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Stereotypical Techie Personalities

The 'Why It Sucks to be the IT Guy' Chart Has Nerdy Personnas

— January 2, 2013 — Pop Culture
The 'Why It Sucks to be the IT Guy' infographic reveals some of the funny but quite stereotypical personas often associated with techies.

Most companies have an Information Technology department, which most employees usually call mainly for technical difficulties like viruses or frozen computers, even though their tasks are more widespread than that. Simple problems can be solved over the phone, which means most employees and IT personnel probably never even see each other face to face, but that doesn't mean the employee hasn't assigned a visual character to associate with the IT guy they just spoke to. Characters like Geek Chic Nerdsters, the CSI Genius, the Nerd Hermit and the Star Trek Niche Nerds, are only some of the few commonly imagined stereotypes and why it sucks to be the IT guy.
Trend Themes
1. Stereotypical Techie Personas - As tech becomes more integrated into our lives, it is important to break down stereotypes and embrace diversity in tech talent.
2. Cross-department Collaboration - Fostering collaboration between IT departments and other areas of a company can lead to more efficient problem-solving and innovation.
3. Humanizing IT - By highlighting the unique skills and personalities of IT professionals, companies can create a more positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Industry Implications
1. Information Technology - IT companies can embrace diverse hiring practices and actively work to break down negative stereotypes associated with techies.
2. Human Resources - HR departments can encourage cross-department collaboration and promote inclusivity in hiring and workplace culture to create a more positive environment for all employees.
3. Education - By promoting STEM education and fostering a love of technology in a diverse range of students, educators can help break down stereotypes and grow the tech talent pipeline.
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