How to kickstart a career in tech

How to kickstart a career in tech

  1. Do Your Research

Tech is a very broad field. There are quite a lot of different areas in tech. You need to do Your research very well to find the match for you.

Here is a list of the most in-demand tech fields:

  1. Decide which path to follow

    After doing your research on the different areas in tech. It is now time to decide on Which area you want to continue learning about.

    A tip on how to do this is to think about your current skills and match them to an area in tech.

    For example, if you are an artist or you love to draw and paint. You might consider going for a career in Graphic design or UI/UX design.

  2. Find learning resources online

One of the amazing things about tech is that there are tons of resources available online For you to use.

You have access to a lot of free and paid resources online which are both uniquely amazing. You can choose from a wide range of free resources such as:

Also some amazing paid resources such as:

  1. Start learning

Starting by far the most difficult and most important stage in kick-starting your career in tech. Here you have to dedicate at least 1 to 2 hours every day to learning and START LEARNING.

The only way to get better in your desired area in tech is by constant learning and practice. In tech, CONSISTENCY is the key to having a successful career.

Always remember that CONSISTENCY OVER INTENSITY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN TECH

  1. Build Projects

Building projects have proven to be the most important way to know if you fully understand the concepts that you have learnt. Building projects help you sharpen your skills and showcase what you have learnt.

Your first series of projects may seem like crap but they are a true representation that you are progressing. Don’t give up, keep going results will show in due time.

  1. Think big but be practical

It is quite alright to dream of a good tech job after learning, but thinking that you can learn everything in a month or two is quite impossible.

First of all, in tech learning never stops. Things change every single day. Thus your learning never stops.

In summary, these are steps to kick-start a successful career:

  • Do your research

  • Decide what path to take

  • Find learning resources online

  • Start learning

  • Build projects

  • Think big but be practical

Good luck on this amazing journey you have decided to embark on. Follow me on Twitter to see more of my articles and tips for a successful tech career.