why work in FinTech?

Why work in FinTech?

in Advice & Guides, Career, Getting started in tech, Graduates, Skills Sector

FinTech is a fast-growing sector in the UK tech industry. Recent stats by Statista Research Department published in November show that compared to other European countries, the UK has a higher than average FinTech adoption rate when it comes to consumer adoption of FinTech products and services. As a result of the demand for innovative […]

do you need a degree to work in tech?

Do You Need a Degree to Work in Tech?

in Advice & Guides, Career, Getting started in tech, Skills Sector

In this myth-busting blog, Toni Kent explores the question: Do you need a degree to work in tech? A classic myth about working in tech is that you need a degree to even get in the door. I’m not sure who or what to blame for this…. Corporate graduate recruitment schemes? Candidate recruitment companies? Careers […]

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How do I get into tech?

in Advice & Guides, Getting started in tech

It’s not unheard of that the technology sector can offer a lot of employment opportunities. However, it has become apparent that several tech companies have trouble finding tech talent. The tech talent gap continues to grow, and within the decade there will be thousands of tech positions that will need to be filled. It is […]

Could a data scientist job be right for you?

in Advice & Guides, Getting started in tech

By Joanna Hu, Principal Data Scientist, Exabeam During my career as a data scientist I have contributed to discoveries which help solve real-world problems in industries like healthcare, energy, and now in my role as principle data scientist at Exabeam, the cybersecurity industry. Data science is a rewarding field to be a part of and […]

Women in Tech Jobs

in Advice & Guides, Getting started in tech

To bring more women into the tech industry, it has been outlined that the tech sector needs to make more girls in early education aware of the success you can have in the IT sector, provide more women in tech jobs and highlight how fast technology is growing. Early investment will help more women in […]

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How to get started in IT Security

in Getting started in tech, Skills Sector

IT or Cyber Security is the information technology processes and practices that protect computers, networks, data and programmes from cyber-attacks and unauthorised access. IT Security plays a crucial role within the government, finance companies, military, hospitals and most private business who store a large amount of data in their computer systems. There are a number […]

What sector of tech should I go into?

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There are a number of tech sectors, it’s not just coding! “I am not a developer or a Computer Geek so I can’t work in technology”. WRONG – there IS a career for you in Technology. Technology or Digital is such a broad term and covers a diverse range of roles and opportunities. There are […]

The various reasons to work in Technology

in Career, Getting started in tech

Why work in technology? What do you want from your career? Whether you’re motivated by money, want to make a difference, passionate about a specific cause or industry or crave fast-paced career development, the technology sector will bring all of these benefits, and more, your way. Yet, as it stands, a major gender imbalance remains. […]