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Non Tech Industries That Require Coding / Programming Skills

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“Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn,” said the famous physicist, Stephen Hawking.   And as coding is becoming a valuable skill to this data-driven generation, so are people with coding skills. Nowadays coding skills are not only required for programming roles. More and more non-tech positions call for specialists that can understand coding algorithms. Below VCA team presents you with some of the non tech industries and sectors that require their employees to have some basic to intermediate coding & programming skills. Everyone can learn how to code, the only prerequisites are time, motivation and an actual effort. 1. Coding in Finance What does the finance industry have to do with programming? Lots! You might have heard about major banks investing in teaching their employees coding skills. Banks such as Credit Suisse and Barclays are most int...

Career Change Guide: Breaking into a career in IT

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Career changing may be more common than you think. In 2020, about 86% of interviewed people said they were dissatisfied with their jobs and were looking for something different. More and more people are choosing IT The barriers to entry in IT are lower than most people think.  Please, do not get overwhelmed. As stated in the Indeed report , most of the time, “breaking into the IT world” feels more like a natural progression than a total career change.  Consider a personal assistant that learns databases and MS-Office to make her manual data entry tasks easier and faster. There are a ton of tech jobs out there that can build on the skills you’ve developed in a past (or current) career. That means you don’t have to start at the bottom, and you only need to add a few more skills to your repertoire to make a smooth transition into a job you love. Moreover, there is a good chance that many of the soft skills you already have apply to a career in IT. One of the best things about IT...

The Most In Demand Digital Skills in 2022

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  There is probably no other field that changes as quickly and dynamically as technology. Tools and solutions often get obsolete in less than a decade and the reported lists of top in-demand skills update almost every quarter. According to research from McKinsey , an American worldwide management consulting firm,  nearly one-third of U.S. workers will need to find new jobs by 2030 in response to rapid advancements in technology. Without further ado, VCA team brings you the top tech skills in demand for 2022. 1. Data Science & Analytics Companies want to get as much as possible from their data in order to gain a competitive edge. This way, companies require tech professionals who can turn data into knowledge, thereby understanding the purchasing patterns and the trends of the sector. Revenue from Big Data applications and analytics is projected to grow from $5.3B in 2018 to $19.4B in 2026 . The industries investing most heavily in Big Data are banking, manufacturing, p...