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Introducing Tech Series on my blog, yeah this is Still Afomic, stay calm and don't go away.
How to Japa into Tech from Any Career: A No-Cap Guide for Gen Zs
So, you’re looking at tech like “Omo, this thing dey hot o, but I no get tech background.” Relax, no wahala. Whether you’re coming from banking, education, defense, or even slinging jollof at a party, the tech space is wide open, and guess what? There's room for everyone!
We’re in an era where breaking into tech doesn’t require you to be born with a laptop in hand. It's more about the mindset and hustle. Let’s gist on how you, yes you, can break into tech from whatever background you have—no stress, no drama, just pure vibes and hard work.
Why Enter Tech in the First Place?
Look, tech is the future, abeg. If you’ve been paying attention, you already know it’s the real deal. Whether it’s the mad salaries, the remote work life (because who wants to be stuck in Lagos traffic for hours?), or the sheer variety of career paths, tech’s got you covered. Plus, tech jobs are always in demand. No be only software engineers them dey find, there’s space for everyone.
1. Find Your Existing Talents
Before you start downloading coding apps, calm down. You likely already have skills that’ll serve you well in tech. Let’s break it down:
- Project Management: If you’ve managed any team or organized any event, you’re already halfway to becoming a product manager or scrum master.
- Customer Service: If you’ve ever dealt with annoying customers, well done! Tech companies are always looking for people in customer success or support.
- Research Skills: Whether you’ve worked in education, finance, or anything that involved researching, this can translate into data analysis, cybersecurity, or even UX research.
Write down everything you know how to do. Trust me, something will match with tech. Just connect the dots, no be rocket science.
2. Choose a Path that Feels Right
Tech is like that buffet at your cousin's wedding—plenty options. No need to chop everything. Find what works for you:
- Software Development: Love solving puzzles? Enjoy figuring things out? Software dev might be your plug. Languages like Python or JavaScript are cool places to start.
- Data Science: If you like working with numbers and data, this field is calling your name. The money here is sweet too!
- UX/UI Design: Got a creative side? UX/UI is all about making apps and websites look dope and work well.
- Tech Sales: Not everyone has to code. If you’ve got the gift of gab and can sell anything, tech companies need salespeople too.
Choose one, no need to stress yourself about learning everything.
3. Start Learning the Tech Stuff
Omo, the internet is your bestie. You don’t even need to pay big money to learn tech skills. Platforms like freeCodeCamp, Coursera, or Udemy have free/cheap courses that will take you from zero to hero. You just need your phone and data:
- Code/Dev: Learn Python, JavaScript, or HTML/CSS.
- Data Science: Tools like R, SQL, or even Excel.
- Design: YouTube is your friend for learning tools like Figma or Adobe XD.
And if you want to level up faster, consider joining a bootcamp (like ALX Africa if you’re feeling fancy). But for real, just start small and keep building. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is your tech career.
