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I can tell you from personal experience that getting a job in tech is hard if you are just starting out. Even if you're veteran it can be very difficult at time
by WheelsAtLarge 10y ago
I can tell you from personal experience that getting a job in tech is hard if you are just starting out. Even if you're veteran it can be very difficult at times.
When I started out what got me going was to take anything that came my way. My first job was part time and low paid. Once I got a job I was able to use that as a stepping stone and move up. The other thing I can tell you is that 6 months of tech is just the start. I've found that tech is a lifestyle. You always have to work to get better. Remember that you're competing against people the live and breath technology. In many cases they would rather continue on a problem than to eat or sleep without compensation. Their reward is solving the problem. And they've done this for years. Can you keep up with them?
There is hope. My advice is to get the first job you can get whatever that is - tech or no tech - and continue looking for a job in tech. Also be sure to continue to improve your tech skills. Look to specialize in something and hit it hard. Look for a project that will help you improve your skills. If you can't come up with one just look at something you find interesting and copy that. You're job is to improve your skills enough so you can get a job not to put out a product.
Also make sure you work on your networking skills, join a group that can help with your goals and make sure they know about your skills and what you have done. Yes, networking seems phony but how else will you know where the jobs are before a company needs to post it or go to a recruiter.
General Assembly was only the start. Yes they filled your brain on how easy it is to get a job after you take their classes. Well, it's not that easy. It's your job now to continue improving and move forward with hard work.
Good luck!