Knowledge and Skill Requirements for it Graduates

This study examines the knowledge and skills required of entry-level IT workers as perceived by nearly 600 IT managers and workers from across the United States. In keeping with previous studies, the findings suggest that personal and interpersonal skills are the top rated skills with technical skil...

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Published in:The Journal of computer information systems 2009-03, Vol.49 (3), p.48-53
Main Authors: Aasheim, Cheryl L., Williams, Susan, Butler, E. Sonny
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Career preparation
College graduates
Curriculum development
Data collection
Education
Employees
Information systems
Information technology
IS professionals
IS skills
IT professionals
IT skills
Knowledge
knowledge requirements
Pilot projects
skill set
Skills
Studies
survey
Wages & salaries
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Summary:This study examines the knowledge and skills required of entry-level IT workers as perceived by nearly 600 IT managers and workers from across the United States. In keeping with previous studies, the findings suggest that personal and interpersonal skills are the top rated skills with technical skills following closely behind. Organizational knowledge, particularly knowledge of primary business functions, is important, but less important for entry-level works than technical skills. The findings also suggest that possessing relevant work experience is more important for graduates seeking entry-level positions than a having a high GPA. Implications of the findings for curriculum design, student advisement and job placement are discussed.
ISSN:0887-4417
2380-2057
DOI:10.1080/08874417.2009.11645323