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ORGANIZATION Page 12 When hearing the word, "diamond," you may immediately think of shiny, sparkly, beautiful or expensive. But diamonds don't come out of the Earth shiny and sparkling; they go through a lot of work to get there. Building a long-lasting and impressive career in the ICT industry can be a similarly arduous experience. Diamond mining is a resource-heavy and time-consuming process that involves getting your hands dirty. It takes art and science. And diamond mining isn't just for one purpose—diamonds are mined for use in the jewelry industry, as well as use in the manufac- turing industry. Because diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth, they are used as cutting and drilling tools. Searching for or becoming the right ICT job candidate requires as much dedication and attention to detail. Until the late 17th century, diamonds were always left in their natu- ral state, or received a very rudimentary cut. When the "brilliant" cut was developed, diamonds revealed intricacies and the natural perfection of the stone, and their popularity skyrocketed. How can you show off your skills, intricacies and perfection? To achieve brilliance in your career takes a lot of methodical steps. Following a plan that I have outlined as the "4 C's" can help you build a diamond-like career in ICT: More than Words from Women in BICSI Becoming "Brilliant"—The 4 C's of a Diamond ICT Career By Ashley H. Wills, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, Building Infrastructure Group CREDIT No one owes you anything you haven't earned. You must work hard for every facet. There is no room for self-entitlement in true success. On the flip side, if you have earned something, do NOT sell yourself short. Sometimes it is necessary to toot your own horn. There is no shame in self-promotion, when deserved. Be proud of yourself. There's a reason diamonds are valuable and expensive. CHARACTER We may no longer live in a "handshake deal" world, but if you make a commitment and a promise, you should honor it. People will remember whether you did what you said you would do and will judge you by it. People will respect and remember you for promises kept. Your character is solely designed by you—your attitude, your dedication and your candor are all up to you. Be fully dedicated to maintaining your character and reputation. CREDIBILITY Make yourself valuable by continually gaining knowledge and constantly demonstrating expertise. BICSI offers a wide variety of credentials, that have been career and life-changing for me. But I'm not just talking about letters behind your name; I'm refer- ring to becoming a "go-to" resource for knowledge, insight and (continued on page 13)

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