In a live broadcast on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, users received recommendations and advice from Patricio Espinosa, general manager of IBM Colombia, before the dream of working in a multinational.
“In the technological field and at the level of Latin America, there is a deficit of more than 500,000 professionals. In Colombia there are between 40,000 and 70,000positions available for people who want to work in this area,” he said.
Therefore, he argued that having knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence, data analytics, programming in the “cloud” and ‘blockchain’ people become a great focus of selection for those in charge of recruiting a multinational.
“In Colombia the labor market is extremely competitive and multinationals strive to get that talent, but mainly we are looking for professionals who are eager to learn and generate new ideas,” said the General Manager of IBM Colombia.
The expert clarified that, although technology offers great possibilities of employment in the near future, professionals who are graduates of academic programs in finance, accounting, administration or logistics are also needed; Hiring will vary depending on the company’s needs, he said.
In addition to the above, the largest companies need creative workers who dare to ask for advice or guidance, who contribute different points of view and who are not afraid to express their ideas in work groups, spaces where innovation is finally generated.
Attitude will always be key
There is a basic requirement of knowledge and skills that are needed to work in a multinational, Espinosa initially complemented, but highlighted as something fundamental the attitude of the candidates.
“Knowledge and skills add up and attitude multiplies,” he said.
Among other things, the IBM Manager endorsed academic preparation, including certifications or short courses, language management (English and Portuguese especially) and an ability to innovate to excel in a selection process.
English “is fundamental today and can be studied and prepared through digital platforms. This language and Portuguese can accelerate the growth capacity of the professional, as they are a differentiator that is necessary, since the work material that can be learned in the future is in these languages”.
People who have not yet borne fruit in their job search should know that this is “a very emotionally stressful process, but you have to be optimistic and have conviction. If it is not working where it has already been applied, you have to take advantage of the time to train in trend knowledge, “concluded the expert.
He also highlighted the importance of networking to be able to access information that facilitates hiring, as well as the good use of social networks.
The full broadcast, in which Espinosa answered dozens of concerns, can be seen in the video accompanying this note.