5 Secrets to Being a Success in IT

Conclusion

Sharpening your skills in any of the areas listed above will make you more valuable; doing them all will raise your value exponentially. Remember, your salary is based on the benefits you bring to the company - the more value you bring, the higher your salary should be. Think about what you can do to increase your skills in the above areas. Read a book, take a college class in technical writing or communications, or work on your MBA, if you want to grow into a management position. The more you consciously think about your career in IT, read newsletters about IT in general, and stay abreast of developments, the more likely you are to have a fulfilling career and to bounce back quickly after any setbacks, layoffs, etc.

About the Author
John Hales, VCP, VCP-DT, VCAP-DCA, VCI, is a VMware instructor at Global Knowledge, teaching most of the vSphere classes that Global Knowledge offers, including the View classes. John is also the author of many books, from involved technical books from Sybex to exam preparation books, to many quick reference guides from BarCharts, in addition to custom courseware for individual customers. His latest book on vSphere is titled Administering vSphere 5: Planning, Implementing and Troubleshooting. John has various certifications, including the VMware VCP, VCP-DT, VCAP-DCA, and VCI; the Microsoft MCSE, MCDBA, MOUS, and MCT; the EMC EMCSA (EMC Storage Administrator); and the CompTIA A+, Network+, and CTT+. John lives with his wife and children in Sunrise, Florida.