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How To Find Tech Jobs Without A Degree
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There are many job openings in the I.T. field and even a shortage of workers in some areas. This makes it an ideal time to start an I.T. career. However, it is wise to act soon on this and not spend years first getting a degree. As will be discussed below, it is very possible to secure a good I.T. job right away or with a few months of training and preparation.
There are many job openings in the I.T. field and even a shortage of workers in some areas. This makes it an ideal time to start an I.T. career. However, it is wise to act soon on this and not spend years first getting a degree. As will be discussed below, it is very possible to secure a good I.T. job right away or with a few months of training and preparation.
I.T. Career Facts
Here are some statistics that show having a college degree is not a must to secure an I.T. job:
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that about 26 percent of IT workers in the United States do not hold a college degree.
– About 49 percent of the 2.3 million IT job postings recently surveyed did not list a degree as a requirement for candidates.
– Recent survey of high demand I.T. job openings (with prior experience) did not require a degree and paid $83,000 per year on average.
Existing Skills and Experience
A key factor in securing an I.T. job without a degree is having transferrable experience and skills. Of course, it would be most helpful if you already have tech experience skills and experience, but other types of experience and skills are also very helpful:
– Communication and Collaborative Skills: Many tech jobs require you to work on teams or help colleagues figure out solutions
– Problem Solving: Being tenacious about figuring out solutions, will likely assure your success in I.T.
– Strong Attention-To-Detail: A must if you’re trying to fix a line of code or identify a cybersecurity threat
– Creativity: Another must for software and web developer jobs
Certifications
While not having a degree won’t stop you, having an I.T. skills certificate will definitely be a big help in securing a job, especially if you have little or no direct prior experience. There are numerous online sources where you can secure training and certificates in various IT fields. This is especially true for coding and software language skills. There is a large demand for people with these skills and having an appropriate skill certificate can be the key to getting a job.
Types Of Available I.T. Jobs
The following are the types of available I.T. jobs that usually don’t require a degree:
– Help Desk Technician: A high demand position where you provide assistance to internal or external users of software, hardware and networks.
– Web/App Developer: Another high demand job where you use various coding and software languages to create attractive and functional web products.
– Cybersecurity Specialist: A fast growing step-up position for people with prior I.T. experience.
– Systems Administrator: Another step-up job with prior experience, especially for Help Desk technicians.
