COMPUTING & DIGITAL The computing, IT and digital industries are booming and constantly evolving right now, with a wide range of career paths available depending on your interests and strengths. New high value career paths are opening up for professionals with skills in data analytics, cyber security, software development, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and games development. Understanding these technologies can make you highly valuable in many different careers in our increasingly digitised world. IS THIS INDUSTRY FOR YOU? You enjoy being at the forefront of technology, you’re always interested in the latest innovations, and you love to apply this curiosity to see where the latest tech can take you. You’re also a problem solver who thrives on challenges, diving deep into complex issues to find creative solutions. You understand the value of teamwork and collaboration, and know that by leveraging the strengths of others, along with the latest tech available, you’ll be able to tackle projects with far more creativity and precision.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE • PC gaming • Interest in current tech development • Hobbies involving patterns and sequences (knitting/crochet, music, puzzle games) • Maths skills • General digital skills • Hobby coding/programming • Electrical skills • Data handling • Interest in AI and all its uses
CAREER GOALS
IT support technician: £22,500 - £30,000 Junior web developer: £23,000 - £27,000 Network engineer: £39,000 - £56,000 Software developer: £40,000 - £70,000 Cybersecurity specialist: £52,000 - £80,000 IT director: £87,000 - £96,000
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