Despite the down economy, the IT industry seems to be holding up relatively well, and in many areas it still has good opportunities. However, that doesn’t mean that IT professionals do not have to work hard to have a career that keeps them employed and growing. Here are some common mistakes IT professionals make that can compromise their careers.
1: Not staying up-to-date with technical skills
2: Not learning soft skills
3: Confusing “today” with “tomorrow”
4: Refusing internal career shifts
5: Falling in love with the wrong tech
6: Not specializing (or not being an awesome generalist)
7: Being unwilling to manage
8: Doing it for a paycheck
9: Isolating yourself from the rest of the companyjavascript:void(0)
10: Not knowing the job market
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