We found some validation in ILTA’s 2006 Salary Survey
today. SAGE has always focused on finding experienced people with great communication skills and an attitude to learn, investigate, and dig deep. Education and certifications have always been
less important as they are no substitute for experience in the field and real world problem solving. This has run counter to many who have placed a premium on certifications and education
levels.
No longer are we the lone wolves, according to ILTA’s 2006 Survey. According to law firms surveyed, this is how their ranked the criteria in hiring IT staff:
- Personality and attitude
- Technology experience
- Experience in the legal world
- Training and certification
- College degree and formal education.
We would probably substitute “excellent communication skills”
for “personality” as a criteria. For SAGE, excellent communication skills mean excellent client service, and the rest should naturally fall into place.