it is a requirement for invididuals in the ICT field to be familiar and knowledgeable with not just one, BUT AS MANY programming languages possible. For example, I should not just be very familiar with Java, but also, I must learn other programming languages well, like C++, SQL, and VisualBasic.

The non-technical skills that I must really develop for me to be able to excel in the ICT field/industry are having good communication skills, being a more independent worker, developing my problem-solving skills, and becoming a socially reponsible and ethical IT student (of course, before becoming a professional, haha!).

I need to develop my verbal communication skills through learning and practicing how to talk professionally and smoothly, and also with great sense. Speaking in front of many people is one of my weaknesses, really. Also, I should help myself be more independent by being more resourceful on the different references and materials that I need in order to develop my learnings and skills for the ICT field. Developing my problem-solving skills is a must since it's an important skill required in the ICT field to further conceptualize, design, and develop applications. I may have the analytical and critical thinking skills already, but still problem-solving skills is needed in this "three-punch" non-technical skills package. Lastly, I will just learn along the way how to become a socially responsible and ethical IT student since I don't have a clear idea on this particular skill yet. After all, skills are acquired along the way, hehe.

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