You can be an IT rock star

Getting ahead in the IT world is not always easy. Like any work environment, there are internal politics, changing conditions and sometimes few opportunities for advancement. CIOs and IT recruiters say that the basic requirements include technical proficiency, energy, enthusiasm and passion. But there is more to becoming an IT standout. CIO Magazine offers some common sense tips: Be good to your end users, don't make them feel stupid; become business-savvy by understanding how IT fits the end users' work processes; know what the top management values are and what to prioritize; and build trust with your boss by sharing both good news and bad. 

For more on succeeding at the workplace:
- Check out this CIO Magazine article