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Tech is the fastest growing industry in the United States today, and it opens a world of possibilities to people across the country. It\u2019s an exciting new industry with loads of competitive advantages, including high wages, excellent working conditions, and enormous opportunities for growth. As a result, it\u2019s no wonder that you\u2019d be interested in pursuing a career in tech. However, it\u2019s likely that you don\u2019t have any previous work experience in tech\u2014or perhaps no work experience at all. That\u2019s alright because it\u2019s possible to get a job in the tech industry without on-the-job experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, most people can\u2019t just stroll into a startup and ask for a job. That would be ridiculous and probably wouldn\u2019t fly in any other industry either. Instead, there is a new kind of tech education program that can help you become competitive in the workforce. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to get a tech job with no experience required. To top it all off, we will show you how to do it in just 21 days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skills Needed to Work in the Tech Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is no simple question to answer, as tech jobs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. However, there\u2019s one tech skill that seems to be ubiquitous across the tech industry today\u2014programming. That\u2019s not to say that everybody who works in tech knows how to code, but the majority of entry-level positions require the skill. Some of the fastest-growing careers in the US include software engineering, data science, web development (full stack and otherwise), and other forms of coding-related positions. As a result, the vast majority of entry-level tech positions require some extent of coding knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, one more thing\u2014for these positions, no college degree is necessary<\/a>. As it turns out, you don\u2019t need a college degree<\/a> to learn HTML, JavaScript, Ruby, and Python. The industry (by and large) doesn\u2019t put such arbitrary requirements on entry-level applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Qualify for an Entry-Level Tech Job with No Work Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few ways to go about learning how to code. In the past, many people simply taught themselves using books and Internet resources. That might have been sufficient in 2005, but the industry is full of self-taught programmers. They started early when the barrier to entry as a programmer was lower. And they learned more as they went along.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, this generally isn\u2019t sufficient these days. The scope of knowledge required to work in tech has since increased dramatically. However, that doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re out of luck. Due to the high demand for programmers, numerous short-term coding bootcamps<\/a> have sprung up around the country. These intensive coding programs cover numerous essential tech tools and programming languages in three months to a year. Thousands of students from all backgrounds attend coding bootcamps, with a great majority landing lucrative tech jobs upon graduation. Next, we\u2019ll show you exactly how to get a job in tech with no work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if I Have No Work Experience at All?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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This is one of the major benefits of coding bootcamps. Generally, graduates have absolutely no prior experience working in tech, and many have never held a real job or relevant experience in the industry. These programs are often an alternative to college, so the work histories of students vary widely. Unlike many college programs, coding bootcamps help students build an impressive coding portfolio as they go along, which takes the place of work experience. Tech companies are well aware of coding bootcamps, and many hire directly from the program after reviewing a graduate\u2019s portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you graduate from coding bootcamp but still have difficulty finding a full time job, there are other options. Many coding bootcamp grads use freelance platforms to take on small-scale temporary projects to add to their portfolio. By taking these smaller jobs, it demonstrates their ability to meet deadlines. A few months of freelancing can make a big difference\u2013and unlike many internships, you\u2019ll actually get paid for your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Get Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n