The Career Builder's Podcast
Breaking Into Tech Without a Tech Background with Kyle Elliott
Episode Summary
It takes some slight mindset shifts and a dose of fabulousness to break into the tech industry when you don't have a tech background. Kyle Elliott, a coach to individuals making this exact career transition, weighs in this topic and much, much more.
Episode Notes
Topics Covered:
- Kyle Elliott, MPA, CHES ,Career & Interview Coach
- Taking the leap from a side hustle to a full time job
- The benefits of taking risks in life and career
- How to break your career down into chunks and steps that will help you get to your end goal
- Why tech is able to thrive during times of crisis
- Identifying your transferable skills and speak the language of organizations
- Using job postings to create your resume, LinkedIn, and elevator pitches
- Identify and own your fabulousness, confidently communicate what makes you special
- Using an accomplishment journal to help you maintain momentum and confidence
- Resilience, dependability and adaptability as top skills needed for tech
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