Employability

The CBI defines employability as “A set of attributes, skills and knowledge that all labour market participants should possess to ensure they have the capability of being effective in the workplace – to the benefit of themselves, their employer and the wider economy”.

I was able to conduct a self-test to determine how employable I am. ( Competency-exercise.docx )

The SFIA framework was created to assist students such as yourself in better understanding the demands of businesses. It offers a methodical approach to aligning your professional goals and personal qualities with the opportunities present in the IT sector. The structure groups talents into seven standard responsibility levels, each of which has a detailed description and a brief tag that captures the key elements of that level.

You can obtain insight into the particular skills and competences required at various phases of your career by becoming familiar with SFIA. With this knowledge, you can better match industry demands for learning and development to improve your employability. SFIA can be used to assist you identify areas for improvement and make sure you are ready for the demands of the profession as your IT studies go on. In the end, adopting SFIA might be a calculated move towards directing your professional trajectory in the rapidly changing information technology industry.