Tips for getting your first job in tech

Tips for getting your first job in tech

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Research the Types of Jobs Available and Required Skills

Each industry has varying job requirements, salary ranges, and nature of work. Evaluate your technical abilities and interests to determine the specific area you would like to venture into.  The applicability of tech skills in various sectors will help you to specialize and then see what job best lines up with your skills.

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Develop Technical and Social Skills

Techies should continually improve on their hard skills to remain relevant in the technical field. Identify the skills needed for your area of specialization and enroll in formal training courses.  The ability to write, read, and interpret computer code is also crucial. Update your coding skills by following up on current developments, practicing, and

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Develop Technical and Social Skills

reading articles or relevant books. Also, attending various workshops and boot camps will help improve your abilities, and you can meet other experts who may offer mentorship. Interviewers consider not only a candidate's technical skills but also their ability to network and work with others. A lack of practical communication skills may affect how you interact 

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Develop Technical and Social Skills

with others and work within a team. Learn how to initiate a conversation, ask relevant questions, and improve on nonverbal communication.

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Gain Practical Experience

Hiring managers will evaluate your ability to apply technical skills in solving real-life problems.  Lacking relevant work experience may lower your chances of getting that first job. Enroll in an internship or volunteer program to put theoretical education to practice and refine technical abilities.

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Build on Your Professional Network

A robust network with experts in tech and related fields is valuable to your career projection. Connect with former trainers, classmates, and colleagues from previous workshops.  Ensure your LinkedIn profile is updated and attend tech-oriented conferences and events whenever possible. Interacting with tech experts 

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Build on Your Professional Network

can help you model your career path and keep you updated on job openings.

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