What skills should I develop so that I can represent myself at good level ?

Hi Somay,

Skills you should develop are all relative to the position you are interested in pursuing.

For example, if you would want a position as a software engineer then it would be great to brush up in programming courses and polish them.

Usually too, job postings will state which skills they want a candidate to have so it would be a good guideline to what companies expect.

If it's all too overwhelming now, my suggestion is to look at which positions you are interested in applying for and look for common skill denominators between them and start honing these first. It also helps asking around from your peers or friends who are freshly employed and ask them their experiences or how they prepared when applying for work.

Hope I was able to provide enlightening advice and goodluck!

Hi,
I think renewal is very necessary. Renewal means continuous learning, in R&D, you always facing new technology, be eager to learn, feel curious about new things are important. Renewal is also about innovating, continuous improvement, always think about how we can do things better, make things differently, that kind of mindset could support you to develop fast.

The skill could be technical skills and soft skills.

For Technical skill, it very depends on which area you will work for, for example, if you work as R&D software engineer, generally software programing skill is the basic skill, if you work in HW area, you need have more HW knowledge. And especially in NOKIA, telecommunication technical knowledge/skill is important in the industry.

For non-technical skills are also very important. Problem solving capability, quick learning capability, communication and cooperation skills etc.

I recommend you to check detail external open positions and requirement, you can check the website, there are many job opportunities:
https://www.nokia.com/about-us/careers/our-opportunities/

Hi Somay,

I agree that technical skills will vary depending on the position you're applying for and generally most important ones are listed in the job description. For an engineer it might be understanding of various programming languages, whereas a project manager will need to have experience in planning. These skills will help to do the job well.

However, what I personally learned over the years is that to be able to represent yourself well and be a strong team member 'soft' and interpersonal skills are very valuable.

In particular, being organized, able to understand the bigger picture and manage time well will help to be more productive and get more done. At the same time, being able to think outside the box, express your ideas and opinions clearly, as well as communicate openly and network with other colleagues will make you a very valuable contributor.

My advice would be to balance the time between activities that improve your technical skills and those that focus on communication and networking. For example, engaging in a debate club or taking up a writing class can be a great way to activate the non-technical part of life.

Thinking and acting beyond one's current role always. Continuously updating your knowledge in your business function, its position, and market developments; Look for the opportunity in every change you come across. These qualities shall help anyone to excel.

The mindset of learning continuously, being kind and thinking of the team and company as a whole instead of competing with others, and being willing to be involved in many different areas so that you meet lots of people and leave an impact.

I think that a positive attitude is one of the most important attributes in one person, caring about the others and showing that you're interested in their day to day (but don't be invasive). With these, you will stand out not only in your job but in your environment.
Have a great weekend!

Hi Somay,

Let me answer from the verification (testing) department technical point of view.

If you apply to positions such as "tester", "system verification engineer", "integration and verification" or "software verification" etc. (which mean you would like to work with our software and/or hardware) then I recommend following skills:
1. Telecommunication basis - if you are not familiar with that, I recommend the "LTE" channel on Youtube and the first 3 chapters of the "Leliwa signaling" book. Also, you can consider other chapters - this level of knowledge may be necessary at a later stage depending on the department you will enter and what tasks/features you will be responsible for. Based on that new knowledge, you can then ask yourself if you want to work in telecom because sooner or later you will have to deepen your knowledge.
2. Linux (command line) - lots of devices and virtual machines have Linux on board and testers/integration and verification specialists work with it.
3. Network (Cisco) - our laboratories are connected in a big network and LTE/5G technologies use IP addresses as well. Basic network configuration is a daily basis.
I can recommend a book Cisco CCNA 200-125, semester 1, and program Cisco Packet Tracer.
4. Programming skills - testers mostly use Python and Robot Framework
5. Testing basis - based on ISTQB

Nokia has recently also launched a 5G certification program, check it out: https://www.nokia.com/networks/training/5g/bell-labs/courses/

I cannot tell you what is most important and which level of knowledge is mandatory - it depends on the specific department. We have automation tests and manual ones. We have software departments where people don't touch real hardware, typical hardware departments, and of course lots of departments working with SW and HW as well.

But what I can say for sure - in Nokia, you can develop your skills. If you are on a basic level in some areas and during the interview you show that you want and are able to progress in these areas then the door is open.

Wishing you good luck! ;)

Curiosity, willingness, and perseverance. Curiosity because we need to understand everything around us. Willingness to go and discuss with people to understand their problems to be resolved with innovative solutions. Perseverance because most of our innovation projects are canceled or fail, only a few go to the end, this is the innovation funnel.

Hi, I think the most important value is endless curiosity and open mind. And if you are willing to listen all the different opinions you will excel greatly

Probably the most important is attitude: how willing are you to learn, to support colleagues, to do your utmost, to share your knowledge and skills and push for becoming better as a team? Recognize and appreciate your fellow colleagues, and be ready to collaborate with others if the task at hand is such. Show respect, be humble and have the drive to perform well. While we are strong on execution, we also care for each other. With a positive attitude you can excel.

#1 Know yourself. What is that excites and motivates you? If you can find a role that can take full advantage of your passions, then success and satisfaction should naturally follow. #2 Be curious and open to new ideas. Challenge yourself. The world is changing all the time and fast. Allow yourself to evolve and progress. This will keep you current and excited about what you do. #3 Find balance. Excellence is the long game and so work life balance is key to success.

The question you ask has no short answer; and I suppose that each person might supply different recommendations in response to your question. As it relates to workplace performance, excellence requires one to consistently put forth their best efforts, with integrity, in support of their organization’s most important goals. Some of the key qualities for someone to excel include being a team player, consistently holding yourself accountable to perform well, self-awareness to recognize and address your strengths and weakness, continuous learning and knowledge sharing mindset, and a willingness to ask questions and to fearlessly speak up in relevant ways. You must feel that the success of your colleagues is as important as your own. For your long-term workplace performance improvement, request your manager and organization to provide you with: (1) guidance/direction and relevant/frequent performance feedback, (2) effective tools and pertinent/accurate procedures, and (3) wanted incentives (both monetary and non-monetary incentives – such as professional development and career advancement opportunities) to help facilitate motivation to improve workplace performance. Too, assess your own performance gap, and require yourself to (1) takes the necessary steps (such as training and non-training performance improvement interventions) to help assure you gain and maintain the expected/needed knowledge and skills to excel, (2) honestly assess your capacity (i.e., aptitude and ability) to perform exceptionally, and (3) evaluate how well your personal motivators match available incentives. In summary, excelling in the workplace does not depend entirely on you. Your organization, and especially your first-line manager, also play crucial roles in supporting your efforts to be excellent.