How to Break Into Tech Even if You Aren’t Techie, with Lida Tohidi

Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job

Mac's List

Careers, Business

4.8 • 624 Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2019

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Tech is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, with a projected 5% growth on $4 trillion in revenue this year alone. There are many opportunities to break into the tech world, even if you have no background in technology or specialized degree. Find Your Dream Job guest Lida Tohidi says that the first step toward finding your ideal job in the tech field is figuring out the roles you are qualified for. Lida also shares why research is crucial when deciding where to apply and the importance of building relationships with fellow tech professionals and mentors. About Our Guest: Lida Tohidi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidatohidi/) is an experienced digital marketer, program manager, and strategic planner. She’s passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in technology companies. Lida speaks regularly at technology conferences and runs a mastermind program for women in tech. Resources in This Episode: For more information on Lida’s masterminds for people wanting to break into the tech industry, visit her website at pidaar.com. Nail every behavioral interview question in your next interview by learning how to prepare for them. Download 100 Behavioral Interview Questions You Need to Know (http://www.macslist.org/questions). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:06.5	This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want,
1:17.8	and make a difference in life. I'm your host, Mack Pritchard. I'm also the founder of Max List.
1:23.6	It's a job board in the Pacific Northwest that helps professionals find fulfilling careers.
1:29.2	Every week on Find Your Dream Job, I interview a different career expert.
1:33.6	We discuss the tools and tactics you need to find the work you want.
1:37.9	This week, I'm talking to Lita Tohidi about how to break into tech if you're not a techie.
1:54.2	Music about how to break into tech if you're not a techie. Look at a job board today,
1:56.0	and you'll see lots of open positions with technology companies.
1:59.9	And it's no wonder why.
2:01.6	Tech is hiring everywhere and for all kinds of jobs.
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