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Individuals who are securing jobs in today’s tech
workplace are equipped with greater versatility and a
broader skill set than was required in the past. Five years
ago it was far easier to find a good-paying IT job. Now
people who want to be in IT need an edge; a means of
proving they can do the tasks assigned. Professional
certifications are a step toward that proof.
A certification makes an individual more
marketable. Unless the employer is familiar with the
school the job candidate had attended or the
organizations that candidate may have previously
worked for, he or she has no independent means of
knowing how rigorous the program or experience is.
When a job candidate comes to an employer with a
professional certification degree which is recognized and
accepted globally, it gives the employer more to go on.
For workers new to the employment market without a
great deal of past experience, the combination of an
academic degree and an industry-recognized
certification puts the worker in a stronger position when
looking for a job. To maintain their relevance, IT
certifications must be continually evaluated and updated
to keep pace with the changing requirements of the
workplace. Employers want IT certifications that cover
both technology essentials and the specialized skills
required in different job roles. For example, including
some element of “soft skills” in the certification process
demonstrates the need for IT workers to be able to
interact and communicate verbally and in writing in a
clear and professional manner with co-workers,
customers, partners, and others.
More than ever, companies value employees who
can think strategically and communicate effectively, as
well as those who possess strong business fundamentals.
IT workers who understand how to use technology to
meet business goals, and who can articulate this
understanding, are golden in the eyes of employers.
Todd Thibodeaux is the president and chief executive
officer of CompTIA, the leading non-profit trade
association representing the business interests of the global
IT industry. He is responsible for leading strategy,
development and growth efforts for the association.
ICTACT PUBLICATIONS – INTERNATIONAL JORNALS
CALL FOR PAPERS
ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu publishes peer-reviewed international journals quarterly. With the objective of
creating Indian-based Journals of International quality and to build up local research content, ICTACT
welcomes Scientists, Researchers, Academicians and Engineers to submit their original research papers which is
neither published nor currently under review by other journals or conferences.
Papers should emphasize original results relating to the theory and/or applications of the respective areas.
Review articles, focusing on multidisciplinary views are also welcome. The Journal will highlight the continued
growth and new challenges in both basic research and application development. ICTACT is publishing the
following International Journals (Quarterly issues)
ICTACT Journal on Communication Technology (IJCT)
ICTACT Journal on Soft Computing (IJSC)
ICTACT Journal on Image and Video Processing (IJIVP)
For further details, visit us at www.ictact.in/journal.htm
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