comptia presents career pathways in the digital industries
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Career Pathways in the Digital IndustriesZeshan SattarSenior Manager, Certification Evangelist
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Advancing the Global IT Industry for 30+ Years
Supporting thousands of member organisations worldwide
Partnering with 3,000 schools and training providers worldwide
Certifying IT professionals in over 100 countries
Headquartered outside Chicago with offices in London, Tokyo, India, South Africa & Washington, D.C.
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What we do…
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Give BackThrough
philanthropy
CertifyThe IT workforce
AdvocateOn behalf of the
industry
EducateThe IT industry
YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE
RIGHT TIME
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What do you know?
_____ % of the UK workforce are working in the tech industries
In 2014, _________ extra jobs were created in the tech sector.
______ % of people employed in tech specialist roles are women
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(1,278,000 people)
77,000
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UK Skills Gap
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High Level Technical Skills
Management Skills
Knowledge and Experience
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Services Skills
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Roles within the Digital Industry
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You can be in front of the screen….
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Or behind it…
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Don’t worry about job titles...Meet the computers of 1949!
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NACA High Speed Flight Station "Computer Room" (1949)
YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE
RIGHT TIME
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Focus on Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
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Success in the Digital Industries
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Certification
Sustainable Career
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Map your career goals to certifications
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Stand Out from the Crowd
1. Get certified
– Lots of free resources available to support you
– Show off your skills in a particular area
– Bragging rights on your CV / LinkedIn profile
2. Get blogging
– Document your journey from exploration to certification
– Demonstrates to potential employers, colleges and universities that you can take control of your own learning
– Builds your digital footprint
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YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE
RIGHT TIME
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