How do you stay up to date on industry changes and current events?
Your interviewer is curious whether you stay up to date and could be relied upon to be a trusted resource of current information for your colleagues and clients alike. As they advertise to their clients on their site, "What makes us unique? Our people are what make us unique. Every individual from around the world with a quest for knowledge has a voice to add to our story." Therefore, staying current on industry terms, trends, and news is critical in a fast-moving industry like IT and IT services. Speak briefly about how you stay current on industry changes and current events by referring to specific sources. You can also ask the interviewer about their favorite resources.
"This industry is ever-changing, and I have a keen interest in keeping up-to-date on those changes. I regularly read a few great online publications, including PC Mag and Wired. Do you have any recommendations for great resources?"
"My current employer sends a daily email with the company and industry updates. This update is beneficial, and I read it thoroughly every day. I also set up Google alerts so that I am up to date on new trends and happenings in the industry."
"The first thing I do in the morning is grab my iPad and scroll through my customized newsfeed, which is mostly tech-related industry news. Then, when I've finished combing through every new article, I bounce over to my email and read every newsletter I subscribe to. Once I've gone through that, I am ready to climb out of bed and get ready for my day."
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Anonymous Answer
I follow multiple IBM Twitter feeds as well as other tech companies' research feeds. I constantly read articles on Medium as well as field-specific articles that detail innovative methodologies and technologies.
Rachelle's Feedback
The fact that you follow IBM twitter feeds is a fantastic start! You lean on some excellent resources, which the interviewer should be happy to hear.
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