Learning how to build a career in tech industryis a must in this technological era we’re living in. Competition has intensified in the tech jobs industry and there is immense need for you to differentiate yourself from the rest of the pack. Regardless of whether you’re a job seeker or just looking to grow professionally in the tech industry, you need to build an impressive and impressive brand that will see your career soar to greater heights.
With essential start-up basis and background, what you’re looking for in building your career is to break out and make it big. To achieve this, here are the 9 steps you will have to take to reinvigorate your career:
Figure out what you do best and what you are known for
Evaluate the top two things or selling points that make you unique in the tech industry. These selling points are what you bring to the table. This requires you to be honest of your strengths as it is these strengths you’re going to use to build your brand and career in the industry.
Figure out how it’s relevant in the tech industry
Now that you know what you’re really good at, extrapolate this to the tech industry. Most tech companies are looking for specialists as opposed to generalists. It is a fact that if you become the best at what you’re good at, you become indispensable and people start looking for you.
Build out your social profiles
There are different social network sites which you can use to create an online profile that showcases what you are and what you can offer. In this digital era, careers are built and developed online. The internet gives you the opportunity to become part of the global talent pool from where you can learn and connect on new opportunities.
Create content and get it out there
As a specialist in the tech industry, there are various things you can be able to explain to your audience. Contribute to an open source project, write a whitepaper or create a group and lead discussions on topics relevant to the tech industry.
Keep updating your content and brand
If you have been following the above steps you should start seeing some traction in your career. However, this is only the beginning. Continue educating and growing your professional boundaries.
Help people understand why they need your services
As a service provider in the tech industry, there are various opportunities you have to showcase your prowess. Though it shouldn’t be done in a bragging manner, help those around you understand you can help them do their jobs better.
You cannot be a brand alone
You need to surround yourself with the “right” people in the tech industry. People always tend to associate others with their best friends and it’s no different in your career. Brand yourself with the best people and watch your career grow.
Make every interaction worthwhile
You can only build your career if you have an aura of your unrivaled brand statement. Ensure that you get value for every chance and moment that comes your way.
Keep your personal career brand and your personal life separate
With the voice you have acquired, realize that it has power. There are many executives and managers who slate their own careers via their throats and social media, and it’s no different for those in tech industry.
Barrie Adams is an experienced writer/HR consultant with works currently published in Careers Africa and other related magazines and websites for Jobs in Ghana
