How To Kickstart A Career In Tech

Transitioning in general is a process that takes time and patience. If you are starting a new career path, bear in mind it may not be easy but it is not impossible, it takes a lot of diligence to gain a new skill and hit the job-ready button. This is no different in tech, getting a tech skill is one thing, and staying consistent is another. Since there is a lot of practice to do, there is a lot to learn. Do not be discouraged, achievements take time.

Now that you have crossed the hurdles of leaving your previous career, starting out in the unknown tech space can be confusing, especially if you have zero knowledge about careers in tech and the right skill for you. I advise you not to decide your career choice from the social media buzz about tech, as a newbie, it is important to choose a career path you're passionate about.

You will need a lot of passion in your learning journey

Here are 7 important easy tips to start a career in tech. Do not fret, it is easy indeed!

1. Do Your Research

Choosing a career in tech can be tempting as veterans on social media may be your career role models, and may influence your career choice ( which is not bad) but different areas in tech require specific skills that will need time and patience, so think of what you love most in the tech industry and research about that track. To discover the right role for yourself, you need to do some research on the major careers in tech below:

Web Development

Mobile Development

Product Management

Technical Writing

UI/UX Design

Cybersecurity

Cloud Engineering

Content/Copywriting

DevOps

Data Science

Blockchain Developer

Metaverse Developer

Android Developer and more.

2. Decide Which Path to Take

After exploring the careers in tech, choose the one that you find most interesting(passionate about) and start learning. But that's not the end of this, what next?

3. Drag in Your Current (Transferrable) Skills

Now that you have decided on your area of specialization, you will need your old skill sets to build newer ones. The goal here is to try to connect your current skill or hobbies to your proposed tech career path. Whether it is the ability to learn, communicate, imitate, etc. You will need them all!

4. Search for Tools & Learning Resources Online

It is easier when you ask experienced people in the field to help you out with free materials. Check out youtube videos by typing in simple keywords like “How to learn UI Design as a beginner ” “How to learn Content writing” or “Beginner courses for Web Development ”. YouTube offers loads of free resources that are beginner friendly. So pick from the crowd of tutorials and start learning.

There is unlimited access to free courses for starters, whichever career path you decide on, some ancestors in tech have left lots of learning tools and materials. How thrilling to know you are not alone!

5. Join a Community and Start Learning

You will get all the help you need 85% of the time when you join a community of like minds. The benefits of a community are enormous, it is the best place to get resources, network, opportunities, and experienced people in your field get to direct or even propose to mentor you. Have in mind that you are on new grounds and there are new rules, so the earlier you learn the “how to's and where to’s” the better for your career journey. The secret to getting ahead is getting started. - Mark Twain

6. Build Projects or Start Writing

In tech, you may need to do one of the options above to help keep track of your learning progress and boost your knowledge in your career path. You can research how to go about building projects or writing articles.

7. Stay Consistent

Consistency will help you! in short, it is the only path to grow in your learning journey. Whether it is achieving your learning goals or upskilling to land a job, it is one of the most important habits or skills to build if you're building a career in tech. Never be afraid to overcome the challenges that will come your way as you learn.

Lastly, ASK QUESTIONS all the time, whether you're stuck at something or need clarity to do a task, communication is a must-have tech skill. “Remember, nothing should hold you back from living your dreams”- Salvation.C

Conclusion

Breathe, others have trodden this path, and you too can. Stay true to your goals, and don't overwhelm yourself with unnecessary learning conditions or deadlines, although it is important to apply discipline, take your time to learn effectively. Tell me what you think regarding this topic, don't hesitate to drop them in that rectangular box, it looks like the comments section!