Have you got the "top 10 skills to land a dream job in IT"?

[sasguru]

I can tick all 10.

http://www.contractoruk.com/jobs_gui...am_it_job.html

[SimonMac]

I can tick all 10.

Top 10 skills to land a high-paid 'dream' IT job :: Contractor UK

Not sure how I can see CISSP as a must have for anyone working with Big Data

[AtW]

I can tick all 10.

Top 10 skills to land a high-paid 'dream' IT job :: Contractor UK

So you've got these:

2. Degrees continue to be a must
4. Experience in large corporations
8. IT certifications

but you should have had these instead -

1. Ability to manage big data
3. Managing mature teams
5. Advanced statistical analysis
6. Excellent communication skills
7. A methodical and logical nature
9. Leadership qualities
10. A love for all things IT

[Old Hack]

I thought Walter was scathing of 'certification'

[AtW]

I thought Walter was scathing of 'certification'

He's got an MCSE under his belt.

HTH

[d000hg]

Aside from the obvious mocking, since when do you "love all things IT?"

[Old Hack]

He's got a CSE or two under his belt.

HTH

FTFY

[vetran]

Sorry SAS not sure signing every post with a self portraits (the Rolling Cretins) counts as 'excellent communication skills'.

Using your crayons on the screen isn't quite the same as having all 10.

[DimPrawn]

I can count to 10.

Is nearer the truth as far as you're concerned...

[doodab]

We are currently hiring and we aren't looking for any of those skills except 6 & 7.

Speaking of which:

7. A methodical and logical nature

In high-level IT jobs it is essential to be methodical. Having a methodical and a logical nature simply means to work in a systematic manner, and a logical approach to the work you are undertaking. This skill demonstrates a powerful ability to prioritise work and manage a several tasks at once.

No it doesn't, they are completely different things.