Task 1 - Working In The IT Industry

Attitude	Why employers are looking for it
Determination	Work can sometimes be difficult and there may be problems to overcome, so having this attitude to succeed and solve problems is important.
Independence	In your first job in IT you probably won’t be working on your own, but employers will expect you to develop the ability to work unsupervised and to use your own initiative rather than always waiting for instructions.
Integrity	Being honest and truthful in the workplace is vital, because employers want people they can trust.
Tolerance	In life we need to open-minded of other peoples differences, whether differences of attitude, culture or personality.  When working in a team you need to do your best to get on with all team members.
Dependability	Employers rely on their employees to run their business efficiently and effectively.  Workers who turn up late every day, who take too much time off sick or who don’t complete the tasks they are set won’t last long in most jobs.  To get on in your career you will need to show that you are reliable.
Leadership	While you are unlikely to be in charge of a team or project in your first job, your employer will be looking for these qualities in you.
Confidence	An arrogant person will not fit in well in the workplace.  Their arroganceis likely to upset other people, and in technical matters can easily leadto mistakes being made.
Self-motivation	Work can sometimes be difficult and may become repetitive.  People who lack the ability to work without supervision may not do a difficult or repetitive job properly or may give up all together, leaving other people to pick up the pieces.