Understanding the Tech Landscape

[? music ?] Careers Foundations. Careers in the Tech Industry. 0:00 Jumping into the tech industry, as exciting as it sounds, 0:04 can be confusing for some people. 0:07 The tech landscape is very different from other industries out there. 0:09 It's extremely fast-paced, has an initial skills barrier to entry, 0:13 and is constantly changing and evolving. 0:17 Looking from the outside in, 0:19 you might be interested in being a part in all of this 0:21 but you don't know where to start. 0:24 Now you listen to everyone out there 0:25 and you learn how to code, 0:28 but now how do you convert those skills to a job? 0:29 What kinds of jobs are out there for you? 0:32 And how do you find one that fits you? 0:34 Don't worry though, that's what we're here for. 0:37 If you know a little bit about the industry 0:39 or nothing at all, you're at the right place. 0:42 Over the next few videos, we're going to take a look at 0:44 what it means to be a web designer, web developer, or a mobile developer. 0:47 We'll look at what skills you need to be employed in one of these roles, 0:51 what you can make in the industry, 0:55 and—more importantly—we'll talk to our teachers 0:57 and hear their perspectives on what it is like to be part of the industry. 0:59 Once you have a better understanding of how the industry works 1:03 and what job you'd like to pursue, 1:07 you can then go about learning the skills 1:09 and networking your way into your dream job. 1:11 Without this kind of direction 1:13 it can all get very overwhelming. 1:15 What should I learn? 1:17 How is this applicable, and how can I connect these dots? 1:18 We'll help you establish that roadmap 1:21 starting with what job you like, 1:24 which skills you should learn, 1:26 and then how you can land yourself one of those roles. 1:28 Let's get started. 1:31