Even as most companies and some industries find themselves coping in the middle of the fourth revolution (IoT, Cloud Computing, etc.) the next big wave — Industry 5.0 — is already on its way.This entails the re-humanisation of the race towards automation and will completely change the way businesses will function and the way we will work.Now is a good time to make the switch to a challenging and fulfilling career in tech, especially if you feel trapped in a mundane job.
Learning the right way
Interestingly, experts believe that this switch to tech by non-tech professionals who are eager to learn can be a great way to address the tech skill gap. However, for them, investing another three to four years into a degree seems unrealistic — especially if you’re already 24-25 years old. What you need is a robust map that offers structured and consistent learning and educates you on the challenges this job market can pose.
That’s where accelerated training programmes like deep-tech boot camps do the job.They have deep training sessions of eight to nine months with a dynamic curriculum, based on industry requirements, there is mentor guidance and most importantly, an honest job guarantee program which is a big plus.
The requirements to get a job in tech are mostly unclear. Even the minimal requirements to get an entry-level job aren’t usually discussed. Ironically, the hiring process for IT jobs is very structured and you have to know exactly how you are being assessed, by having enough practice beforehand to pass this technical interview stage.
The hiring manager needs to see that you are a good fit for the job. Through a boot camp, you get live, hands-on projects like making an analysis report or creating a website. They even structure their final exam like a technical assignment for the job — so if you can clear that — you can easily bag a position and negotiate a decent package for yourself. This is the key.
Another lesser-discussed aspect is how frustrating it can get to learn a new, difficult skill — you get stuck all the time. Having access to a mentor who will clear your doubts and motivate you not to stop is critical.This is critical for people without experience and that’s exactly what a good boot camp can offer.
The success formula
According to the Tech skills and trends report 2022, as technology firmly embeds itself into the foundation of the global economy, we see a surge in web-based and app-based businesses. As a result, a strong command over coding languages, such as Java, JavaScript, HTML and CSS and their frameworks, has become the foremost priority for implementing web designs.
Studies show that learners who have joined boot camps have had a much higher success rate in completing their learning programme and getting a job thereafter than those who have opted for self-learning. For those eager to make the switch, there are no such things as boundaries if you believe in yourself. Just make sure you have the right roadmap with a deep-tech boot camp model.
(The writer, Alexander Erokshin, is the co-founder and CEO of Coding Invaders)
