If you’re switching careers, this is for you as well.
It is no longer news that you do not need a career in Computer Science to begin a career in tech. But not knowing what to do or how to go about it can be quite tasking, and derailing if you’re not careful, especially since if new to the profession.
Begin with a light self-assessment: what’s my motivation for wanting a career in tech?
1. Make your research: Surf the net, read everything you can lay your hands on. Get lost in a rabbit hole, as this will most likely lead you to more and more resources that will align with your path, but don’t get overwhelmed. Narrow down your result to the careers you find most exciting and see yourself in. Join free webinars online and hear directly from industry experts.
2. Speak to someone in your circle: You probably know someone that does something closely related to what you would like to do, if not, connect with a mutual, so you’ll get first-hand information of what it’s like to work in that role. You get to learn and ask questions freely.
3. Enrol in a Boot camp: Speaking to someone and making your research will make this very easy, as there tends to be a lot of disparity on which boot camp offers the best learning experience. If you’re looking to learn Front end web development, Back end web development, Full stack, Product management, Product design, in a well planned-out curriculum that will position you for the 21st-century job market, Dufuna, the leading software engineering institute in Africa, offers just the right courses, taught by experts. We have an 80% success rate as most of our alumni have gotten jobs within and outside Nigeria, remotely and physically, some have proceeded to begin their startups.
4. Document your journey: Write a to-do list and tick off tasks as you proceed. You could journal anywhere. Writing down things you learned and mistakes made helps you make sense of the information you’re absorbing. Sharing that information publicly on social media or tech blogs not only puts you out there but will help someone else as well.
5. Join a Community: Joining a community can help accelerate your career growth, job opportunities and learning resources are typically shared. There are also usually members in different career stages, so you won’t feel left out.
Also, follow experts on social media, as they usually share meaningful and helpful resources they have garnered through years of experience and can prove to be very valuable to you.
Bonus Tip: It’s okay to try out different career fields in tech, till you decide which is the perfect fit for you.
