5 signs you definitely belong in tech!

You don’t have to be a hardcore coder or an insanely cool developer to find your place in the tech industry, because just like any other industry, there’s more than meets the eye!


So, check out these five signs to see if you actually do belong in tech, even without a tech background.

1. You didn't graduate with a computer science degree
Bet you thought you read that wrong, but you should know this – just because your studies weren't in computer engineering (or anything vaguely related), that doesn't necessarily matter!
In fact, having a background in a non-technical job can be quite an advantage since it lets you offer a fresh perspective as well as a more diverse skill set.

2. You are creative
Do you feel more comfortable crafting stories than lines of code? That’s great, because you might think that you can only use your creativity for fields such as editorial, marketing and public relations – but tech is all about original solutions and unique ways to use them.

In other words, being creative is being tech-y! Some of these tech jobs require you to use your creative juices: Visual Designer, Copy Writer, and Creative Team Leader.

3. You have a flair for communicating
Are you the only one your boss turns to when they need an author for the company newsletter? Or does he simply need you always proofread his emails. This ability of yours to get ideas across isn't just useful in tech, it is extremely necessary. Companies who are part of the digital realm depend on communication and collaboration with everyone from customers, internal clients and even press outlets.

Your skills with ensure that communication inside and outside the company will always go smoothly; freeing up other employees from clarifying and trying to figure out confusing emails, presentations etc.

4. You are extroverted
Does the thought of spending your entire day isolated, staring at a screen in silence make you agitated? Well there is good news, because a lot of tech people feel the same way. You can get a job in tech without forcing yourself to change who you are and how you work best. In fact, there are plenty of tech companies that need people just like you!

5. You want to do good in the world
With everyone always talking about overnight billionaires, you can easily assume that the tech world is only focused on making loads of money. But that is not always the case (you don’t have to sell your soul to make a living in tech)

Many companies in the tech industry support ethical values - and some even work towards making the world a safer and better place!

So, stop worrying that if you don’t have a degree in computer science you’ll never have a job in tech. Digital jobs are as diverse and dynamic as you are. Forget what you thought before, you can have a career in tech that’s exactly the right career for you.

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Written By: Christine Romans
CopyWriter at The Computer Guyz Cape Town

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