As Devolutions’ marketing coordinator, I’m in charge of the company’s social media and advertising portfolios. I’m also responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing relationships within and beyond the Remote Desktop Manager community. I’m also in charge of the Devolutions blog, which means that I’ll be writing about various topics that, I hope, will be interesting and relevant to community members like you.
Hey everyone,
As all of us know, technology advances at an incredible pace. And to be successful in the IT field, it’s essential to constantly upgrade your skills. But perhaps you don’t have the time or budget to take a course or class? That’s okay, because there are some other ways you can increase your knowledge that you may not have thought of:
Get Noticed on Social Media
Whether it’s Spiceworks, Facebook, Twitter, blogs and the list goes on, social media is ALL around us. And while you may feel that you’re too busy with work (and Anki Drive) to “get social,” it’s actually a great way to get noticed and, especially, connect with peers in the IT field. You can ask questions, get advice, learn insights and more that will help you improve your IT skills.
Diversify and Learn New Technologies
Sure, you’re an expert in one (or probably, several) tools and technologies. But that doesn’t mean you should think inside the box. Break out and start learning about parallel technologies that relate to your existing skillset. For example, are you a networking expert? Then start exploring software-defined technologies and cloud-network abstraction. Of are you a database guru? Then check out data intelligence and big data. The point is that there are many options that will help you expand your expertise – but you need to challenge yourself to make it happen!
Build a Community
If you’re a regular visitor to our blog, you’ve noticed that we strive to create an AWESOME dynamic here at Devolutions. And we do that by being respectful, supportive, fun and solution-oriented. We also love sharing ideas, and getting feedback, advice and insight from our incredible community. As an IT pro, you can easily create your own community to share ideas and learn new things. After all, a big part of becoming a leader in any IT space is the ability to convey your thoughts and ideas to a broad group of people.
Speak Up
IT experts typically don’t “speak up” unless they’re really motivated (or someone is doing something really stupid and must be stopped!). However, if you pay close attention, you’ll discover that throughout your day there are many opportunities to participate, contribute, ask questions, and so on. Plus, you’ll be surprised that the more you contribute as a leader, the more you’ll learn and grow – and you’ll also connect with more people who will evolve your expertise.
What Do You Think?
What do you think about our suggestions for improving IT skills? Do you agree them? Are we missing something? Please share your thoughts and insights with the community so that we can all become even smarter ;)
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