5 Steps to Break into the Tech Industry: Tips for Non-Technical Professionals

If you're a non-technical professional looking to break into the tech industry, you may be wondering where to start and how to get your foot in the door. While the tech industry can seem intimidating at first, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of success and land your dream job in tech.

1. Identify your strengths and passions. Before you start looking for jobs in the tech industry, it's important to take some time to reflect on your strengths and passions. What are you good at? What do you enjoy doing? By focusing on your strengths and passions, you can identify the areas of tech that are the best fit for you, and start building your skills and experience in those areas.
2. Learn the basics. While you don't need to be a coding expert to break into the tech industry, it's important to have a basic understanding of the technologies and concepts that are central to the industry. This can include learning the basics of programming languages such as Java or Python, as well as understanding key concepts such as algorithms and data structures. There are many online courses and tutorials that can help you learn the basics of tech, and some companies even offer training programs for non-technical professionals who want to break into the industry. Take the time to learn first principles very well! Don’t try to memorize things - try to understand things. There is a huge difference. Here are some technologies that I recommend learning. I’ve included some technologies which are rapidly growing in popularity but not quite as popular today, but trends show will be very in demand in the coming years:

• C++ (foundations)
• Python
• JavaScript
• Java
• Cockroach Labs (CockroachDB)
• Golang Dev
• @Vue.JS

1. Network and build your professional network. In the tech industry, networking is key. By networking with other professionals in the industry, you can learn about job opportunities, get advice and mentoring, and build your professional network. You can network in person at events and conferences, or online through social media and professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn. Ask people for help. Believe it not, people do love to help.
2. Build a portfolio of your work. In the tech industry, employers are often more interested in what you can do than in your education or experience. This requires you to be curious and want to solve problems. Always. By building a portfolio of your work, you can show employers that you have the skills and experience they are looking for. This can include projects you have worked on, code you have written, or other examples of your work. You can use a website such as GitHub to showcase your work and make it easily accessible to potential employers.
3. Apply for jobs and prepare for interviews. Once you have identified your strengths, learned the basics of tech, built your professional network, and created a portfolio of your work, you're ready to start applying for jobs in the tech industry. Be sure to tailor your resume and cover letter to the specific job you are applying for, and practice your interview skills to make a good impression during the hiring process.

By following these steps, you can increase your chances of success and break into the tech industry. With hard work, dedication, and the right skills and experience, you can land your dream job in tech and start building a rewarding career in the industry.

Reach out to ??Pedram Pejouyan or Mario Villegas for guidance.

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About ??Pedram Pejouyan

Pedram is a well rounded generalist who loves people and technology. He is an engineer, and accomplished entrepreneur with a wide range of experiences. He has learned to combine his loves for people and tech and bring on positive impact in this universe by tending to the people behind the machines

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