A Message from Stephen Elbourn - Director ITIC

The IT landscape has significantly changed, especially in the last 10 years and the key to a long career in IT these days is being able to keep up with the rapid pace of change to remain relevant. Starting out in your IT career can be an overwhelming and sometimes challenging endeavour. Taking the right steps early on can be the difference between making it or not.

Early in my career I witnessed the digitisation of technology and the migration from analog to digital technology. This was then followed by the packetisation of communications technologies supported through the construction of IP backbones. After this we moved into the virtualisation of systems and ultimately then as a result of this, the migration into cloud technology.

But by far, the most interesting and exciting time is now upon us. This is the time where the 4th industrial revolution is underway which will come about as a result of the huge leaps and bounds coming as a result of next gen technologies. Once the power of AI and machine learning is realised and combined with developments in robotics and automation, the world will be a very different place in coming years.

What will this mean for jobs, where will the jobs of the future be?

The world is changing rapidly and for those interested in an IT career, the traditional technologies are a starting point, but the adoption of new technologies will mean that those of you starting out will need to engage in a lifetime of learning and be willing to learn at a pace that can match the industrial revolution 4.0 to remain relevant and employable throughout what will be a career of more than 40+ years.

So what do you do?

For those already working in IT, get involved with new systems and technologies as early as possible. Volunteer and seek out opportunities to attend company sponsored training events. Be the expert in the room through self-study and independent learning and understand that sometimes, the “smartest” person in the room is just the person who is up to chapter 10, when everyone else is still reading the preface or introduction.

For those looking for your first opportunity it is difficult to stand out from the crowd of “me too” graduates, so how do you get your foot in the door?

At ITIC LIVE we are building training and work experience programs to support you through this journey. We do the basics like networking, security, data centre, virtualisation and wireless, whilst developing advanced learning programs in cybersecurity, software development, IoT, big data, data science and AI/ Machine Learning. Our LIVE (Learning Integrated Vocational Experience) programs will allow you to work with us and work with our host companies to develop into the genius at work that you would like to be and open up the opportunities in your career that you desire.

We work with leading Universities on joint research projects that provide you with a unique opportunity to get involved in interesting projects that will give you the tools and experience that you need to be successful in moving from academic study into full-time work in your field of choice.

How can our programs work for you?

Because we combine an initial certification training program to give you valuable industry recognised credentials, then follow that with a work experience program, after attending our program you will have valuable skills to approach prospective employers with a far more compelling CV. The boxes you can now tick, should get you through the initial steps of the recruitment process and into the interview rounds. During your interview you will now have the opportunity to talk about your project work, show your industry credentials and references and therefore maximise your chances of success.

What is the first step?

You can email jobs@itic.com.au with any questions

You can book a free 30 minute internship, training or career planning session with us at https://fb.com/book/ITICLIVE/

You can join one of our free introductory courses at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/itic-live-26530570029