24 Oct 2022 | 5 mins

Technology is completely revolutionising the way we live - from the little things like socialising or monitoring our health, all the way to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. That means that a job in tech is so much more than working at an IT desk!

Starting your career in the tech world means getting involved in an industry that’s well-paid, flexible and puts equality and accessibility first.

Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the industry, or you’re ready to dive in, this hub has everything you need to begin your journey.

Scroll down to what you’re looking for, and we’ll do the rest!

I’m not sure where to start at all!

If none of those strike your fancy, you can check out WithYouWithMe. It’s purpose-built to get people into their dream jobs by creating a jobs platform just for tech. It’ll give you insights on your work personality and skills, recommend extra training or bootcamps, and help you apply for jobs, CV-free. Take a look over here!

I want to learn more about the tech sector

Maybe you’ve heard about how careers in tech are taking off here and abroad, but you’re not totally sure what a career in tech actually looks like. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. We made an Academy with the Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) called Digiskills. It goes into all the ways the tech sector impacts other industries, skills needed for tech jobs, great courses to check out and more. Take a look over here.

We’ve got heaps of articles about working in tech and using digital skills if you’re looking for something short and sweet to read too! Check them out below:

I want to get career advice from the best in tech today

You’ve heard it from us, but what about real people using digital and tech skills to build their careers and change the world? We’ve interviewed tech professionals from loads of different areas to ask them what a typical day at work is like for them, how they got the role, and more.

In here: Interviewees with employees at Microsoft, Atlassian, Accenture and more.

I want to pick up some more digital skills

Learning and trying out some skills is a great way to get a feel for what working in the tech industry is like, as well as get some projects in your portfolio.

The DSO has put together a site where you can access literally thousands of courses provided by the world's leading tech companies, all for free. Lots of them can be finished in less than 2 hours, and can be done completely at your own pace.

Make sure you visit the Skill Finder site to access the whole list, or check out some of our favourites below:

I want to get qualified in the tech sector

If you want to access specialised jobs in the tech sector, learn more about digital technologies or give your resume an extra boost, getting a nationally recognised qualification can be a great move.

You can take a look at great education providers below:

  • Insider Guide’s List of Australian Universities and TAFEs
  • Academy Xi: Online courses in UX/UI, Development, Digital Marketing and more

I want to improve my workplace skills, such as leadership, communication and teamwork

Maxme understands that being successful in any field takes more than good school marks and having the right qualifications - you need human skills too.

Maxme offers courses, products, apps and programs for young people, schools and workplaces to hone their human skills. Whether you want to plan your career, work on your workplace readiness or handle challenging conversations, Maxme has something to offer you. Take a look at Maxme over at https://www.maxme.com.au/

I want to get some work experience in the tech sector:
If you’re ready to take your first step into working life, a cadetship, internship or work experience opportunity is a great start! Take a look at some of the opportunities below:

Forage offers 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that are free for students.

I want to apply for tech jobs

Congratulations on starting your career in tech! If you’re looking to work with the best in the biz, you can get in touch with tech employers using the links below.
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