Why choose a job in the technology industry?
Tech industry stability
Times are uncertain. An estimated 13% - 20% of U.S. workers are currently unemployed. To adjust to this, many businesses are utilizing telecommuting, digital marketing, and social media technologies. Companies such as Twitter have gone 100% remote. Tech will always be here to stay, and it's only going to continue to grow. The technology industry will always be more pandemic and recession-proof compared to other industries.
Opportunities for growth in the technology field
What do you want to do for the rest of your life? Many people right now will take whatever job they can get until they get what they want. Millions of workers are currently looking to change career paths. But many are uncertain what job or career will be interesting and fulfilling.
The technology industry has a large variety of jobs and companies to work for. There are opportunities in advertising, design, communications, human resources, customer service, engineering, project and people management. Within these tech companies there are great opportunities for promotion. Don't like what you're doing? See if you can make a lateral move within your company into a different type of tech job that may interest you more.
Technology is exciting
Don't want to be stagnant in your career? The variety of positions all fall within the scope of fast-growing companies that are constantly evolving due to company growth, advancements in technologies, and changing of trends. If you work in the tech industry you will continue to learn and be challenged in all the right ways.
Availability of free resources to learn skills
Graphic design, UI/UX design, coding, writing, marketing, advertising, and more. All of these tech skills can currently be learned online, many for free. Make use of your free time to learn skills that will help you succeed in the technology industry
What's stopping you from getting into tech?
Your life can be sculpted in the direction of your choosing. It all starts with you. Begin the work, gain momentum, and you will be surprised at where you may end up! What's holding you back? Let us know in the comments!
