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What is it?

The manufacturing of electronics, creation of software, computers or products and services relating to information technology. The Tech Sector is incredibly dynamic and diverse. It is a huge and ever-growing industry, and has a big say in shaping our future.

What skills do you need?

As many as possible of... ➕ Analytical mind ➕ Attention to detail ➕ Coding ➕ Communicative ➕ Keen problem solver ➕ Interaction with computers ➕ Methodical thinker

Companies

• Amazon
• Apple
• Arm
• Close Brothers
• Facebook
• Goldman Sachs
• Google
• IBM
• Oracle
• Apple
• Samsung

Salary range

• Software Developer - £25,000-£60,000
• Software Engineer - £28,000-£80,000
• Systems Analyst - £25,000-£60,000
• Project Manager in Software Development - £27,636 - £79,429

What Qualifications do you need?

One or more of…

• University Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maths or Physics
• Computer Science Degree
• IT/Computing A Level
• Physics and/or Maths A Level
• Software Engineering Degree
• Software Engineering Apprenticeship
• Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Your own projects (self-taught projects)

Useful links

• https://www.surrey.ac.uk/features/my-surrey-experience-nicholas-elia-bsc-hons-computer-science
• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/29/mouthoff-monument-valley-ustwo-apps-fame
• http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs/emea/technology-apprentices.html
• https://www.closebrothers.com/careers/close-brothers-sme-apprentice-programme

Next steps

• IT apprenticeship
• Computer Science degree
• Close Brothers SME Apprenticeship Scheme
• Degree Apprenticeship - TD Securities
• Deloitte Tech School Leaver Program
• Goldman Sachs EMEA Technology Apprenticeship

Helpful tips

You don’t have to be an award-winning coder to work in the Tech industry. If you’re bright, computer-literate, ambitious and willing to learn, then Tech is the sector for you.