By Shawn Mack

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Since the invention of the vacuum tube computers, the world has only been moving forward in terms of tech. With every passing day, innovative minds are coming up with solutions to the challenges they face every day. Today, nothing is an obstacle anymore. Everything is doable.

Perhaps, this explains why the tech industry is expected to touch about of market value by the end of this very year. The current growth rate of the industry is about 4.2 percent, which is only expected to grow in the coming years. Overall, employment in computer and information technology will witness from 2020 to 2030, which will add up to about 667600 newer job opportunities.

Given such a promising growth trend, the tech industry is quite a gold mine. Almost every guardian of a child visualizes their child’s bright future in this very field. However, like every other field, tech is not for everyone only because it’s booming. It could yield a very ugly future if you force the student under your care into this field.

Here are eight signs that indicate tech is the right field for a student:

1.     Good at Communicating Ideas

One of the first identifiers for a student with a future in the tech field is their ability to communicate. If they can communicate what’s on their mind well, they can bring wonders to life with the help of teams. When they can put out the amazingness running on their mind out on the table, they can invite relevant hands and skills to execute the idea successfully.

Along the same lines, technology begins with creativity. And creativity demands to be communicated. So, if your students got that, they better aim for high-paying creative jobs in the tech field. For example, copywriting and content writing. Both of these fields are all about ingenious expression. Plus, these are high-paying roles! Copywriting could get you six figures in six months, while your degree would get you six figures in years!

2.     Patient Through Problem Solving Process

According to this source, an average individual grows impatient only 16 seconds after waiting for a web page to load. It provides evidence enough of how quickly attention spans and patience levels are falling below what we ever imagined.

In such a world, having patience through a trying time or process is an asset. And if a student has it, he’s rich enough to step into the tech world.

Why? Well, that’s because most of the upcoming roles demand patience for accurate and successful execution. Consider an SEO specialist, for example. The professional takes hours and even days to implement just one move of his massive SEO strategy. And then waits for even longer periods to witness results. All through this time, he believes and works hard. The solution to the problems may be difficult to find, but the professional makes his way to it. Perhaps, this explains why it’s a high-paying role as well.

3.     Thirst for Change

Technology begins with innovation. And innovation is the name of change.

If you witness your student struggling to pave their own way instead of falling into the same one that’s followed by millions, note that you’re witnessing a leader of tomorrow. Today technology is less about solutions, and it’s more about changes. People want newer options to explore every day.

4.     Love for Quick Wins

There’s something Elon Musk abides by speed. He suggests trying to execute your 10-year plan in the next six months. Why? Well, that’s something the results will show you.

You might not be able to achieve your 10-year plan successfully within six months. But your desperate attempts of doing so will put you ten steps ahead of others in your age group. And naturally, you will be able to achieve 10x more from life than your peers. If this skill is brought to technology, you could probably be inventing something in your mid-twenties!

5.     Exhibits Passion

In almost every field, passion is necessary. But in tech, it’s a must. That’s because tech fields are demanding. They demand constant growth and dedication. You will always feel like you still have a long way to go. And there will be times when people two years younger than you will be better than you at what you do. So, for that very reason, passion is an absolute must to secure high-paying creative jobs in the tech field.

6.     Strategic Approach

As mentioned, solving problems patiently is a much-needed skillset. But what backs this skill is a strategic approach. For any student to have a bright future or career in the tech field, they should have a systematic and strategic approach towards things.

Crazy ideas are welcome. But if your student doesn’t know how to bridge the gap, their ideas won’t be of much use.

7.     Persuasive Speech

If you see your student persuading others, you should encourage them to begin exploring the tech field right away. Be it becoming an Ads specialist or a UX designer. They have loads of potential there.

Currently, we reside in a world where business is all about convincing us that we’re better than others. On average, businesses report having about 25 tough competitors in the market. And the figure will only become bigger with time. So, the better young individuals can convince, the better chances have at survival.

8.     Eager to Explore Tech

Lastly, but most importantly, you must assess the student's genuine interest in techie stuff. If they naturally gravitate towards how things work behind the screens or the science of making things work, they are designated for the field. Some early signs to observe are curiosity, exploration, iteration, and trial and error.

Final Thoughts

Summing up, the world will have more tech jobs in the coming future than in any other field. We expect to see a time wherein tech experts will be as valuable in society as medical professionals. However, it falls upon the shoulders of today’s adults to not let everyone walk in the same line because it's popular. Humans are progressing only because they are sticking to their potential. And hence, it’s best to let students go with their natural talent and passion even if the field is not popular or high-paying. Let them explore!

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Author Bio:

Shawn Mack is a content writer who offers ghostwriting, copy-writing, and blogging services. His educational background in the business and technical field has given him a broad base from which to approach many topics. He is also fond of writing interesting articles on technology & digital marketing-related topics.