An attribute, is a quality which is needed by an employee, for them
to get a job in a certain industry for example IT. Some important attributes
are beneficial, when carrying out a specific task in the industry. Within the
IT industry a lot attributes will be need and they fall in 3 categories which
are
- Industry Specific Attributes
- General Attributes
- Skills based attributes
Industry
Specific Attributes
Working
procedures - Working procedures are the rules and regulations,
which are set by the business and these rules, have to be followed by the
employees, if not then they have to face disciplinary action. It is very
important to understand working procedures, as it is valued in the IT industry
this is because then there will be a much more of productive and safer environment,
with the importance of people following the rules.
Technical
knowledge – technical knowledge is to know the most important
information and features about your jobs. This meaning that you would need to
know about the programs, software and the hardware’s you will be working with. Having
technical knowledge is valued in the IT industry, because it shows that you
have the education to carry your job in a professional manner.
Knowledge
of Health and Safety – to have some kind of knowledge of health and
safety issues is important, as all the employees must be trained to ensure that
they are aware of all health and safety requirements, of being around computer.
Health and safety is valued in the It industry, to make the employees aware if
anything ever happen they know what do, for e.g. to be aware of the
surroundings and any kind of loose cables, and to know what to do by reporting
this issue.
Security –
security is another important attribute, as the staff in the IT industry would
need to understand on how to use smart passwords, when logging on to a computer
network and having the knowledge, on not give their password, to someone who is
not part business and even in the business. This is valued in the IT industry
as it is important for the employees to stay safe with in their work place. By
the employees being professional and using the Internet in the correct way,
this can limit viruses entering into the company networks.
General
Attitudes
Independence - independence
is an important factor for employees, within their workforce. Employers will
expect the employees to be able to work in a team and alone, by them working
independently this will show your employer, of how much of a trustworthy and
reliable employee you are, this valued by the IT industry. Independence is also
an important factor for the business as well, as it shows the business is
organised, as their employees know what they are doing and are able to lead
task on their own.
Self – motivation -
employees that are self-motivated are needed with in the IT industry as they
would need to be able to complete assignments and meet deadlines. Self-
motivation is valued in the IT industry as you need to be able to push yourself
to complete the task that you have been given and to be able to push yourself,
so you are able to reach higher and to reach your targets and aims that you
have set yourself.
Determination –
employers value dependability very highly, because it shows the business that
you can be trusted. For example, if you are a dependable employee this means
that work will be delegated to you by the managed and this will make the
business run a lot smoother as the work is being done by a trust worth employee
and that employee will meet the deadline.
Leadership – this
is an important management skill, as leadership involves the skill of
motivating a group of people and to achieve some kind of goal. With the
leadership skill, you need to have the right kind of vision, as you are being
held responsible for various parts of the job. A good group leader should know
its group weaknesses and strengths of each member; so then they are able to
help them, with a task they might find difficult. This skill is valued in the
It industry, as you would be given many difficult task such as fixing a
computer, so you would need to tell your team exactly what to do.
Confidence –
having confidence is a very important skill, the employers value this, as they
would expect the employee to push there self so they could achieve the best, to
their highest potential. When a business has an employee who has high
confidence levels, this gives the business a strong image; a confident employee
will be able to speak clearly to its customers. For example, if the employee
gives the employer to present a presentation about computer components. Then
the employee should be able to present it clearly with confidence telling the
audience about each component and explaining it properly.
Skills
Based Attributes
Organisational
skills – organisational skills are very important within the IT industry,
as you need to be able manage your entire task that you have been given to do.
In a industry like IT these skills are valued by employers, as they are very
strict on meeting deadline, so they need to make they hire the correct employee
which will be able to complete task and meet deadlines. For example if you are
given a number of tasks, you would need to be able to organise yourself, by
priotizing yourself, to make sure you meet deadlines for each task.
Communication
skills – communication is an important aspect, for the business because
communication skill does not only include speaking it also includes showing and
listening, to what others have to say. Employers will be looking for an
employee that shows positive body language, towards the employers and employee
and not to give any negative feel to the business.
Team working –
having the ability to work as part of the team, is valued highly by a business
because it is showing that you have the ability to work in a team and to put
ideas across to your team members. Employers would normally do team working
activities, so then this would result in a much more friendly workforce, as
they would be able to work together and not cause any problems amongst
themselves. This is valued by the IT industry; because by having team spirit
motivates the employees so then they are able to perform better as a team.
Time
management – time management is a skill, which is needed
by any kind of industry. This skill, directly relates to organisational skill,
as you need to be organised, so you are able to complete tasks on time. If you
get your work done on time and even before the deadline, this gives a good
reputation to your employer and this valued by the employer as it shows them
your motivation towards the job.
Written skills –
written skills are important in the IT industry, as the employers reads, the
employees CVs, cover letters and application, as the employer is not only
looking for what the employee has to say about themselves but also in how they
say it. For example if an employee sends a letter to employee, which has been
badly written or with incomplete sentences, then this will show the employer
that you are not capable of doing the task that you have been as to do. 