Eldon
Why did you choose tech?
Tech is so new and coming. Why did you choose to go into the tech industry? #tech
13 answers
Nicole Sohoni
Nicole’s Answer
I like to say that tech chose me! I started down a path of Architecture and once we got into the computer classes I found that I enjoyed using the computer more than designing the building itself. From there I started with a company that has given me the opportunity to explore different areas of technology - all of which I have loved.
There are so many areas to explore I suspect I'll never stop being challenged and therefore interested in the journey!
Thanks,
Yeuk Yuan
Yeuk’s Answer
In my case, comp science led to fun graphics (games!), solving business problems (e.g., product pricing), running business (e.g., Customer Relationship Management), philanthropy (e.g., organizing volunteer efforts to help others).
Sandra Tichy
Sandra’s Answer
Giovanni Zacchia
Giovanni’s Answer
Hi Eldon,
Tech is such a wide industry and many companies now fall into this category, from hospitality to medical support, the list is very long. From my experience, what all these companies shares is the goal of changing our life using technology (from hardware to software). In most cases, these changes are very disruptive and that was the main reason why I choose to be part of them. Making an impact to the everyday life of many people is very rewarding.
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Patrick Din
Patrick’s Answer
Thats a good question! back in the days, i just wanted to work with "computers". Later this meant for me to go down a path to get a technical background and then be able to actually work in a cool tech company. For me, the main reason is and was: it's never boring! tech changes very fast and has so many different sides to it, you never actually stand still.
Desiree Paya
Desiree’s Answer
Great question, Eldon! I finished college without having a technical degree, but realized I was very interested in systems administration. The problem-solving part of it appealed to me -- I would be presented with a problem and need to research solutions or use my experience. It helped me be excited about my work!
As I learned more in my job, I was able to apply for new opportunities. Technology is great because there are so many free resources to learn and experiment. If there is something that interests you, I'd recommend exploring how it's made with sites like https://www.codecademy.com/. If you have the chance to intern or volunteer for an organization that uses technology, that could be a way of exploring it for yourself.
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Drew Friedman
Drew’s Answer
My work is aligned with my personal mission to empower others to reach their potential and embrace lifelong learning. Ed Tech has provided the opportunity to impact the lives of educators, students and schools by increasing their engagement with each other and solving challenges on campus.
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Catalina Gutierrez
Catalina’s Answer
Katherine Mendonca ☁
Katherine’s Answer
If you like creative people, fast moving industries, adapt to change, and you are a curious person you will enjoy a career in tech.
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Ritesh Pandey
Ritesh’s Answer
For me, I love things that are logical. If and then. When things work this way, it's easier to understand and also develop. Also, when you really understand the working of things around you, it feels nice. To live in a world, constantly developing, it feels great to be able to contribute to the developments.
Lennert Claeys
Lennert’s Answer
Because I love building cool stuff and showing it to people. Tech is a great way to do that, you're constantly learning new stuff and it's easy to improve and share your work.
Ryan Fergen
Ryan’s Answer
Great question!
I love that the tech industry is always evolving and you have to continue learning for as long as you live. When you choose to go into tech, you choose to consistently learn, grow, and expand what you know about the word. A job in tech is a great way to get on the job skills because tech companies will continue to train, develop, and educate their employees. I started with a business degree and have learned more in two years at my tech job than I did in 4 years of college.
It's a great career path with endless possibilities.
Good luck and dream big!
Kim Kilcrease Seserman
Kim’s Answer
Hi Eldon ... I think Tech chose me. My degree was as a Social Worker and I ended up becoming a secretary in a printer manufacturing company. I was very curious about how the printers worked and spent a lot of time in the tech support department watching people fix them. As I moved forward in my career, I continued to learn more and more about computers and software. In conjunction with my people skills and my desire to help people, I eventually moved into tech support. The bottom line, for me anyway, it that is was something I was, and am still, interested in. I never intended to work in High Tech. I am fascinated by the constant change and growth of technology. Never a dull moment!
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