IT professionals often start their careers in one role and then move on to a different position, such as junior developer. It's great to have all the experience from the past in your current role. Imagine a project manager who has 3 years of experience as a front-end developer creating websites. They will be able to use their knowledge to plan and solve problems. These stories are common in New Zealand's IT sector. As individuals progress through their careers, they find roles that interest them and use a variety of skill sets. Tech is a great option for someone who doesn’t like the idea that they will be stuck in one role for life. Tech skills can be transferred You can choose to go the tech route in development, design, or any other field. If you make a career switch, you will be taking your skills with you to the next adventure. Some of the skills we have seen transfer well to other industries are: Commercial and business skills: budgeting, planning forecasting, revenue, etc Planning a project People management Collaboration in teams Innovative problem solving Design and customer experience Attention to details and troubleshooting These are just a few of the many benefits IT professionals gain from their careers. Sometimes, they learn about the inner workings and sometimes even get a chance to enter these industries. Work with amazing people We love them as much as they do, but the Dilbert cartoons of office cubicle life no longer reflect the NZ tech culture. There are many interesting personalities in Kiwi tech teams. It's possible to work in fast-paced environments so it is important to have support and a positive outlook from others. To improve your skills, you will need the assistance of experienced tech professionals while you are still learning. Our employers have created amazing workplace cultures. This is largely due to the people who work for them. Many of our coworkers became lifelong friends and started businesses together.
