Careers in technology are popular, but is the tech industry right for you?

Download the free BusinessBecause Careers In Technology Guide to find out all you need to know about this highly popular career path. 

Inside, you’ll find a breakdown of the different career paths available to business school graduates in tech, as well as the salaries and benefits on offer for those entering the sector—from Big Tech firms like Amazon and Google to innovative tech startups. 

You’ll find out what makes tech a top career path for ambitious professionals looking to work in one of the world’s most dynamic and rewarding industries, learn which skills you need to successfully navigate a career in tech, and uncover your prospects if aiming to begin your journey in the sector today. 

Plus, we also provide key insights from career experts and business school alumni on how to launch your career in the sector. You’ll find advice and insights from previous students now working with the likes of Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Adobe, and TikTok. 

Careers in technology: 5 top skills 

1. Adaptability 

Tech companies are often the first to adopt innovative new tech and therefore evolve at a faster pace than firms in many other industries—just look at how much money the sector is investing in generative AI. Working in technology requires you to be able to match that pace, ready to harness your skills in new areas as they emerge.

2. Stakeholder communication 

The typical tech firm comprises an array of functional teams, ranging from sales to marketing to engineering. Navigating the sector requires you to be able to operate and lead across these functions, while you must also be able to communicate with external stakeholders including corporate clients and everyday customers.

3. Data literacy 

Not all tech roles focus on working with technology itself, however industry insiders note the benefits of being data literate in allowing you to better serve customers and communicate across teams more effectively. As the industry continues to evolve, knowledge of fundamental data concepts can also prevent you falling behind.

4. Problem solving 

Fundamentally, technology is a major contributor to the world economy because it provides solutions for consumers and corporations. If you want to work in tech you need to adopt this mindset; prepared to make the link between technology and its use cases and solve the problems that arise as you strive to achieve new things.

5. Passion 

As the previous skills indicate, working in tech is about being part of an innovative space; where nothing stands still, and new things occur every day. Being passionate about using new technologies, discovering new products, and unearthing new solutions is important if you want success and longevity in the industry.

Originally published by BusinessBecause.