Technology industry is one of the fastest growing industries today. Even with global pandemic and economic pressures, tech companies are hiring as they are scaling for growth. Therefore, it\u2019s no brainer that if you\u2019re looking for a job in a growing industry, tech industry is the answer. And contrary to popular belief, you don\u2019t need to have a Computer Science degree to break into the tech industry. There are many other roles that tech companies are looking for that is not a software developer role, such as Product Manager, Product Designer, UX Designer, Content Designer, Data Analyst and so on, which don\u2019t require you to do coding full time.<\/p>\n
While I had a Computer Science degree, I didn't get a graduate software engineer role with a well-known tech company in the Silicon Valley. I started my career working as a web developer for a small web agency in Sydney, Australia, doing everything from gathering requirements from customers, designing websites in Adobe Photoshop, building backend applications, coding frontend interfaces, to looking after domain name registration, hosting, and so on.<\/p>\n
Throughout my career, I\u2019ve had many different job titles that are similar yet different in many ways, such as developer, technical lead, technical director, startup CTO, head of engineering, software development manager, and engineering manager.<\/p>\n
I got into tech because I love using my creativity and problem solving skills to create & build stuff.<\/p>\n
With that, let\u2019s take a look at how you might plan and prepare for a career in tech in three key stages.<\/p>\n
Gather up-to-date information on what roles are available out there and what companies are hiring<\/p>\n
You can learn more about tips, tricks, techniques and strategies to do well at job interviews in my book, Nail That Interviews, Tips on nailing remote interviews at a tech company.<\/a><\/p>\n Interviews are stressful, no matter how many times you\u2019ve done it. It\u2019s ok to feel nervous. Don\u2019t beat yourself up if you get rejected. Practice self-care activities and prepare yourself mentally for interviews and their outcomes. Have the courage and confidence to keep going.<\/p>\n To conclude, there are 3 key stages to getting a tech job, even if you don't have a Computer Science degree from a prestige university.Take care of your emotional health<\/h4>\n
Summary<\/h3>\n
\nStage 1: Research and assess
\nStage 2: Take everyday action
\nStage 3: Prepare and study for interviews
\nRemember that with consistent effort and determination, anyone can have a fulfilling career in tech.<\/p>\n