IT professionals not only keep networks and systems humming along smoothly, but they are also expected to couple high-tech know-how with business acumen. But that’s the norm in today’s economy where IT budgets continue to be squeezed for every drop.
Now IT professionals are being asked to take on dual roles within their current organizations. High-tech workers have to keep with new skills, ensure older skills aren’t outdated and learn how to market themselves with social networking tools to get ahead in their current position or find new work online.
To all the IT professionals out there, what dual roles are you expected to fill? Have your responsibilities expanded to include a new set of technologies? Do you consider yourself an IT hybrid? I’m looking to hear what the reality of the workplace is. Please let me know at ddubie@nww.com.
