How To Keep Your Tech Skills Relevant
In a dynamic and evolving tech landscape, your skills are your greatest asset, and your biggest challenge. What is useful and in demand one year may become obsolete (or at least less applicable) the next. Employer appetites for skills obviously reflects these shifting technical developments, so it’s your prerogative to stay current and ahead…
In a dynamic and evolving tech landscape, your skills are your greatest asset, and your biggest challenge. What is useful and in demand one year may become obsolete (or at least less applicable) the next. Employer appetites for skills obviously reflects these shifting technical developments, so it’s your prerogative to stay current and ahead of the competition. Here’s how to stay on top.
Make Sure You’re Language Agnostic
The best developers are those who consider themselves language independent. Not only are you able to engineer a solution with the language that best suits the scenario, you’re also more adaptable and malleable to the needs and desires of your business and the industry.
Code Up
Your theoretical skills may be exceptional, but there’s no substitute for getting your hands dirty with practical coding experience. Even if you’re a top dog vying for senior positions. Keep active on your GitHub and Stack Overflow accounts!
Show Initiative
Technical skills are important but they can change quickly. Passion, a willingness to learn and an appetite for challenging yourself (and the status quo) are characteristics that will always be desirable and will set you apart from the rest of the pool. Whether it’s your own projects, being active in the open source community or a demonstrable willingness to take more responsibility or expand your role, companies will always look for the ‘X Factor’ in their prospective staff.
Be Engaged
The best way to keep your skills at the forefront of the industry is to surround yourself with bright and passionate developers. Join meet-up groups, participate in online communities, go to events, attend Hackathons… It all helps keep your skills sharp and your vision on the future.
Take Risks
Mark Zuckerberg said that the biggest risk is not taking any risk. If there’s an opportunity that excites you, jump on it! Don’t be afraid to take risks, step outside of your comfort zone and go for the opportunity that sparks a little flame inside you.
Or just reach out to me and see what roles I’ve got that might appeal you.
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