Just-In-Tme Airfreight, Inc

Just-In-Tme AirFreight, Inc.

Introduction

As an IT director at Just-In-Time AirFreight Inc. I must use my IT skills and systematic way on how to find a qualified systems-analyst for our incorporation. As we all know, systems analyst investigates, analyzes, designs, develops, installs, evaluates, and maintains a company's information systems. A successful systems analyst needs technical knowledge, oral and written communication skills, an understanding of business operations, and critical thinking skills. Educational requirements vary widely depending on the company and the position. There are some skills needed by the systems analyst which are as follows:

* Working knowledge of information technology

* Computer programming experience and expertise

* General business knowledge

* General problem-solving skills

* Good interpersonal communicatio skills

* Good interpersonal relation skills

* Flexibility and adaptability

* Character and ethics

Background of the Case

The IT director at Just-in-Time Airfreight have received authorization to hire another systems analyst. This will be an entry-level position, and the person will assist senior systems analysts on various projects involving the reservations and the human resources systems. Using the information in this chapter, draft an ad that would appear in The Wall Street Journal, local newspapers, and online. You can get some ideas by visiting monster.com, or a similar site. In your ad, be sure to list desired skills, experience, and educational requirements.

Analysis

Regarding to the hiring of new systems analyst, it is better to advertise it through The Wall Street Journal, local newspapers, and online, since people use these kinds of media most of the time. These agencies of mass comunication can help to broadcast the mentioned hiring. The IT director must complete the information regarding to the systems analyst' skills, skills and educational requirements.

Conclusions and Recommendations

The author concludes advertising through different kinds of media can be a great help to find a well-skilled systems analyst. The author strongly recommends that It director must hire a systems analyst who can work with people outside the company, such as software and hardware vendors, customers, and government officials. In a rapidly changing IT marketplace, a systems analyst must manage his or her own career and have a plan for professional development.