If you’re hoping to make the pivot into the wonderful world of tech, now could be the perfect time! For many businesses, the digitalisation journey is in full swing, resulting in a spike in demand for talented delivery leads across cloud and infrastructure, data, creative, DevOps, and software engineering. This might spell good news for job seekers looking to step into an impactful, dynamic, and growth-enabled career. What does it take to make the pivot? Our specialist recruiters have put together a list of tips - check it out below!
1. Bridge the Knowledge Gap: Tech is a language all its own. Familiarize yourself with common tech terms, methodologies like Agile, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Online courses, industry blogs, and even podcasts can be your learning allies.
2. Highlight Transferable Skills: You've got leadership chops already! Emphasize your experience in project planning, team management, and communication. Translate these skills to a tech context – how did you navigate project roadblocks? How did you keep your team motivated during a tight deadline?
3. Network Like a Pro: The tech industry thrives on connections. Attend industry meetups, join online tech communities, and connect with delivery leads on LinkedIn. Ask questions, learn from their experiences, and showcase your eagerness to learn.
4. Tailor Your Resume: Don't just throw your current resume at tech jobs. Adapt it to highlight relevant skills. Use keywords from job descriptions, showcase achievements using data (reduced project timelines by X%), and frame your experience in the context of leading tech teams (managed a cross-functional team for Y project).
5. The Interview Edge: Be prepared to discuss your understanding of the specific tech domain the company operates in. Research their products or services. Show genuine interest in the company culture and how your leadership style aligns with it.
Bonus Tip: Don't underestimate the power of passion! Let your excitement for the tech industry shine through during interviews. Highlight projects you find fascinating, new technologies you're eager to learn about, and demonstrate a willingness to adapt and grow in this dynamic field.
Don’t know where to start looking? Don’t worry, the team at Trust in SODA are here to help! Contact us today to learn more about your next opportunity in tech: https://www.trustinsoda.com/users/register/new/registration?source=google.com
Nestled lakeside in the shadow of the Alps, the Swiss canton of Zug is renowned for its picturesque beauty and high standard of living. In recent years, Zug has added to its long list of enticing features to emerge as a thriving tech hub.
Often hailed as Europe's Blockchain capital, Zug’s Crypto Valley is home to some of the best tech talent you’ll find anywhere.
With its innovative, startup-friendly environment and favourable business conditions, Zug has become a top destination for innovators and job seekers alike.
Whether it’s advancements in Blockchain, Healthcare, Fintech, or cloud and infrastructure, Zug boasts opportunities across an impressive range of sectors and disciplines. In fact, we love the place so much that we opened a physical office there! If you’re looking for tech recruiters in Switzerland, then we’ve got you covered. After recently obtaining our SECO license, we’re excited to expand our services further into Switzerland, and Zug has proven to be the ideal launchpad.
Whether you’re hoping to hire or get hired, our Swiss recruitment division is equipped with the means to help. Our community-led hiring methodology can help you navigate tech talent shortages and plug skill gaps with diverse, engaged, best-in-class candidates.
As a B Corp accredited recruitment firm, we’re eager to partner with businesses that share our vision of a fairer, greener future for all. Switzerland, a world leader in sustainable business, represents the perfect opportunity to form impactful partnerships in this space.
If you’re interested in learning more about Trust in SODA, get in touch with the team today, we’re always happy to make new connections.