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10 ways to get into tech without a degree

in Advice & Guides, Apprenticeships, Career, Getting started in tech

Are you wanting to get into the tech industry, but you don’t know how to without a degree? Whether you have some experience in this field, or it is completely new to you, there are many ways to get your foot in the door. With so much information and so many resources at our fingertips, […]

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Apprenticeships for women in tech

in Apprenticeships, Career, Getting started in tech

If you’re looking for hands-on experience and training in a tech role, an apprenticeship can be a great option. Available at many different skill and age levels, many apprenticeships will include a qualification at the end. However, many people simply don’t know that companies offer these as an option, and how to apply for them. […]

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Women in coding

in Advice & Guides, Career, Skills Sector

In the UK, we’re facing a skills shortage in tech – last year there were more than 2 million vacancies in IT which is more than any other sector. The areas lacking skilled individuals most are cybersecurity, data analysis and coding. Simply put, coding – also known as programming – is the process of writing […]

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15 motivational quotes for entrepreneurs

in Advice & Guides, Career

An entrepreneur is defined as someone who creates a business and takes on all of the risks and financial vulnerability. Being an entrepreneur is not easy, and to be one you need to be adaptable to constant change, able to solve never-ending problems and have sheer determination to succeed. However, it can also be a […]

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5 tech jobs that don’t require coding

in Advice & Guides, Career, Getting started in tech

Many people think that a technology career means spending hours reading and writing code. Whilst this can be the case for some roles, there are plenty of alternative jobs in tech which don’t require coding at all. Whether you’re just starting your working life and are choosing which path to take, or if you have […]

How women can thrive through menopause

in Advice & Guides, Career

In this article, Lesley Salem, founder of Over The Bloody Moon tells us how surrounding yourself with like-minded and united women, and keeping track of your self-care can help you to own your menopause. Networks help women thrive through menopause Studies by anthropologists and scientists have found that one of the traits that unite people […]

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Imposter syndrome in tech

in Advice & Guides, Career

Why am I here? Am I worth what they’re paying me? These thoughts – signs of imposter syndrome – are more common than you might think, with one review suggesting up to 82% of people have experienced it at some point in their life. The tech industry is no different, in fact, over half of […]

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Women in Cyber Security

in Advice & Guides, Career, Skills Sector

Cyber security is fast becoming one of the most important areas of the technology sector. Also known as IT security, the department works hard to combat and reduce threats from cyber attacks on the data a company holds online. In the UK, it’s recently been reported that the cyber security industry is worth an estimated […]

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Learning People explore the success of women in tech and leadership

in Advice & Guides, Career

At Learning People, our inclusive, supportive, and empowering ethos is the very reason we’re able to help people of all sexes, from all backgrounds become the very best version of themselves. Throughout March, we’ve taken a deep dive into our core subject areas of code, project management, and IT to inspire and explore the success […]

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Women four times more likely to feel stagnant in their career since working from home

in Advice & Guides, Career

Do you feel you’re not moving anywhere in your career? You’re not alone – new research from WildGoose has found that more than half of women (54%) employed in the UK feel their employer isn’t giving them enough options for progression in their career. With the pandemic forcing more remote working, it seems women are […]