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What’s Your IT Personality?

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Are you the mastermind behind every meticulously planned file migration, server refresh, cybersecurity upgrade and pretty much any other IT project?

Or are you more like the IT ninja, leaping into battle with data glitches or problems that other IT pros shy away from?

Maybe you’re the crafty conductor, guiding and motivating everyone in the IT department to play their part for a harmonious whole.

Or do you pride yourself on your meticulous perfectionism and ability to follow the rulebook?

Maybe you identify as the wise — but weary — warlock, or as the gambler: the maverick who thrives on risk.

Are you ready to discover the true colors of your IT personality?

Navigate your way through eight insightful — and sometimes amusing — questions to discover your place in the grand arena of the IT world.

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When a significant challenge appears on your IT horizon, which of the following comes closest to describing your preferred approach?

I strategize and plan every detail before making a move.
I assemble a crew of skilled professionals and coordinate with them so that we deal with it as a team.
I try to look busy while doing as little as possible, forcing others to tackle the impending challenge. I’m pretty good at it. Just saying.
I know my team well, and who to assign to which task, but given how long I’ve done this job, I can’t think of a challenge I’d describe as “significant” anymore.
I draw upon the wisdom of my previous experience to come up with a plan and then ensure everything goes by the book.
I leap right in and tackle it with flair.

Your heart beats for which Cloud service provider?

From what I’ve read, I’d probably choose private Cloud.
Microsoft Azure.
Who cares? It makes no difference to me. Someone else can decide.
I’ve tried most of them, but I’d probably opt for some other public Cloud.
Amazon Web Services.
Google Cloud Platform.

When performing a data migration or file-system reorganization, your flag represents:

The Future-Proof Fort — Avoiding future problems is my goal.
No Ugly Surprises — I don’t trust IT cowboys.
The Zamboni — Making migration super smooth.
All or Nothing — Sometimes risky moves pay off.
The Fortress of Data Integrity — No file left behind.
Sir Speedy — Let’s just get it done.

Which of the following statements comes closest to your predominant viewpoint on end-users?

They’re useless at problem-solving, but that means job security for me!
Sigh. They do a lot of blaming and complaining. It’s their default setting. But they don’t know the things we do, so I try to be patient.
I know some IT folks have a problem with them, but I like them. I think they’re interesting.
I don’t even know why some of them get paid. Seriously.
Security nightmare. They couldn’t spot a phishing email if it jumped up and bit them in the a** — despite repeated training.
They seriously annoy me when they screw around with their data and then expect me to fix it.

You are crowned king/queen of the IT department. What’s your first order of business?

Focus on security. Build a fortress of failsafes, because it’s good to have a plan B. And C. And D.
Immediately establish who my closest ally is and delegate pretty much everything to them. Make them feel important, and mentor them from the sidelines.
Compose a detailed strategic plan for the expansion of the IT department and handpick my most skilled IT professionals to ensure a successful outcome. Cut the deadwood.
Unveil my masterfully genius plan for a thriving and successful IT department.
Befriend my entire IT crew so that I can guide them to glory. Drinks all around.
Just do whatever the guy before me was doing.

Which of the following most closely reflects your view on meddling execs who know nothing about IT?

Just nod and agree with everything they say, then do it my own way regardless.
You mean the guy who can’t understand why a months-long project can’t be done in ten minutes? I ignore those guys until they go away
They’ve shredded my IT budget but assure me this will result in the best end-of-year office party ever. There better be a river of decent booze and pretty dancing girls. But if there’s an IT problem — with no budget to fix it — it’s on them, I swear.
If one of them sarcastically asks me whether we shouldn’t just turn it off and turn it on again, I’m going to get arrested.
Education is key. Guide them to understanding. And remember that patience is a virtue.
You mean the guys who think IT is mainly responsible for replacing the batteries in every cordless mouse in the building or unjamming the printer? The less said, the better.

Your thoughts on interns?

I appreciate an interest in security, but the new kid acts like he’s interning at Quantico. I’m tempted to have building security pat him down — daily and enthusiastically — until he knocks it off.
Oh, please. Wet behind the ears with the ink still drying on their certificate.
They’re good for cheap labor. Someone’s got to unjam the printer.
I was an intern once upon a time, so I can empathize. As long as they play by the rulebook, I’m happy.
If I wanted another child, that’s a conversation I’d have with my spouse.
If I don’t say anything, I can’t be misquoted.

If you had to pick just one, what would you say is the most important quality for surviving as an IT professional?

Intelligence. The smarter you are, the easier the job is. Sadly, not everyone has it.
Strategic thinking and determination will get me where I want to be.
Technical experience almost says it all. And a lack of it shows.
Nothing is more helpful than ongoing education. The tech world changes fast. You either stay on top of it or get left behind.
Resilience and optimism. The workload can weigh you down. You’ve got to know how to bounce back. A high caffeine tolerance helps too.
Unobtrusiveness. Don your invisibility cloak, keep your head down, and don’t attract attention.

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The IT Grandmaster

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Are you surprised to discover that you’re the mastermind behind the IT department? As an IT Grandmaster, you have a knack for strategy that would make Alexander the Great jealous. You see the big picture as well as every teeny-tiny detail, ensuring that the IT department runs smoother than warm honey. Congratulations, Grandmaster!

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The Ninja Warrior

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No surprises here — You’re a problem-solving ninja! As a ninja warrior, you’re not afraid to somersault into battle and slice glitches to bits with your sword. You juggle IT issues like a circus star, making you the superhero of the IT department. Well done, Ninja Warrior!

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The Classy Conductor

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Well played, Maestro! Yes, you’re the conductor leading a harmonious orchestra of professionals. As the conductor, your baton of leadership ensures a collaborative team, with IT projects rolling out smoother than a symphony. Keep making sweet music, Maestro!

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The By-the-Book Buddy

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You probably saw this coming, right? You’re a leader with a strict code, an eye for intricacies and a dislike for unpredictability. As the By-the-Book Buddy, you’re a stickler for details and adhere to the guidelines like a fly to flypaper, ensuring projects run standardly and predictably smoothly. Well done, Buddy!

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The Weary Warlock

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Given your wisdom, you’d probably already guessed this, but you’re the wise one who knows when to call in the troops. As a warlock, your strength lies in the wisdom gleaned from years of experience, and you’ve done such a wide variety of IT projects that nothing raises your heart rate or ruffles your feathers anymore. You’re almost bored with it. Time to reconsider your calling? Onwards and upwards, Wise — but weary — Warlock!

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The Gambler

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It’s easy to not fear risk when you’re not overly concerned about the outcome. You count on your astuteness, perceptions, and your observations of human nature to get you through. Some days, IT can, admittedly, feel a little dull, so taking chances keeps it exciting for you. But you’re an “under-the-radar” kind of operator who likes to keep a low profile so that nobody really knows what — if anything — the gambler is up to!

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