IT Industry Common Job Roles

Introduction

• Focus on common IT job roles
• Explore necessary skills and attributes
• Encouragement to identify relevant personal attributes

Network Manager

• Responsibilities:
  • Setup and maintain computer networks
  • Install hardware, design network topology, select wires and hardware devices
  • Maintain by fixing issues and upgrading over time
• Knowledge Requirements:
  • Understanding of network hardware and software (e.g., protocols)
  • Formal qualifications in networking
• Non-Technical Skills:
  • Problem Solving: Essential for fixing issues
  • Organization: Important for effective maintenance and to prevent issues
  • Leadership: Often a senior role, managing other people

IT Technician

• Responsibilities:
  • Setup and maintain computer systems
  • Install, fix, and upgrade hardware and software
• Key Aspects:
  • Troubleshooting: Fixing and resolving issues
  • Interaction with clients: Both internal and external
• Non-Technical Skills:
  • Patience: Needed for repetitive and frustrating issues
  • Determination: Important for persistence in troubleshooting
  • Dependability: Trust and reliability are crucial for the role

Programmer

• Role:
  • Write code to develop software
  • Primarily focus on software rather than hardware
• Skills Required:
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python and Java
  • Continuous practice to achieve skill proficiency
• Non-Technical Skills:
  • Team Working: Essential as programming is usually a team activity
  • Resilience: Important for handling frustrating errors
  • Mathematical Skills: Beneficial for understanding binary and hexadecimal

Web Designer

• Role:
  • Create website designs that meet client requirements
• Processes:
  • May involve artistic design and coding
  • Balancing creativity with client specifications
• Non-Technical Skills:
  • Creativity: Essential for engaging and unique designs
  • Listening Skills: Important for meeting client expectations
  • Organization: Crucial for meeting deadlines

Animator

• Role: Create moving images for videos
• Tools:
  • Use of graphics tablets and animation software
• Non-Technical Skills:
  • Creativity: Essential for artistic and unique animations
  • Self Motivation: Important for solo work and repetitive tasks

Conclusion

• Each role requires a mix of technical and non-technical attributes
• Emphasis on the importance of personal attributes tailored to each role