The IT career field is growing, changing and improving. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 100,000 IT jobs were added in 2013 alone, a 2.1 percent increase over 2012. With the promising trend expected to continue, the demand for multifaceted tech talent is on the rise. Most companies are looking for individuals that not only have tech skills but are versatile in their soft skills as well. Whether you are just entering the workforce, looking for a career change or a seasoned pro looking for upward mobility, there is always room to grow and improve your skills. Spiceworks, the social network for tech professionals, has compiled a list of 50 important career tips for the IT professional, direct from fellow veteran IT professionals. Among the standard tips of keeping an updated resume and online portfolio, an out of the box tip from martial arts legend Bruce Lee advises one to “Be water”. Essentially, be able to go with the flow of an ever changing career field. We all know how fast IT can change. Being able to imitate H2O in your career will help you flow with any changes, whether they are sudden or unpredictable.
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