You love tech, gadgets and trying out new apps. You’ve got a curious mind and are a natural at solving problems. Lucky you, being a technologist means your love of your phone and laptop could kick-start your employment journey.

You’re in demand and the reality is that you could turn your passions into an exciting future. The technology sector is growing fast, and employers need people like you.

Your understanding and love for technology is a match made in heaven and there are many different jobs that you can apply your skills to. It’s likely that your interest in technology is driven by a craving to be challenged and desire to constantly try and learn new things, or figure out how things work.
Web developers and software engineers are some of the hottest jobs in technology right now², but these roles are just the tip of the iceberg. Technologists can use their skills to work in a broad range of roles when kick-starting their journey to employment.

Roles like video games tester, social media manager or IT assistant could be fun with each day being different to the next. But just because you’re a technologist it doesn’t mean that you’re destined to work in IT. The vast range of job possibilities could also see you working in finance as a technician, in retail as a cashier, or publishing as a content creator.

Working in technology often relies on experts sharing their knowledge with each other by collaborating and discussing new ideas. If you’re creative, a good communicator or enjoy talking to people with similar passions, your skills may be ideal for an app designer. There are literally millions of apps available today, from music to gaming to information, and they often help people perform specific and important tasks. You could even find yourself attending fun networking events to meet people with the same passions.

Or you might prefer working in smaller groups or on your own, have a keen eye for detail and be a whizz with numbers. With these skills have a think about data entry roles or finding out about becoming an accountant assistant. Data entry roles are extremely important for businesses as the services they provide are only valuable if the information in the background is accurate.

The world needs people like you, ‘The Technologist’ so that businesses can continue to thrive and develop. With a digital skills shortage in Australia³ there’s no better time to take the first step on your employment journey. No matter what industry you may be considering working in, your skills and expertise can be a great asset to any workplace and there is an opportunity out there for you to suit your individual aspirations and needs.

1. According to the 2018 edition of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Digital Pulse report
2. According to the ACS Digital Pulse report
3. According to the ACS Digital Pulse report