SFIA Models

SFIA Framework 1
SFIA Models
By (Name)
The Name of the Class (Course)
Professor (Tutor)
The Name of the School (University)
The City and State where it is located
The Date

SFIA Framework 2
SFIA Models
Part 1: Resume Assessment
The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) framework was first published in
2003 and has undergone several editions and revision making it become widely accepted and
used all over the world (Von Konsky, 2008). It provides IT professionals with a universal way
of defining skills, expertise, and abilities as well in a consistent manner (von Konsky, et al.,
2016).
As a graduate from Melbourne University and with a passion for programming besides a
1-year experience as a technical analyst, I have great technical skills and experience with highly
technical computer applications and tools/systems. These include a database (MySQL, MS
SQL), web development, and software testing and android studio. I also have experience in
programming languages such as Java, C, and Python as well as cloud computing infrastructure
development using AWS and Cloudflare frameworks.
During my internship, I was able to demonstrate and these skills. I learned and perfected
on several areas as I engaged myself in documenting technical systems requirements, managing
servers and databases for educational institutions, liaising with clients and other key
stakeholders, automatically deploying software applications, managing service desk operations
and writing scripts to implement new system features.
Strategy and planning skills as well as business change, are the skills that I learned,
sharpened and applied in equal measure. On the SFIA framework, systems development skills
are level 2, while business and information strategy/planning are level 3. Getting exposed to the

SFIA Framework 3
SFIA framework, and having learned about the generic skills, helped me to update my resume
accordingly and learn new skills (Shankararaman & Swapna, 2016).
Part 2: Cover Letter Preparedness
The cover letter, or simply the application letter comes in during job applications to
supplement what is the curriculum vitae. As such, it is critically important for one to relate their
skills and the knowledge of the position they are applying for as well as the organization offering
the job. This calls for thorough preparation and critical analysis of the offered job's requirements.
When applying for a job in the future, I always start with a brief introduction about myself and
mention the purpose of applying for the job. After this, I would give a snapshot of my relevant
skills, qualifications, and experience (in that order) in such a way that they relate to the job's
requirement. For every skill I have, I would provide a real-life example, especially where there is
a request to meet certain employability criteria. Additionally, I would describe my career
objectives and experience in line with the powerful technical skills that I have learnt while taking
a close reference to the SFIA model.
The other aspects that I would always consider are using clear direct language, and
avoiding the use of long sentences, tailor the letter to the job and the hiring company to ensure
that company does not feel that my letter has been recycled, use spelling and grammar and
maintain it a one-page document.
Part 3: SFIA Generic Attributes
The levels of responsibility within the SFIA model are characterized using several
attributes. These attributes are autonomy, influence, complexity, business skills and knowledge.
These are used to describe the values, behaviors, knowledge, and characteristics that professional