Want to program computers, do research online, or provide technical support? You are only a click away from a long-lasting career. Computer technology plays a huge part in our daily lives. Many digital tech specialists are graduates, but there are opportunities with lower-level qualifications. 

Below you'll find links to videos created by employers and organisations in the sector to help you get a taste of what working in this sector is like.

Videos:

What about a career in AI?: Artificial Intelligence is a fast-growing and exciting discipline. What could it mean for your career? What qualifications and experience would help your career development? How can you move into AI from other IT disciplines? Expert panellists give their perspectives. 

QA apprenticeships: What does an apprenticeship look like with QA?

A real IT job with training. Have you considered doing an IT apprenticeship instead of going to university? You'd be surprised by how many school leavers that don't realise that it's a very good alternative to going to university. QA are an Ofsted OUTSTANDING rated provider of IT apprenticeships all of the UK.

A Career in Cybersecurity. This webinar from CISCO highlights the top job titles in cybersecurity and the associated job roles. As well as explain the demand for cybersecurity professionals and the recommended background needed for a career path in security.

Just IT are hosting their Women in Tech webinars again this year on June 26th and 27th. Click here to register.  We also have links below to the 2022 webinars. The week featured a series of virtual events, providing opportunities and advice for women looking to start a career within tech and digital.- these events are a must watch for any women looking into a Tech career. You can find links to the recordings below:

Subject Guide Videos:
An impartial guide to university courses - featuring expert speakers and on demand webinars.
These impartial videos support students who are considering university to make informed future subject decisions. They feature guest speakers from a range of different universities, who are always experts in the subject being explored.

Women in Tech Digital Marketing Insight Session

Women in Tech - Business Analysis Insight Day

Women in Tech - Software Development Insight Day

Women in Tech - IT Support Insight Day

Women in Tech - Data Insight Day

Unifrog free webinars:

Live webinars across a variety of careers - requires booking.

Adviza Podcasts and Past Webinars:

Podcasts for Computers and IT

We have recorded many useful webinars with a huge variety of employers and sector champions. Have a look in our Past Webinar section.

The webinars are in date order. You may want to check out these dates to find webinars in relation to Computers and IT: 

• 5th April 2022 - Employer Webinar (Vodafone)

Virtual work experience opportunities:

Technology Work Experience

Kick start your career in technology today. Gain the skills and insight you’ll need by completing this technology virtual work experience programme. Get a clear understanding of what working in the industry will actually look like, complete real work and assignments and interact with industry professionals during live webinar sessions. Upon completion you will receive a certificate to add to your CV and/or personal statement.

JPMorgan Chase 
Software Engineering Virtual Experience

Explore Forage Work Experience Programs 

Media to Explore (See also Science and Engineering):

Many young people have been inspired by TV shows, movies etc. to follow a particular career. We have collated some resources here for you to discover. We have included podcasts because they are the best way to get real insight into the industry’s current dynamics and are a great way to demonstrate knowledge and passion in personal statements and interviews.

Please note, we have not specified the platforms for these resources as they can change over time. We suggest you do a web search for the title – you will often find them on YouTube in their entirety. Some titles will only be available for a fee or subscription.

Please be aware that not all of the titles below are appropriate for all ages. Please check the age appropriateness before watching. Common sense media are a good resource to use to do this.

TV Factual: The Social Dilemma, The Rise of UK FinTech, The Great Hack, Do you trust this Computer?, Lo and Behold, All Work All Play (E-sport), Print the Legend, Road to AI

TV Drama: Black Mirror, Mr Robot, Silicon Valley, Humans, Start Up

Film: The Social Network, The Internship, Jobs, Ex Machina, The Circle, Tenet

Radio & Podcasts: Wired, Digital Planet, Tech Tent, The Digital Human, Let’s Talk About Tech (gaming), The Two Techies, The Turing Podcast

Useful Websites:

eCLIPS Job Group: Computers and IT

TechSkills - promotes pathways into digital careers. Offers Tech Industry Gold accreditations.

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT - the website carries information on BCS qualifications, professional certifications, and (under 'Deliver & teach qualifications') search facilities for BCS-accredited higher education courses.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) - see the website for a list of IET-accredited higher education courses.

Into Games - Careers in gaming and available apprenticeships

BBC Make It Digital - web page offers a range of features, activities and information on initiatives relating to digital skills.

How to become a software engineer. 
For graduates looking to pursue a career in the field of computing and software engineering, the guide details everything you need to know to get started in the field.

A Graduate’s Guide to Becoming a Contractor. Contracting is a great way to get work straight out of university and will help you gain experience. Umbrella Contracting takes a look at how contracting works.

Job vacancies can be found through the websites of general recruitment agencies, professional bodies and potential employers, and on specialist recruitment sites, such as:

Bubble Jobs
Computer Jobs
CW Jobs 
Techno Jobs

Websites from Target Careers, aimed at school leavers and graduates, have information on jobs and work experience opportunities, as well as advice for those aiming at a career in the IT and tech sector.

See the latest information from the IT industry (4 March 2024) -

How to become a Software Developer: Education, Salary and Job Growth (sfg20.co.uk)