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zack
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How long does it take?
I'm in job corps looking to take a tech course and was wondering how long it took you to find a well paying job in tech?
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Kevin Minson
CS-Digital Technology Champion II
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DeKalb, Illinois
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Hey there! The length of time it takes to complete a tech course and find a well-paying job in tech can vary depending on several factors, such as:
- The type of tech course (e.g., coding, data analysis, cybersecurity)
- The individual's prior experience and knowledge
- The intensity of the course (full-time or part-time)
- The job market and industry demand
On average, a tech course can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or even years to complete. For example:
- Online coding boot camps: 2-6 months
- Certification programs: 1-3 months
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in tech: 2-4 years
As for finding a well-paying job in tech, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or even a year or more, depending on factors such as:
- The individual's skills and experience
- The job market and industry demand
- Networking and job search strategies
However, with the high demand for tech talent, many individuals have found well-paying jobs in tech within a few months of completing their course or program.
To give you a better idea, here are some average salary ranges for entry-level tech jobs:
- Junior software engineer: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
- Data analyst: $50,000 - $70,000 per year
- Cybersecurity specialist: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Keep in mind that these are just rough estimates, and salaries can vary widely depending on factors such as location, industry, and company size.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
- The type of tech course (e.g., coding, data analysis, cybersecurity)
- The individual's prior experience and knowledge
- The intensity of the course (full-time or part-time)
- The job market and industry demand
On average, a tech course can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or even years to complete. For example:
- Online coding boot camps: 2-6 months
- Certification programs: 1-3 months
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in tech: 2-4 years
As for finding a well-paying job in tech, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or even a year or more, depending on factors such as:
- The individual's skills and experience
- The job market and industry demand
- Networking and job search strategies
However, with the high demand for tech talent, many individuals have found well-paying jobs in tech within a few months of completing their course or program.
To give you a better idea, here are some average salary ranges for entry-level tech jobs:
- Junior software engineer: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
- Data analyst: $50,000 - $70,000 per year
- Cybersecurity specialist: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Keep in mind that these are just rough estimates, and salaries can vary widely depending on factors such as location, industry, and company size.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Sharath Vemaraju, PMP
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Sharath’s Answer
Simple answer is it depends on your technology specialization , skillset level, years of experience etc.
If you are really good and master your area of expertise you will eventually outpace others sometimes even with more experience than you.
In technology skill is all that matters and with decent communication you can climb up the ladder pretty quick.
Which means higher up you are, better pay and better career opportunities.
But it won't come easy , you need to put in those hard yards during your initial years, the sooner you master , the quicker you move up.
Hope it helps!
If you are really good and master your area of expertise you will eventually outpace others sometimes even with more experience than you.
In technology skill is all that matters and with decent communication you can climb up the ladder pretty quick.
Which means higher up you are, better pay and better career opportunities.
But it won't come easy , you need to put in those hard yards during your initial years, the sooner you master , the quicker you move up.
Hope it helps!
Vera Vetter
Product Manager
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Mountain View, California
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Vera’s Answer
Frankly speaking, there is a huge range in Tech in terms of types of companies and compensation levels. You particular career path and comp depend on a LOT of factors, including luck, what you prioritize/optimize for in your employer, market situation, etc. For example, many of early-stage startups might not be paying much, however, might have a great environment to develop one's skill set and grow with the company. On the other end of the spectrum, FAANG companies might be paying most, yet are notoriously hard to get in and might feel more bureaucratic.
Francis Ashkar
information and computer science student
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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
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Francis’s Answer
Hey Zack! 🤙 That's an awesome question about finding a well-paying job in tech after completing a course. Let me give you an upbeat and motivating response! 🌟
The journey to landing that dream tech job can definitely vary from person to person, but with the right mindset, skills, and persistence, you'll be on your way in no time! 💪 Here's a little perspective to keep you excited:
Some tech rock stars 🎸 manage to snag sweet gigs right out of their training programs, especially if they've built up an impressive portfolio of projects or have killer internship experiences under their belt. These coding wizards 👷♂️🧙♀️ are in high demand!
For others, it might take a few months of dedicated job hunting, polishing that resume, networking like a champ, and nailing those technical interviews. 💻 But don't let that discourage you! The tech world is vast, and there are so many opportunities waiting to be seized.
The most important thing is to stay hungry for knowledge, keep practicing your craft, and never give up on your dreams. 🚀 With each job application, each coding challenge, and each interview, you're leveling up your skills and getting one step closer to that well-paying tech gig.
And remember, Zack, the tech industry values passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn above all else. 🔥 So, keep that fire burning, and you'll be a tech titan in no time!
Wishing you all the best on your exciting journey ahead! You've got this, my friend! 🙌
The journey to landing that dream tech job can definitely vary from person to person, but with the right mindset, skills, and persistence, you'll be on your way in no time! 💪 Here's a little perspective to keep you excited:
Some tech rock stars 🎸 manage to snag sweet gigs right out of their training programs, especially if they've built up an impressive portfolio of projects or have killer internship experiences under their belt. These coding wizards 👷♂️🧙♀️ are in high demand!
For others, it might take a few months of dedicated job hunting, polishing that resume, networking like a champ, and nailing those technical interviews. 💻 But don't let that discourage you! The tech world is vast, and there are so many opportunities waiting to be seized.
The most important thing is to stay hungry for knowledge, keep practicing your craft, and never give up on your dreams. 🚀 With each job application, each coding challenge, and each interview, you're leveling up your skills and getting one step closer to that well-paying tech gig.
And remember, Zack, the tech industry values passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn above all else. 🔥 So, keep that fire burning, and you'll be a tech titan in no time!
Wishing you all the best on your exciting journey ahead! You've got this, my friend! 🙌
Sarah Marie Thomens
Accessibility Consultant
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Kennesaw, Georgia
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Sarah Marie’s Answer
This is a great question! Given the way that the career path of technology companies nowadays, it might take you a little time to find a job that pays well, or it might not take you any time at all. There are so many different fields in technology as well, so that will also be a factor in how long it will take you to find a job.
Some good technology career paths are:
- Web Developer/Designer
- IT Specialist
- Engineer (Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
- Programmer (Game, App, Web, Robotics, etc.)
There are many many other career paths in tech, so really take the time to dive into and research what you would find interesting and could get passionate about. Once you do that, you can look into the kind of degrees or certifications you might need for that career path. Find someone who already works in that field and ask them questions about how they got there. This is a very exciting but also a very nerve-wrecking part of your life, get some people in your corner that can help you plot a path to get there that works for you.
For me, my path was all over the place:
- I went to FSU for a degree in Communications because I wanted to get into film and television.
- After I graduated, I realized that I really wasn't interested in that path at all. So I had to look inward to see what I really wanted to do.
- I realized that I wanted to use some of the skills I learned at FSU, so I decided to go back to school to get a degree for Game Development.
- I completely fell in love with programming and knew that was something I wanted to be a part of my career path.
- I ended up finding a scholarship for a program on Udacity to learn Web Development and Design.
- I made the decision to move away from the Game Development degree and worked on my Web Development and Design certification.
- Once I finished with that, I found a company whose focus was on Digital Accessibility and making the web a more accessible place.
- Since then I have moved two jobs and now currently work at Level Access where I get to continue to use both my programming skills and my digital accessibility knowledge to make the web a more accessible place.
For me, that whole journey took me about 10 years to get to where I am now. But that does not have to be true for everyone, maybe you find your passion sooner than I did, or maybe you don't. The most important advice that I can give you is that your journey is your own and is exactly right for you.
Research the different Tech Career paths and find one you are interested in and can get passionate about.
Research the degrees and/or certifications you need for that career path.
Find and reach out to someone already in the field to ask questions about how they got there.
Work towards getting the degrees and/or certifications you need.
While you're getting your degrees, research companies that you would be interested in being part of and keep an eye on their job boards.
Some good technology career paths are:
- Web Developer/Designer
- IT Specialist
- Engineer (Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
- Programmer (Game, App, Web, Robotics, etc.)
There are many many other career paths in tech, so really take the time to dive into and research what you would find interesting and could get passionate about. Once you do that, you can look into the kind of degrees or certifications you might need for that career path. Find someone who already works in that field and ask them questions about how they got there. This is a very exciting but also a very nerve-wrecking part of your life, get some people in your corner that can help you plot a path to get there that works for you.
For me, my path was all over the place:
- I went to FSU for a degree in Communications because I wanted to get into film and television.
- After I graduated, I realized that I really wasn't interested in that path at all. So I had to look inward to see what I really wanted to do.
- I realized that I wanted to use some of the skills I learned at FSU, so I decided to go back to school to get a degree for Game Development.
- I completely fell in love with programming and knew that was something I wanted to be a part of my career path.
- I ended up finding a scholarship for a program on Udacity to learn Web Development and Design.
- I made the decision to move away from the Game Development degree and worked on my Web Development and Design certification.
- Once I finished with that, I found a company whose focus was on Digital Accessibility and making the web a more accessible place.
- Since then I have moved two jobs and now currently work at Level Access where I get to continue to use both my programming skills and my digital accessibility knowledge to make the web a more accessible place.
For me, that whole journey took me about 10 years to get to where I am now. But that does not have to be true for everyone, maybe you find your passion sooner than I did, or maybe you don't. The most important advice that I can give you is that your journey is your own and is exactly right for you.
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Eira Dupree
User Experience Designer
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Dallas, Texas
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Eira’s Answer
I will give you my personal experience. I am not college educated and was working in real estate before I decided to transition to the tech world.
I took a bootcamp during COVID at UT for full stack development. I had a background in graphic design that started in high school and I did gig-work creating advertisements in magazines (online and physical) through my life.
After completing my bootcamp and receiving a certification I realized in my projects I had a design centered mind and took on a front-end UX/UI design role in group projects. I met with a mentor and realized as he was a UX Designer he encouraged me to look into UX design. It took me 3 months of applying to get my first paid internship level job at $30 an hour part-time. I worked about 30 hours per week for a VR company. My internship ended and I then had a better portfolio with high level experience working at a small startup. I then started applying again (all day, everyday) and had the options of two different jobs. One paid a salary of $60,000 and the other was $110,000. I went with the higher paying salary.
I worked in the medical field of technology and my company was a small startup. All in all it took me about a year to receive that salary. That considered my strengths include:
High set of social skills
Hardworking
Creative problem-solving
I take criticism well
Always maintain a positive attitude
I think it depends on what you do and how hard you are willing to work. Along the way I was able to connect with people who gave me good suggestions for my portfolio. To be safe and depending where you are I would say in 1-2 years expect to make $80,000 to $100,000 after 1-3 years of being in the industry. I encourage you to continue your pursuit of working in tech. I have not regretted a single moment of it and I love what I do.
Find a mentor in the industry to meet
Create a portfolio of work along with a portfolio website
Apply for internships
When you interview and get a "no" ask for constructive criticism of your interview AND your portfolio
I took a bootcamp during COVID at UT for full stack development. I had a background in graphic design that started in high school and I did gig-work creating advertisements in magazines (online and physical) through my life.
After completing my bootcamp and receiving a certification I realized in my projects I had a design centered mind and took on a front-end UX/UI design role in group projects. I met with a mentor and realized as he was a UX Designer he encouraged me to look into UX design. It took me 3 months of applying to get my first paid internship level job at $30 an hour part-time. I worked about 30 hours per week for a VR company. My internship ended and I then had a better portfolio with high level experience working at a small startup. I then started applying again (all day, everyday) and had the options of two different jobs. One paid a salary of $60,000 and the other was $110,000. I went with the higher paying salary.
I worked in the medical field of technology and my company was a small startup. All in all it took me about a year to receive that salary. That considered my strengths include:
High set of social skills
Hardworking
Creative problem-solving
I take criticism well
Always maintain a positive attitude
I think it depends on what you do and how hard you are willing to work. Along the way I was able to connect with people who gave me good suggestions for my portfolio. To be safe and depending where you are I would say in 1-2 years expect to make $80,000 to $100,000 after 1-3 years of being in the industry. I encourage you to continue your pursuit of working in tech. I have not regretted a single moment of it and I love what I do.
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