5 Signs your IT Career is stuck in a rut

Excerpt taken from article by Stacy Collett over on Computerworld...

"You're Not Being Trained or Reskilled, Even in Bad Business Times

Most companies that expect to rebound from difficult times want to keep employees' skills sharp. "If you're not getting trained, reskilled and refreshed, then you're certainly going to be sitting in a rut," or the business may not be expected to survive, says Diane Berry, a Gartner analyst specializing in IT workforce management and retention issues..

Some 64% of companies in the Mercer survey said they have increased their focus on career development. If a company is interested in holding on to a talented employee, "they're having conversations about the person's career" or sending emails about career exploration programs to attend, says Van De Voort."

At some point, you must take responsibility for your own continuing education as well though. If your company is slacking on keeping you fresh and up to date-a necessity in all areas of the IT industry-then consider getting new/more/different training and possibly even certifications independently. Find the most popular IT titles here.