Top 5 tip successful career in IT

this following article i take from www.monster.com

issued by Mike walsh : 

1. Be passionate

IT is like any profession;if you love what are u doing then you are more likely to succeed.IT professional do not command high salaries because their love their job then you are more likely to be good at it

2. Manage your career

you can no longer rely on your company to promote your career aspirations and security.this can have benefits.decide where you want to be and take steps to make it happends.take stocks of where you are at in your career,how are you progressing ?managing your own security means knowing your self.regularly review your technical skills,your work environment and trends in the industry.make a realistic career plan,which is flexible enough to cope with change,then execute it,if you don't,then who will ?

3. Be flexible

a flexible working approach in highly desirable to IT employers.Embrace new technologies and faster ways of working and communicating.don't be afraid to have a go and even make a few mistakes.the wider skill set and experience,the more valuable you become to employers when compared to colleagues with rigid agendas.make your self to be the answer to as many employers problems as you can.A solution to a problem is always attractive

4. keep current

we all know the pace of pace in technology.if you do not keep your technical skills up to date,then you are effectively de-skilling yourself

5. Develop soft skills

we often ignore soft skills training,but those who excel at bringing their technical skills to the population usually achieve the greater success