What can you do in Tech if not code?

Yes, coding is exciting and fun. The idea of engaging yourself in building some application and receiving the end results, the thrill and the sense of accomplishment you feel when you solve the problem after working on it for hours. The thought itself can sound stimulating. Well, does it for you? Some might relate some might not.

Information technology has grown exponentially till the date. Every aspect of our lives is somehow associated with IT. Along with its growth, it has gained the interest of millions. Many want to build a career in information technology but many think that programming and coding are what being in tech is. You need to know programming to be associated in the tech field which is not actually true.

If you are someone who wants to pursue a career in tech and want to know the different fields you can choose from or if you are a student in tech confused about what can you do if not code, this might be useful for you.

So, let’s explore some other areas in tech that might be the right one for you.

1. Digital Marketing: Digital marketing is any marketing done through the internet. It is an umbrella term which consists of other fields like SEO, content writing, social media marketing, public relations, etc. If you are someone who spends hours on social networking sites and are up to date with the latest trends happening and can bring the likes and shares then this job can be suitable for you. But it’s not just scrolling through your timeline, you will be responsible for understanding how the market works, how can your company offer valuable insights and maintain an interactive engagement with the customers.
2. Business analyst: A business analyst is someone responsible for bridging the gap between IT and business using their analytical skills. From what I researched, a business analyst communicates with the client, understands what the client wants and tries to fulfil them with the lowest possible budget. They ensure performance improvements and efficiency. You will need to have good communication and managerial skills to be a business analyst as you will need to communicate with clients, major stakeholders, the team that works on the project and manage the process.
3. UX/UI Designer and specialist: Have you been praised for your good looking presentation or your skills to make colour combinations look good? If you are creative, have a knack of designing and are good at using designing tools like photoshop, dropbox, illustrators, etc. then you can pursue UI/UX designing. You will be accountable for designing products, websites, layouts for companies making it user interactive & friendly.
4. QA and software testing: Spot the difference. Are you good at these? If you are a detail-oriented person and good at finding out small missing puzzle pieces then this might be for you. A QA is someone who ensures that the product meets the requirements of the clients and a software tester is someone who tests the smaller software modules to make sure each module are processing fine.
5. Project manager: Learning to work better with others and learning how to get others to work better together, this is what a project manager does. If you think you are capable of leading a team and working with them to reach an objective, then project management might be what you want to do. A project manager is accountable for initiating, planning, executing and closing the project making sure the goals are met. They are also responsible for documenting the process for future risk management. You need to have good leadership, communication and managerial skill for this field.
6. Tech recruiter: A tech recruiter is a type of HR that has depth knowledge of the technical field. If you have good knowledge of technology and are one of those people who can tell what an individual is capable of, what attitude they carry and what is their personality in the first talk then you can be a tech recruiter. A tech recruiter is responsible for finding the best candidates suitable for your organization. They also manage the budget for human resource and have good interpersonal and negotiating skills.

These are just some of the ideas of the careers you can pursue in tech, if you dig deeper you will find multiple other areas. Technical copywriting, product manager, tech consultant, etc. are some of the other examples of career opportunities in the IT field.

I hope this solved some of your confusion. And, it’s okay to be confused. Search, explore, be curious and enjoy the process to find what’s right for you. Or maybe try coding too, it might be the one you are looking for. :)