People do have some presets in mind about the people working in IT. Even while joining any IT firm, we also have many expectations and we tend to see those things from same point of view. But when we actually jump in the field we come to know the reality. :(
I am sure all the people working in IT will agree with the following things :)
1. Myth : Company Name matters
Reality : Only technology matters
Example : No need to give an example for this. We can see many people around us who have come from small companies but have a good knowledge in their technology and so getting fat packages and onsite opportunities.
2. Myth : College Name Matters
Reality : Only if it's a campus selection, otherwise no one asks you about your college.
Example : (Courtesy : PuneOnline) A person ABC, Engg from a small private college, not even government approved college, didn't even know the basic concepts like string comparison and all in third year. Did some certifications CCNA and moved in to ITIS. He got the job, works as a network consultant in London.
3. Myth : Marks Matter
Reality : No way... apart from campus selection.
Example : (Courtesy : PuneOnline) A person XYZ, Poor academics, didn't get a job in campus. joined a little company and worked on Symbian. A very rare technology hence earns multiples compared to the friends who got selected in MNCs and are in common technology.
4. Myth : If you are technically sharp, effective in communication, onsite chances are high
Reality : All depends on your manager, project and off course LUCK.
Exmaple : A person PQR, got almost 6 months of training in a technology which could have been done in 3 months. No knowledge of even using proper past, present and future tense in English, Working in US from last 2 years.
5. Myth : You know each and every thing in computers
Reality : We all know it, apart from the technology we work on, other knowledge is very less.
Example : An old person who lives near my flat, came once and asked if I could start his computer and fix it properly which was not working for almost an year.
I will add some more as soon as I find out the realities :)
I am sure all the people working in IT will agree with the following things :)
1. Myth : Company Name matters
Reality : Only technology matters
Example : No need to give an example for this. We can see many people around us who have come from small companies but have a good knowledge in their technology and so getting fat packages and onsite opportunities.
2. Myth : College Name Matters
Reality : Only if it's a campus selection, otherwise no one asks you about your college.
Example : (Courtesy : PuneOnline) A person ABC, Engg from a small private college, not even government approved college, didn't even know the basic concepts like string comparison and all in third year. Did some certifications CCNA and moved in to ITIS. He got the job, works as a network consultant in London.
3. Myth : Marks Matter
Reality : No way... apart from campus selection.
Example : (Courtesy : PuneOnline) A person XYZ, Poor academics, didn't get a job in campus. joined a little company and worked on Symbian. A very rare technology hence earns multiples compared to the friends who got selected in MNCs and are in common technology.
4. Myth : If you are technically sharp, effective in communication, onsite chances are high
Reality : All depends on your manager, project and off course LUCK.
Exmaple : A person PQR, got almost 6 months of training in a technology which could have been done in 3 months. No knowledge of even using proper past, present and future tense in English, Working in US from last 2 years.
5. Myth : You know each and every thing in computers
Reality : We all know it, apart from the technology we work on, other knowledge is very less.
Example : An old person who lives near my flat, came once and asked if I could start his computer and fix it properly which was not working for almost an year.
I will add some more as soon as I find out the realities :)
Myth:- If your career goals are aligned to your company goals you get promotion.
ReplyDeletereality :- what the crap may be your goals , its up to your mangers to think how good you are.
myth:- our company is the best
ReplyDeletereality :- worst ever
:)
ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteVery True... I think you are too busy writing your PBC goals :P