Category: Careers

Guide to Start a New Career in Tech (Even Later in Life)

Countless people feel like changing careers, and there are plenty of reasons for this. They’ll also have more than a few other careers they could be interested in. You could be in this position and want to start a career in tech. It’s easy to see why.

That doesn’t mean it’ll seem like an easy process, though. You mightn’t know where to start. Usually, it’s not just a matter of starting to apply for jobs.

You’ll need to put a bit more time and effort into it. That doesn’t mean it has to be complicated, though. Instead, it could be more straightforward than you’d think. You might just have to take the right steps, and you’ll have nothing to worry about.

Some of these could have more of an impact than others, making them more than worth focusing on.

Why Start a New Career in Tech?

You’ll have plenty of careers you could consider, so you might wonder why you should start a new career in tech. The most obvious reason is that it’s an area you’re interested in. That could be more than enough to persuade you to give it a go. It’s far from the only reason it’s appealing, though.

It offers multiple other benefits, too. Some of the more interesting – and tempting – of these are:

  • Salary – Perhaps the most tempting reason to get into tech is the salary. Tech workers at all levels can expect quite a large paycheck every month. It’s one of the main reasons people consider getting into the tech industry.
  • Flexibility – Working in the tech industry is more flexible than many others. You’ll have the option to work from almost anywhere. Even companies that offer hybrid working can be more appealing than office-only industries.
  • Culture – The culture in the tech industry can be much more relaxed than many other fields. This can be one of the more tempting reasons to consider it, especially if you don’t like workplaces that are quite formal.
  • Diversity – The tech industry has a diverse employee base, but that’s not the only way it’s diverse. There’s a wealth of job types out there, and you could find some of these more interesting than others.
  • Advancement – The tech industry is growing constantly, which is great for the people working in it. This offers the possibility for a lot of growth and advancement in the industry. There’s no reason why you couldn’t take advantage of this.

These can be more than enough to persuade most people to start a new career in tech. To actually see them, though, you’ll need to actually break into the field.

This can seem quite complicated, especially considering the various parts of the tech industry you can get into. It doesn’t need to be overwhelming, though. Taking the right steps could be more than enough to help with this. They’ll end up helping you get into tech faster than you’d think.

Five of these steps can be worth focusing on.

Start a New Career in Tech: 5 Steps to Take

1. Take a Look at Your C.V.

One of the first steps you should take is to take a hard look at your C.V. It helps to give you a strong idea of what your skill set is and whether or not there’s anything you’ll need to learn going forward. Start off by focusing on any transferable skills and experience you could have already.

After that, it’s a matter of figuring out what areas you need to work in to break into the tech industry. It’ll help you more than you’d think.

It gives you a firm idea of what you need to do going forward. See it as a way to come up with a gameplan. You’ve no reason not to make this one of the first steps you take with your new career.

2. Consider Learning New Skills

There’s a decent chance you’ll need to learn some new skills before you can start a new career in tech. Taking a hard look at your C.V. helps you figure this out. This doesn’t always have to mean you have to go back to college full-time, though. Instead, you could learn more than a few of them online.

Most of these are more affordable than attending college full-time. You can even do them from the comfort of your own home.

The benefits of an online MBA are well-known, and you can fit this around your schedule. It’s worth looking into the most relevant courses for you and your new career. Once you’ve completed it, you’ll be in a better position to find a job you love. The process doesn’t even need to take too long.

3. Start Networking

You’ll already have a strong network of friends and other professionals in the career you’re already in. While these can help you in a specific career, they mightn’t be able to help you break into tech. It could be more than worth starting to network with professionals in the tech industry.

This can help you moving forward more than you’d think. They could give you advice, and even point you in the right direction for job opportunities. While this takes a little time, it’ll be more than worth it.

4. Build Mentoring Relationships

It’s always worth having a mentor in your career, as they can help you get started in it and grow into your career. When you’re trying to break into tech, this is especially recommended. It’s just a matter of finding someone who’s willing to mentor you when you’re starting out in tech.

Going with someone who’s been in the tech industry for years is recommended. They’ll have a wealth of advice they could give you.

While it could take some time and effort to find someone who’ll have the time to mentor you, it’s worth it. Make sure to follow their advice and ask plenty of questions when you’re with them. You’ve no reason not to.

5. Go to Career Fairs

You’ll eventually get to a point where you’ll start applying for jobs in the tech industry. That doesn’t always have to mean looking at jobs websites and hoping for the best. Going to career fairs with a lot of tech companies involved can be more than recommended. It offers more than a few benefits.

These will all make it more than worth it. You could end up having a better chance of getting a job with them.

You can actually engage with companies that are hiring and find out more about them. This gives you the chance to stand out from other potential applicants, and you could even get some advice while you’re at it. You’ve no reason not to go to a few of them while you’re applying for jobs.

Wrapping Up

Countless people consider changing careers, and it’s easy to see why so many of them do. They’re fed up with their current job, and they don’t see any potential career progression. You could end up in this position and want to make a change.

You’ll have plenty of other options ahead of you. You could want to start a new career in tech, and you’ll have more than a few reasons for this.

While this seems complicated, it doesn’t have to be. By following the right steps, it could be easier than you’d think. You’ll just have to be willing to put the time and effort into it. It’ll pay off dividends once you start your new career.

60% of adults under 35 would like a job as an influencer

A new survey from Pure Telecom, Ireland’s high-speed broadband and telecoms provider, has revealed that 60% of adults in Ireland aged under 35 would like a job as a social media influencer as a source of income. In total, 48% of the adult population would consider a job as a social media influencer.

The research, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Pure Telecom as part of its Connected Lives survey, examined how people in Ireland use social media and their attitude towards influencers.

The research found that of those who expressed an interest in pursuing a job as an influencer – and who have full-time jobs – 56% believe they would earn more money than they do now. This means that 27% of full-time employees in Ireland believe that they could earn more money as a social media influencer than they do in their current job.

The top reasons given for wanting to be a social media influencer are having an interest in it (49%) and getting free products and services (32%). On the other hand, the top reasons given by those who would steer clear of an influencing career were a lack of interest (38%), followed by a belief that they would not be good at it (37%), as well as privacy concerns and the pressure of public scrutiny (30%).

The survey showed insights into the effect of social media influencers on our shopping habits. Over two in five (44%) of social media users said that influencers have an impact their purchasing decisions and choices.

This impact was most noticeable among Generation Z (those aged 26 and younger), with nearly just over half (54%) reporting that influencers impact such decisions. As the age profile increased, the impact waned – still, more than a third (34%) of Baby Boomers (aged 59-77) said their choices had been swayed by influencers.

While not everyone can be an influencer, Pure Telecom’s research found that we are a nation of frequent social media posters. Nearly half (45%) of the population said that they post at least once a week on their chosen social media platforms.

More than one-in-10 (12%) post on social media every day or more, rising to 16% for Baby Boomers, who are the most likely generation to post daily.

The potential consequences of posting too much were also laid bare, with nearly half (47%) of social media users revealing that they mute people if their posts become irritating.

It appears nobody is safe in this regard, with nearly one in three (32%) social media users admitting to muting a friend and one in five (21%) having done the same to a family member. In more extreme cases, one-in-10 have actually ended a friendship due to someone’s social media posts, and 5% had ended a romantic relationship.

Paul Connell, CEO, Pure Telecom, said: “These figures show that online influencing has become a mainstream career consideration for many as we see an entire generation of digital natives becoming hard-working adults. Increased connectivity means that we can consume media wherever we are. With that ease of access, people are now turning to influencers for tips and inspiration on the things that are important to them – be that feeling good about themselves, cooking nutritious family meals or simply having a laugh. So, is it any wonder that so many of us want to use our talents, knowledge or interests and make a career out of them while making people happy at the same time?

 “Whether people want to be in front of the camera influencing or behind the screen watching, we at Pure Telecom are committed to providing the connectivity to make it happen.”

Indeed on CSO unemployment: Unemployment rate increases to 4.3%

The main unemployment rate was 4.3% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, up from 4.2% in February of this year and up from 4.1% in March 2023. There was an increase of 9,400 in the seasonally adjusted number of people unemployed in March 2024 compared with a year earlier. 

Jack Kennedy, senior economist at global jobs platform Indeed, comments on the latest CSO data:

“The main unemployment rate was 4.3% in March, up from the 4.2% recorded in February and compared to 4.1% in March 2023.

The latest figure remains down from the 4.6% recorded in January though and is lower than rates seen in the second half of 2023.

Overall, the Irish labour market remained resilient in Q1 and barring any other major shocks to the economy, the outlook for the remainder of the year is positive, although it is possible that there will be some further modest softening.

Irish job postings on Indeed were down to 14% above pre-pandemic levels at the end of March. This compares to 17% at the end of February 2024 and 22% in January. This is also down from a high of 65% recorded in February 2022. We expect to see job postings continue to gradually recede to levels similar to those prevailing before the pandemic. 

Wage growth in Ireland continues to hold steady and was at 4.1% year-on-year at the end of February. This reflects the ongoing pressure employers are under to recruit and retain staff at a time when the cost of living remains high, but may ease somewhat later this year if the labour market continues to soften and cost-of-living pressures ease further.  

For now, however, employees are likely to continue to press for pay rises despite signs that the inflation rate is falling amid lower energy and food prices. The latest CSO figures showed the annual inflation rate in Ireland fell below the euro zone target of 2% for the first time in almost three years after slowing to 1.7% in March.

This is good news for hard-pressed households and offers some relief, but it is likely to take time before they feel the real impact, especially as government energy and fuel supports have either ended or are about to end later this month. Many households may also require reductions in the European Central Bank’s key interest rate before regaining full confidence in their financial position and ability to spend.”

Remote Resistance Despite Company Mandates, 92% of Irish Employees Seek Flexibility

Four years on from when the pandemic started, the Irish workforce is still debating the merits and downfalls of hybrid work patterns, according to insights gleaned from professionals and employers by global talent services company, Morgan McKinley.

Insights from the Global Workplace Guide found:

  • Preference for Hybrid or Remote Work: 92% of respondents in Ireland express a strong preference for continuing in a hybrid or remote work model
  • Employee Satisfaction: Professionals working in hybrid models express the highest contentment with their work patterns, with 59% willing to forego pay raises for desired flexibility
  • Remote Rewind: Despite employee preferences, 56% of companies globally are urging staff to return to the office more regularly
  • Employee Dissatisfaction: Onsite workers show higher rates of actively seeking new employment opportunities compared to hybrid and remote workers
  • Impact on Talent Attraction: Flexible working arrangements emerge as a crucial factor in talent attraction and retention, with 80% of hiring managers highlighting its importance.

The survey found that 1-2 days in the office is the favoured weekly working pattern for 47% of professionals, with a further 25% selecting 3-4 days in Ireland. Only 8% are happy to be in the office for the full 5 working days. The survey also revealed that half of employees would even skip a pay raise if it meant they got their desired flexibility.

Despite employee preferences, 56% of companies globally with 42% in Ireland are urging staff to increase their in-office presence, indicating a disconnect between employer and employee expectations. The research also showed the potential attrition of employees with 56% of respondents who work onsite five days a week are the ones most actively looking for a new job in the next six months compared to hybrid employees (41%) and fully remote employees (44%).

The survey also found regional differences from companies mandating for employees to return to the office with Hong Kong (91%), Australia (65%), Japan (62%), Singapore (61%), and China (59%) exhibiting higher rates of return-to-office mandates compared to 40% in the UK, 40% in Canada and 42% in Ireland.

Stephen O’Brien, Managing Director, Morgan McKinley, commented: “Four years post-pandemic, the global workforce is still grappling with the ongoing debate surrounding hybrid work models. Simply mandating a five-day-a-week office presence would likely encounter resistance and productivity dips. Our research underscores the resounding preference for flexibility, with 86% advocating for continued adoption of hybrid arrangements.”

“Companies, therefore, need to implement a strategic and mindful approach to this remote rewind. Striking the balance between flexibility and practicality calls for close collaboration through open communication channels and understanding the motivations driving employees’ desires for flexible work arrangements. 2024 will be a pivotal year to see if organisations see flexibility as not just a perk but a fundamental aspect of workplace cultures creating a more inclusive, productive, and resilient workforce.

The Morgan McKinley Global Workplace Study gathered insights about various hiring and workplace trends by surveying over 3400 professionals and 650 employers/hiring managers globally with 1100 professionals in Ireland.

One-in-six admit to feeling awkward about giving gratitude in work

Workhuman®, the company revolutionising the way employees celebrate, connect with and appreciate each other in the workplace, today, on World Gratitude Day, announces the results of its latest Human Workplace Index. The new research found that almost one-in-six full-time employees admit to feeling awkward about giving gratitude, while 15% say they don’t always know how to show it.

The survey of 555 full-time employees in Ireland was commissioned by Workhuman and conducted by Pollfish to gain insights into gratitude in the workplace. The research, conducted in September 2023, found that 49% of workplaces are celebrating World Gratitude Day today and 71% of employees say they work in an environment where showing gratitude is highly valued.

Workhuman’s survey found that it is employees’ peers, rather than managers, who are most likely to dish out kudos. In fact, some 20% of employees say that they have not been thanked by their boss in a month or more. Workhuman’s research found that 41% of employees say they are most likely to receive gratitude from their peers, while 29% say their boss is the most likely person to show appreciation. Just 10% of employees say members of the C-Suite show the most gratitude at work.

When asked why they themselves might avoid showing gratitude to someone else in their workplace, 25% of employees say that for gratitude to be meaningful, it shouldn’t be given too frequently. However, Workhuman’s research indicates that gratitude is highly valued by employees and 23% of full-time employees (479,320 people*) admit to having left a job due to a lack of gratitude. Meanwhile, 33% would be willing to leave a current or future role if gratitude wasn’t shown.

The Human Workplace Index found that being shown appreciation at work has many positive impacts on employees’ attitudes to their job. Among the positive impacts, 59% said it makes them more likely to go the extra mile for colleagues, 57% say it makes them more eager to work in-person with their colleagues, and 49% say it makes them want to show gratitude to others.

In recognition of the positive impact of appreciation, the majority of employees say that monetary and non-monetary rewards have either increased or stayed the same in their workplace. Monetary rewards, such as salary raises and bonuses, have increased for 32% of employees and stayed the same for 55%. Similarly, non-monetary rewards, such as shout-outs and verbal praise, have increased for 29% of employees and stayed the same for 58%.

Workhuman’s survey found that workplaces in Ireland are more likely to celebrate World Gratitude than those in the US, with just 27% of workplaces celebrating it there, versus 49% in Ireland. In fact, employees in Ireland are so keen to celebrate World Gratitude Day in their workplace that 35% would ditch Valentine’s Day workplace celebrations over it, 31% would do away with Halloween and 30% would even scrap Christmas.

Niamh Graham, SVP Global Human Experience, Workhuman, said: “We all dedicate a huge proportion of our lives to work, so we want to be treated like it means something. It is encouraging to see that the majority of organisations value the power of appreciation and that World Gratitude Day is being celebrated by so many today.

“Gratitude brings people together and it is evidently something that is cherished by employees. This World Gratitude Day, I encourage business leaders to reflect on your workplace culture and ensure that you are creating an environment that makes saying ‘thank you’ easy and second nature to your employees. After all, where would we be without the humans in our workplaces – they cultivate and nurture culture and workplace experience, and showing them gratitude should be a key practice throughout your organisation.”

First HP Work Relationship Index Shows Majority of People Worldwide Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Work

HP Inc. today unveiled findings from its first HP Work Relationship Index, a comprehensive study that explores employees’ relationships with work globally. The study, which surveyed more than 15,600 respondents across various industries in 12 countries, reveals the world’s relationship with work is at a breaking point – and its effects are pervasive.

Commenting on the research, Val Gabriel, Managing Director at HP Ireland, said “There are various ways to strengthen our collective ways of working globally that are mutually beneficial for people and for business. Our new global research highlights this and indicates how people’s relationship with work can impact their personal and working lives.

“For another successive quarter, Ireland has reached a new record for the highest number of people employed across the country than ever before. With this comes opportunity, as leaders we must understand there are always improvements that can be made to bridge any gaps. Successful companies are built on cultures that enable employees to excel in their careers while thriving outside of work.”

The study analysed 50+ aspects of people’s relationships with work, including the role of work in their lives, their skills, abilities, tools and workspaces, and their expectations of leadership. The study also examined the impact work has on employee well-being, productivity, engagement, and culture. Through this, HP developed its Work Relationship Index, which is a measure of the world’s relationship with work to be tracked over time. It found that just 27% of knowledge workers currently have a healthy relationship with work; more details on the Index can be found here.

Unhealthy Relationships with Work are Impacting Employees’ Well-being

In this first-of-its-kind study, HP engaged with business leaders, IT decision makers, and knowledge workers to gain insights into the factors that drive meaningful, productive, and purposeful work experiences. The findings spotlight the negative impacts an unhealthy relationship with work has on an employee’s life and an employer’s business.

When employees are not happy with their relationship with work, it takes a toll on business:

  • Morale and Engagement: Knowledge workers report less productivity (34%), more disengagement at work (39%) and greater feelings of disconnection (38%).
  • Retention: Even when employees feel neutral about their relationship with work, more than 71% consider leaving the company. When they’re not happy at all, that number rises to 91%.

Unhealthy relationships with work can impact employees’ well-being:

  • Mental: More than half (55%) of these employees struggle with their self-worth and mental health, reporting low self-esteem and feeling like they are a failure.
  • Emotional: These issues naturally affect other aspects of their lives, with 45% noting that their personal relationships with friends and family suffer, and more than half (59%) are too drained to pursue their personal passions.
  • Physical: Mental and emotional health can make it harder to maintain physical well-being. 62% of employees report trouble with maintaining healthy eating, working out and getting sufficient sleep.

 

Identifying the Drivers Behind a Healthy Relationship with Work

Employees’ expectations of work have changed significantly, particularly over the past two-to-three years, according to nearly 60% of respondents. 57% surveyed noted their expectations of how they are treated at work and in the workplace also have increased.

The research examined more than 50 factors contributing to a healthy relationship with work, identifying 6 core drivers that represent critical focus areas – and key imperatives – for business leaders, and comprise the Index that will be tracked over time.

  1. Fulfilment:Employees yearn for purpose, empowerment, and genuine connection to their work, but just 29% of knowledge workers currently experience these aspects consistently. To adapt to evolving workforce expectations, businesses must prioritise employee fulfilment.
  1. Leadership:New ways of working demand new leadership styles, according to 68% of business leaders; yet only 1 in 5 workers feel leaders have evolved their leadership styles accordingly.  Cultivating emotional intelligence and transparent, empathetic leadership is crucial for today’s workplace.

 

  1. People-centricity:Only 25% of knowledge workers consistently receive the respect and value they feel they deserve, and even fewer are experiencing the flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance they seek. To address this, leaders must put visible emphasis on putting people first and placing their teams at the centre of decision-making.
  1. Skills:While 70% of knowledge workers value strong power and technical skills, only 31% feel consistently confident in their proficiency in either. ‘Best-practice’ businesses have an opportunity to gain a vital skills-development and employee engagement edge by investing in holistic training and support.
  1. Tools:Today’s workers want a say in the technology and tools their employer provides– and want that technology to be inclusive. However, confidence that companies will implement the right tools to support hybrid work is low, at just 25%. No longer just a utility, the technology portfolio is emerging as an important driver of employee engagement, as well as connection and enablement.

 

  1. Workspace:Knowledge workers want a seamless experience as they move between work locations – and a choice in where they work each day. Effective hybrid workspaces, easy transitions, flexibility, and autonomy will be pivotal in demonstrating trust in employees and fostering a positive work experience.

 

Trust and Emotional Connection are Key in Attracting and Retaining Workers

The Work Relationship Index shows that this is a pivotal time to redefine the world’s relationships with work. Greater trust and emotional connection in the workplace were strong and recurring themes across the 6 core drivers.

Almost 3 in 4 business leaders acknowledge that emotionally intelligent leadership is the only way a leader can be successful going forward. Significantly, the study found that emotional intelligence – and increased trust and agency – hold considerable weight with employees: 83% say they’re willing to earn less money to find an employer that values these factors.

  • Strong workplace culture: Knowledge workers would take an 11% pay cut to work somewhere with empathetic, emotionally intelligent leadership, and above-average employee engagement and fulfilment.
  • Flexibility: The same group would give up 13% of their salary to work somewhere that lets them work where or when they want.

Revolut hiring for new roles to drive the development of mortgages

Revolut, the global financial super app with 30 million customers worldwide, announces a significant expansion of its team as it gears up to develop innovative mortgage products. With a vision to revolutionise mortgages and provide customers with seamless digital solutions, Revolut is looking to hire employees across the world to bring the innovative app to the home financing space.

The career roles, being rolled out on the Revolut Careers page, include Mortgage Product Managers, Mortgage Credit Managers, Business Compliance Managers, Software Engineers, Technical Product Managers, and more. The new roles continue Revolut’s mission to create a community of forward-thinking people that are personally and professionally invested in building the global super app’s mortgage offering.

The new teams will bring together experienced talent and inspirational new voices to build a collaborative space to learn and grow. The expansion of the team will ensure Revolut has the expertise and capabilities required to create industry-leading mortgage offerings that meet the evolving needs of its customer base. Mortgages will join Revolut’s existing suite of credit products including Loans, Credit Cards, and Pay Later.

Overall, Revolut is looking for candidates with hands-on experience building products and features for mortgages, strong experience in making data driven decisions, and people who can deliver excellent results that exceed requirements.

Some of the roles are specifically for candidates living and with the right to work in Ireland. Examples include a Mortgage Product Manager and a Mortgage Credit Manager. The Mortgage Product Manager role will set the vision for Revolut Mortgage products and  understand how it connects to Revolut’s goals. The successful candidate will help to build a Mortgage credit product with world class customer experiences and understand the full mortgage credit life cycle of a customer.

The Mortgage Credit Manager role will be responsible for designing the credit risk policies, procedures and strategies for launching Revolut’s retail lending Mortgage product in Ireland. The successful candidate will have a good business intuition on risk adjusted return requirements, and use data to manage and adjust the portfolio returns.

Joe Heneghan, Partner & CEO of Revolut Europe, said, “We’re focused on enhancing our offering to provide our customers with frictionless, accessible products and services. As a next step in our journey we’re exploring the option of adding mortgages to our global financial super app, joining our suite of credit products including Loans, Credit Cards, and Pay Later. We’re looking for talented people to join our team of more than 6,000 employees around the world.”

For those interested in joining Revolut’s talented team and shaping the future of mortgage products, please visit Revolut Careers for more information on available roles and how to apply.

How to write a profile essay

A profile essay can be the most interesting writing assignment. Some college students recognize this. Once you’ve chosen a theme idea, writing it shouldn’t be too difficult. However, if you find it challenging, an essay writing service will do the work for you.

What is a profile essay?

A profile essay is a short work in prose, an essay on a scientific problem in a non-scientific style. For students – independent, creative work. And it is also a separate literary, critical, historical, and prose genre, with the help of which the author:

  • treats a particular topic;
  • creates a free composition;
  • conveys personal impressions and thoughts;
  • argues arguments in a free and often paradoxical manner.

The essay is included in the group of scientific works but stands in this line very apart. A kind of genre, in which you will not say anything. This only makes it more interesting. 

The origin of the word will help to understand the concept. Such a beautiful sound – literally translated from French as an attempt, a test, an essay. And if you dig even deeper into the Latin roots – weighing. The essence is conveyed perfectly. An essay as a kind of “test of the pen” helps to weigh and express thoughts on the topic.

Profile essay structure

The profile essay has a three-component structure – introductory, main and final parts. Nothing new. But let’s focus on the content of these elements.

  • Introduction. It should arouse the reader’s interest, captivate, and demonstrate that further discussion will be about important and necessary. In the introduction, the author formulates the problem and conveys its essence, shows his own emotions, and convinces the reader of the importance of the issue.
  • Main part. The problem is considered from different points of view, including the historical aspect. The author argues, explains, gives examples, analyzes, makes a final judgment, and formulates conclusions. These tasks, as it were, conditionally divide the main part into subparagraphs. Of course, they must follow logically, one after the other.
  • Conclusion. The final part combines all the conclusions into one final thought and helps the reader to come to a logical conclusion of what they have read, comprehend the arguments, form their own judgment – yes or no, and maybe even encourage them to continue the discussion.

Note! If a student writes effectively, it is important to remember such a detail. The purpose of the introduction is to generate interest. The purpose of the main part is to argue. The purpose of the conclusion is to bring to the value and significance of the issue or issue raised and to encourage the author to reflect and rethink.

In fact, the requirements for writing an essay are minimal – open the topic and do not forget to put a title. But this is the main difficulty. Freedom of creativity can take you to the wrong steppe. By the way, the ability to write an essay is a very useful skill in adulthood.

How is a profile essay different from other types of written work?

An essay is a small free-form essay in which the author expresses personal impressions and thoughts on any occasion or issue. The text reveals the writer’s view of only one question (topic, problem) without claims for an exhaustive presentation.

With the help of an essay, the author’s ability to briefly and originally describe his vision of something is assessed. The minimum amount of essay text is 2 pages of printed text, the maximum is 10. The number of pages directly depends on the depth and complexity of the topic and the form of the presentation. An essay can be presented in the form of a letter, a note in a newspaper, a lyrical miniature, an entry in a personal diary, or a review.

Profile essay writing mistakes

The main mistakes in the essay are the vague thought of the author and the fuzzy topic. This refers to a text in which the scope of reasoning is so wide that the logical chain and connection are simply lost. Subjectivism is needed, but not enough to forget about the scientific problem. To avoid these mistakes, refer to an essay writer for help.

The failure rating includes non-uniqueness. Rewriting other people’s thoughts, even in your own words, is not comme il faut. You need to take an individual approach. In this genre, as in nowhere else, it is important to do just that. And do not be afraid, in the essay, there are almost unlimited possibilities for creativity. 

6 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Career In Computers and Technology

Ever since the development of the personal computer, IT has been an integral part of society. Computers are used for all kinds of tasks by individuals and companies of all sizes. Today, a lot of people may think that the computer and technology field has become saturated but it is far from it. On the contrary, the computer and technology industry is experiencing tremendous growth after Covid-19. Here is why you should still consider this as your future career.

 

  • Good Salaries

Computer engineers, IT technicians, developers, network specialists, cybersecurity professionals, and many more careers in the IT sector attract excellent salaries. No matter where you are in the IT industry, the pay is very good compared to nearly every other field. The only other field that comes close to IT salaries are jobs in medicine. Even small IT companies tend to pay well but if you want to get to the top of the ladder, you will have to migrate to bigger tech organizations.

  • Global Job

Every country on the planet needs IT professionals. There’s an extremely low chance you won’t get a job if you’re in IT. There are some IT specialties that have a higher demand but generally finding a job is not a problem. However, employers want people who can solve their issues. Just having a degree is not the only requirement.

  •  Easy Access To Education

IT is a technical field, much like traditional sciences. You need a sound education in the area that you want to work in. According to the team at Degree Planet, you can easily get a degree online for any kind of field you want to explore. Through the internet, getting educated has become extremely easy. You can be located anywhere in the world and study at any university you want through online programs.

  • Job Growth

The computer and technology field is constantly evolving. Something that works today may be completely obsolete tomorrow. If you’re willing to continuously upskill yourself, there is plenty of growth potential in this field. You could be hired as a junior developer but you can quickly work your way up to the top of the hierarchy. IT companies don’t want to be continuously hiring either so if existing employees can fill positions, they would be more than happy to do that.

  • Variety Of Work

Whether you like drawing, educating people, solving problems or developing new products, it is all possible within the field of IT. Today we use IT for so many different tasks that there is an incredible variety of jobs in this field. You will easily find some branch of IT that resonates with your interests.  

  • Knowledge

The knowledge you gain from your IT education can be applied to your job or your own business. Today, lots of people are making money as IT consultants or just as private service providers. If you want to get into the product or service industry as a business, IT is a great way to start.

Considering how rapidly IT is expanding into every area of life and how more people are getting access to the internet and smart devices, it’s safe to say that IT products and services will be in high demand in the near future. The only real challenge is learning a skill and then being extremely good at it. If you want to be at the very top of the chain, you have to be great at what you do.