Aim and purpose
The aim of this unit is to ensure that learners have knowledge of the available job roles involving professional
IT and the characteristics employers demand in the IT industry.
Working in the IT industry continuing to grow and computers becoming increasingly fundamental to how organisations function, we arelooking for people with specialised knowledge. In addition, i am
also looking for certain for my business company‘soft skills’ which enable an individual to function more effectively as part of an organisation.
Soft skills relate to an individuals ability to communicate and work effectively with others, use appropriate language, be dependable and conscientious, and generally behave in an acceptable manner in the workplace. Soft skills complement hard skills, which are the knowledge, understanding and technical skills required to carry out a job. It is this combination of technical and soft skills which can improve a person’s employability.
EXPERIENCE OF KNOWLEDGE
1 Know the characteristics that are valued by employers in the IT industry
2 Know the common job roles undertaken by people working in the IT industry.
