Think smart about your career

As you indulge in today’s modern technology and enjoy living in the digital world, don’t be surprised that the IT industry is still expanding and you may be in luck in landing your dream IT job in the future.

Take a look at some interesting facts about the sector:

1.46 million people employed in digital sector now in the UK, which is set to increase
The digital tech sector is worth nearly £184 billion to UK economy
Technology graduates earn 20% more with an average salary of £42,000
There are around 45,000 jobs being advertised at any one time
Only 19% of the digital tech workforce is female, which means more companies are actively looking to recruit females for IT related jobs
£7 million scheme to support young people, especially women and minority groups, into digital tech careers

An exciting career in software engineering awaits you

Computer programming skills are the most sought after area of expertise in the UK with online gaming, retail websites, more digital apps and the latest devices booming in the industry! From cloud computing to artificial intelligence software engineers are in high demand for the future.

There are also many other areas of IT you can get into; for example, no-one wants to fall victim to cyber-based crime, which is why the government is providing IT-based apprenticeships to young people to try and raise the skills of its future workforce to tackle this issue.

IT Apprenticeships

Top 10 digital jobs in the future you should look out for:

Information security/privacy consultant
Chief digital officer/chief digital information officer
Data architect
Digital project manager
Data engineer
Chief customer officer
Personal web manager
Data scientists
Chief analytics officer
Chief data officer

Your skills are important

Creativity and innovation are amongst some of the key talents needed in the digital workplace; take a look at the 5 top skills that employers look for.

Creativity

When faced with problems, creative thinkers look for many possible answers, not just one. They see unique opportunities, where others get stuck on a fixed solution.

2. Problem-solving

The ability to solve problems effectively is invaluable to companies. A good problem solver can come up with various solutions and can predict how outcomes will vary.

3. Adaptability

New technologies are forcing companies to evolve all the time. Companies need employees who are adaptable and have the flexibility to embrace change.

4. Leadership

People who are natural leaders are proactive, self-driven, and growth-oriented. They push their colleagues to perform at the highest level and are valuable at all levels of the organisation.

5. Emotional intelligence

People with high emotional intelligence, have the ability to understand and manage their own emotions, and can recognise, monitor, and influence the emotions of others. Employees with a high level of emotional intelligence are ideal team members as they can empathise with others and look at situations from alternative perspectives.