The technology industry is an ever-growing landscape of career possibilities. With a wide range of job roles across a range of sub-fields, the tech industry boasts a range of exciting opportunities for job seekers of all professional levels. To stand out from competing applicants, it is important for job seekers to tend to all areas of their professional portfolio – networking, advancing skills and gaining relevant experience, even working with a professional mentor. Here at We are Tech Global, our range of career-building courses open doors for applicants into jobs in cyber security, data science, space tech and software development. In this blog, we offer a helpful guide for those looking to secure a job in the tech industry – offering useful tips and highlighting the range of skill-based courses and opportunities available with We Are Tech Global.
Network within the Industry
Networking is essential when looking to break into any industry – including technology. Fortunately, the breadth of the tech industry lends itself to there being a large range of events and opportunities for tech professionals to network both in-person and online. Such events are great ways to meet potential employers, mentors or professionals working within a target area. In addition to attending events and co-ordinated networking experiences, online spaces such as tech-focused social media groups may offer further opportunities to make relevant connections within the field.
The connections made through networking can offer a range of advantages. In addition to helping an individual develop a range of professional skills, a strong network can also help a job seeker remain informed of any upcoming job opportunities, gain field-specific insights or even get referrals.
Connect with a Mentor
When seeking employment in a new area, it is important to establish a professional support network. In addition to the connections made through networking and professional experience, finding a mentor can have a host of benefits for a professional at all stages of their career. A mentor can help a job seeker stay informed about business and industry changes. For those early in their tech career, regular check-ins with a mentor can help a job seeker or young professional to ensure they are on the right track. Establishing this connection also allows a professional to voice any concerns or questions that arise regarding their professional experience.
In addition to one-to-one mentorship, there are also a number of free mentorship programs and communities online that allow job seekers from all communities access to professional guidance and support.
Create a Strong, Tailored CV
When sifting through endless job listings, it can be tempting to send the same application to numerous hiring managers. While this might seem to boost your efficiency, generalised applications often prevent candidates from standing out to employers. Once you have taken the time to review the descriptions of the openings that interest you, candidates may choose to create a tailored CV to send within their application, that deliberately hits points of interest noted in the job description.
Adjusting your CV in this way for each role helps differentiate you from other candidates, increasing the likelihood of your application being selected for further review.
Refine Your Skills at Career Bootcamps with We Are Tech Global
At We Are Tech Global, our industry-tailored boot camps provide our clients with the opportunity to advance and refine skills that are in high demand across the tech industry. Our courses are designed to combat the skill shortages that leave valuable candidates missing out on unmissable career opportunities. Below we will explore a range of our courses, noting the range of skills and professional development opportunities specific to a selection of tech industries.
Build Your Career in Software
Software development is of core importance in the digital world, but what skills are needed to break into the software industry? We Are Tech Global have created a skill-tailored course perfect for anyone looking to enter the field of software development, whether you’re interested in front-end systems, back-end systems or mobile app creation. Our software bootcamp delves into the complexities and applications of artificial intelligence, building intuitive user interfaces and constantly staying ahead of the curve in looking for new trends and advancements.
For more support and advice on how to get a job in software, take a look at our 2024 software courses or contact our team today.
Build Your Career in Cyber
Our Cyber Academy paves the way for your career in cybersecurity. Our courses cover the range of techniques and strategies required to protect computer systems and networks from threats in the digital age. Whether you’re interested in hacking, penetration testing, security analysis or incident response, our 7-week course provides an invaluable skill grounding for those seeking a career in cybersecurity. For more support and advice on how to get a job in cyber, take a look at our 2024 Cybersecurity Courses or contact our team today.
Build Your Career in Data Science
Keen to use your skills to harness the power of big data? Our Data science course offers a unique opportunity for those looking for jobs across the data science field. Equipping our students with the skills required to interpret complex data sets – identifying patterns, trends and correlations, we strive to create a workforce that can continue to maintain the infrastructure necessary to process large volumes of high-value data. Keen to learn more about our 7-week career-building boot camp? Take a look at our 2024 Data Science Courses or contact our team today.
Build Your Career in Space Tech
Looking to find your breakout role in the space technology industry? Our skill-tailored space tech course delves deep into a range of GIS systems and technologies perfect for any prospective special tech specialist. Covering a range of topics from spatial solutions, geocoding, overlay analysis and geographic mapping – our students will gain a firm understanding of coding and processing data using advanced models and algorithms. For more details our 2024 space tech course, contact our team today.
Advance your Job Search with We Are Tech Global
We Are Tech Global specialise in organising and hosting a range of in-person career bootcamps for tech industry job seekers. Our courses cover Cyber Security, Data Science, Spacetech and Software Development – aiming to help candidates upskill to improve their job search. In addition to supporting those in search of a tech role, we also have established connections with over 100 companies looking to hire newly trained professionals. We’re committed to addressing the tech industry’s skill shortage, offering applicants the opportunity to improve their skills and contribute to a growing sense of inclusivity across the tech industry. To find out more about our range of courses or find a candidate to fill your current vacancy, contact a member of the team today.
