With Covid-19 making many individuals question their career choices, it is more important than ever to find a job that you are happy with. Work-life balance, salary, security, and industry growth are just some of the benefits of choosing a career in tech and IT.
The boom in demand for tech-based jobs is set to increase with the Bureau of Labour Statistics estimating that there are about to be 16,300 tech-based job openings in the US alone every year until 2030.
Frontier Technology’s IT recruitment specialists look at why tech could be the perfect career move for you.
1. Positive Industry Outlook with Huge Growth Potential
The Tech industry is booming, and it won’t be stopping anytime soon. A job with security, after what has been a very unpredictable few years, is something that many are looking for. As the world becomes increasingly digitalised the need for these skilled IT and tech workers will ever increase. Advertised roles in the digital tech sector have grown over 36% since June last year, with Software developers being the most in-demand advertised role, at 6%.
Whilst being in one of the fastest-growing industries, you will also be able to see and
create the future, influencing the way the world works. The IT and Tech industry is and will continue to be the only industry that is safe from the technology evolution. Whilst some career choices can now be replaced by AI and technology. A tech career will never be one of them.
As there is a skills shortage in tech, there is a huge growth potential for anybody working inside the industry. Learning and development is on the top of the agenda for most companies, in order to develop your skills as much as possible. This will benefit both you and the company you will be working in. This means that you will probably climb the career ladder a lot quicker than workers in other industries.
2. Rewarding Careers
A career in IT and Tech can be extremely rewarding. It is no secret that the job pays well alongside many other benefits, including flexible working and a good work-life balance with most working 9-5 days. The average starting salary in tech is £32,000, in comparison to the average full-time salary of an individual in the UK sitting at £24,600. On top of this, jobs in tech saw an increase in earnings by 7.8% in 2022. Whilst salaries will still vary on job role and location, the opportunity to grow and advance in tech is massive, allowing you to achieve an excellent work-life balance.
Glassdoor revealed that jobs in computer and IT ranked in the top 29 jobs for a work-life balance, with most including the opportunity to either work remotely or include hybrid working schedules. Many people in Tech have a passion for the sector, which means they can work whilst progressing a career in something they genuinely have an interest in.
3. Tech workers will always be needed across the board
Choosing a career in Tech or IT is incredibly versatile. Almost every industry and sector need Tech professionals to keep their businesses safe and running. This allows you to gain experience in a variety of fields, with the ability to find one that best suits you.
Some popular examples of this could be:
Finance
Entertainment
Health Care
Non-profit
Government
This results in a career that can be an incredible learning experience, with potential opportunities to get involved in other projects that may not necessarily fit into your job role. Gaining this diverse skill set will be incredibly beneficial to your career progression and overall learning experience.
4. You Don’t Always Need a Degree
It comes as a surprise to most, but you are not always required a degree for a job in Tech or IT. There are many ways to enter the industry, including online courses, apprenticeships and learning on the job.
Getting essential skills from online courses is now easier than ever with many being low
cost or even free. Learning fundamental skills such as coding or UI and UX are transferrable skills that tech employers will look for. The skills can start to be built on from any age. On top of this, custom workforce development programmes are now put in place in the Tech and IT fields to ensure that company’s talent is trained and ready from the job from day one, providing tools and support for an ever-changing and fast-developing industry.
An industry allowing flexibility of your education to start a career allows you to start a job without the debt and expense of gaining a master's or degree. Many big companies also offer you to gain the courses and education through their various programmes, so if you did later want a degree, it is something you could consider.
5. Constant Learning & Development
A role in Tech is not slow-paced, so if that is what you are looking for, then this is not for you. Tech companies are filled with ambitious, enthusiastic individuals who are ready to take on multiple challenges. This allows for constant learning and development daily. Tech employees have the autonomy to test and experiment with new things, taking a risk for results which works in injunctions with a career filled with ideas and collaboration.
As discussed before, the skills shortage has shifted the company's focus to training the tech teams they currently have as much as they can, whilst being more flexible with starters that may have transferrable skills. Now more than ever, companies are investing heavily in tech training for staff to bridge the skills gap and develop these skills within their organisations.
If a career in Tech or IT seems like the right career path for you, and you have transferrable skills towards the industry, you can get in touch with Frontier Technology’s expert tech specialists, who can guide you through the hiring processes.
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