How to break into a Technology Career - Crash Course

Description

Course Overview

The demand for technology professionals is growing and the areas of expertise companies are looking to hire technology professionals in is also changing.

There are many great reasons and benefits why people choose to start a career in technology. Some of the reasons are High demand and Growth, Competitive Salaries and Benefits, Diverse Career Paths, Continuous Learning, flexible Work Options are just a few of the many reasons to get into technology

Remember, these are just some of the potential reasons and benefits.

Whether a tech career is right for you depends on your individual interests, skills, and career goals. It is important to do your research, explore different options, and network with professionals in the field to gain a deeper understanding of what a career in technology entails.

The course has been designed to provide a solid introduction to why you should become a technology professional as well as how to get started.

Course includes the following: 

1. Course Presentation download

2. FREE Companion Ebook

3. FREE How to Become a Cloud Engineer Ebook

4. Free Infographics

Most “entry-level” technology jobs ask for years of prior experience, making it difficult to break into the field.

However, with the right training and coaching, confidence and drive becoming a technology professional is more than feasible.

What is covered in the course?

Module One - Tech Career Development Fundamentals

• Understanding the Tech Industry

• Discussion - Why Consider Tech as a Career

• Exploring Tech Career Paths and Specializations

• Creating a Career Roadmap

Module Two - Building a Strong Foundation

• Mastering Tech Tools and Technologies

• Developing Proficiency in Programming Languages

• Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills for Tech Professionals

Module Three - Personal Branding and Professional Presence

• Crafting your Tech Personal Brand Story

• Building an Impressive Tech Portfolio and Projects Showcase

• Demonstration - GitHub

• Leveraging Tech Networks and Communities for Career Growth

• Demonstration - LinkedIn Profile

• Discussion - Meetups

• Demonstration - Stackoverflow

Module Four - Job Search and Application Strategies

• Creating and Outstanding Tech Resume

• Crafting Tailored Cover Letters for Tech Positions

• Navigating Tech Job Boards and Industry Resources

• Demonstration - Job Search LinkedIn

Module Five - Tech Interview Preparation and Techniques

• Tech Interviews Preparation and Techniques

• Preparing for Technical Interview Challenges

• Mastering Behavioral Interviews using the STAR Technique

Module Six - Advancing Your Tech Career

• Advancing Your Tech Career

• Negotiating Job Offers and Tech Salary Packages

• Excelling in the Tech Workplace: Communication and Collaboration

• Creating a Personalized Tech Career Development Plan

Who is the target audience?

• The course is for anyone looking to break into the technology field.

What You'll Learn in the course:

1. Why you should become a technology professional?

2. What skills are needed to become a developer?

3. Identify the correct technology roles to apply for.

4. What are the salary ranges for common technology roles.

5. How to negotiate your first job offer.

6. ow to find training and coaching to jump start your career

7. Get to know some common interview questions.

Requirements

Considering a career change to cloud computing

Access to cloud services to learn more.

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