Asking questions is how we all learn and grow in our careers. It is how we gain understanding, gather necessary information, and ensure relevance and accuracy towards what we are tasked with doing. Asking questions bridges the gap between intent and ability to generate a valid and accurate response. There are times when asking questions will cause problems at work, though. Sometimes, your questions may not be welcome, and there may be several reasons for that.

I won’t lie; the technology industry currently faces a challenge with attracting new talent. This isn’t a new thing, though. I have known many individuals who had just graduated from college with degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems, and thought it would be easy to find a job upon completing their academic studies. Sometimes it is, if you know the right people. Often, they struggle to get their careers started, though. Few will secure their dream job right out of school, and honestly, I would be concerned if that was all they had achieved in their careers anyway. For those getting started, here's a tip: try to secure a support or testing gig first.