𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡:
— no degrees or code edition
1/ Ditch the traditional approach—tech is yours for the taking! Startups couldn't care less about your academic scrolls. They're on the hunt for skills, not fancy diplomas.
I wasn’t asked for it, neither were the dozens of people I’ve spoken to in the last two years.
Focus on building skills >> outcomes from those and how can you bring impact into the org using those.
2/ Don’t know/want to code?
No problem! Tech has roles like product marketing, UX/UI, and operations waiting for you.
Learn tools like
@NotionHQ @airtable @softr_io @figma @glideapps @zapier @make_hq and get better at prompting on ChatGPT, as prompt engineering is gaining popularity.
My current role is a mixture of multiple roles & functions that I’ve worked on in the past, and none of it involves code. (bias: I work in no-code, so it might kill the purpose too lol)
I tinker with the ux, speak with our users; their customers, make educational material, build templates, create content strat + design websites/marketing material too.
Don’t box yourself: “you need to think of yourself also as a product person, as a marketing person and also as a designer” -
@garrytan
The more things you can get your hands dirty with, the more likely you are to get better opportunities.
You’re much more valuable if you’re great at one particular thing and then pretty good at a lot of different things.
3/ Picture this: In just 4-6 months (or maybe even less), you'll be ready to conquer the tech world. Commit about 20 hours a week to sharpen your skills and build an impressive portfolio.
You'll be as unstoppable as a Marvel superhero team-up!
I always advice to learn by building. I’ve been a lurker for far too long and that’s the best advice I’ve ever received. Action > Tutorial Hell
YouTube's got your back, offering a wealth of free knowledge. But if you prefer a more guided journey, invest in curated courses and save time. Learn in public to stay consistent and accountable.
Communities/bootcamps like
@ADPList @buildcamp @beondeck are incredibly useful and worth every penny.
Participate in hackathons like
@nocode_weekend (shameless plug) and Half Day Build by
@louispereira to show your learning outcomes in public and gain exposure , experience, and recognition.
Add those to your portfolio, you can build one for free on
@FuelerHQ
4/ Think it's too late? Think again!
You can pivot from any career, whether you're a master assassin, catnip dealer or a humble sandwich artist.
No need to break the piggy bank for pricey community memberships or paid mentorships.
Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes, cold DM experts, and expose your questions to the public eye.
The tech community is buzzing with kindness and wisdom. But if you desire a more personalized touch, go ahead and summon your very own Yoda with paid mentorships!
Build tiny projects in public. Show your work. Referrals play a huge role in hiring and growing in your career, they have for me.
I was referred to
@ThoughtForma by the incredibly kind @vensykrishna who has also helped dozens more land their first jobs directly and hundreds via her teaching and workshops.
Hope this helped you. Follow
@heyakshay_ for more actionable advice!