PROFESSIONS IN THE TECH INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS - TECHNOLOGY
Friday June 5, 2020 In this Industry Insights, Connor, Han and Eric talks about their individual experiences in the Tech Industry and share their advice and insights. Key takeaways include:
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Some considerations to have when looking at jobs in the Tech Industry are:
Transferable skills:
Here are some transferable skills athletes can use in the tech industry: communication, conflict resolution skills, ability to learn, receive feedback and grow from it, ability to work in a team and with a diverse group of people, competitiveness, discipline, etc.
Ideas to enter the industry:
- Business-facing or consumer-facing: look at whether you would like to work with businesses or individual consumers.
- What type of company do you want to work for? Your job experience will depend on the size of company, its maturity, the leadership culture, the team you would be in, etc.
Transferable skills:
Here are some transferable skills athletes can use in the tech industry: communication, conflict resolution skills, ability to learn, receive feedback and grow from it, ability to work in a team and with a diverse group of people, competitiveness, discipline, etc.
Ideas to enter the industry:
- Networking with individuals in the industry or companies you want to work for.
- Ask people who work in this industry for advice or guidance.
- If you are speaking with a hiring manager or interviewing, you need to have done a lot of research about the company and the product: come with pointed questions and a deep understanding of the product. Even if your analysis is incorrect, you will show that you have done the work and have a passion to learn.