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Klickstarters were recently joined by Evelyn, a high school student who was looking for work experience as part of her studies. Whilst she was with us for the week, it was highlighted to us that there is a general misconception amongst young people on careers in technology.
Check out this blog post from Evelyn, where she helped to bust those myths, in the hope to enlighten future students who are confused on what it means to have a career in technology.
It’s true that you can get a career in technology without knowing Python, HTML or JavaScript! The technology space is super diverse, with a variety of career paths. Going down the tech route allows you to make a living off of your hobbies or things you enjoy doing.
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to gain experience in jobs based around technology. Not only do you become more educated, but becoming an apprentice allows you to earn money and a qualification whether it’s a BTEC, GCSE, A-Level or even a degree.
Positions such as Digital Manager, Graphic Designer, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager and so many more require ‘creativity’ as a skill. The UK has a strong presence in sectors such as gaming, digital marketing, film and television production, and creative technology startups, providing numerous opportunities for professionals in these fields. Additionally, cities like London, Manchester, and Edinburgh are known for their thriving tech and creative scenes.
There are some beliefs that a tech career will see you working way above the average hours per week, but that is not always the case. Technology careers often carry a lot of flexibility, and in most companies they base your hours on what suits you best. You might also get opportunities to work from home instead of working from an office for example!
Technology is evolving every day, developing thousands of new jobs and career paths. A tech career is often viewed as one of the more stable and promising fields for several reasons such as competitive salaries and benefits, versatility and transferable skills, education and upskilling opportunities and more. Keeping yourself aware and updated on new events and patterns etc, is the easiest way to secure your ongoing or upcoming job.
It is believed that as technology modernises, human roles will start being taken over AI. However, rather than simply taking over tech jobs, these advancements are expected to reshape and redefine them. Either way, people are necessary for work in the tech department for millions of different aspects. Some industries at the highest risk of being impacted are manufacturing, retail and customer service, transportation and logistics, and food service and preparation.
Technology is modern and expands every day, nobody is expected to know every aspect. As long as you have an interest in the type of job you want and you’re willing to learn about it, then you should feel confident about this career path. Technology as a whole is extremely complex, so finding an area you want to explore and make a career out of is such easier than you might think.
It’s a given that working in tech is often going to include being sat in front of a screen, but there is more to it then you’d think. You will have social interactions such as meetings, either in your workplace or travelling to meet with other companies/people or client visits. Not only this - many jobs give you the opportunity to work from home or even when you have spare time on your holidays once you’ve reached a certain level of technical ability / seniority.
“On a typical day 20%-30% of my work will be coding. Aside from coding we interact and collaborate with other team members. So spending all day staring at screens typing code only is just not true." – Google Engineer, 2021
According to The Guardian - “the number of girls in England studying for a GCSE in computing has more than halved in less than a decade”. With 43% of candidates for ICT GCSE being female in 2015, in comparison to the 21% in 2023.
As of March 2024, studies found that women represent just over a quarter of current STEM workers in the UK. This is something we are passionate about changing at Klickstarters! We want to support as many graduate / early careers professionals find their perfect role in tech, and we’re working with many organisations actively looking to improve gender diversity in their tech teams!
As well as using a recruiter like ourselves, check out organisations like Code First Girls and other Women in Tech focused workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events looking to help women get into the tech industry.
Whether you are a company looking to attract the best tech grads or a candidate looking to secure your first role in tech, we’ll always champion and support you. Call us on 01244 739 999 or drop us an email at [email protected] for help with your recruitment needs.
