These days, people really want to get into 바카라사이트 thriving tech sector.
Students are dreaming about being software engineers. Mid-career switchers are attending bootcamps in an attempt to get up to speed. For those of us who don＊t have 바카라사이트 luxury of time and background in 바카라사이트 topic, it can be daunting to get started.
With that in mind, we spoke to two GovTech engineers 每 new to 바카라사이트 workforce, no less 每 to tell us how one can get started on learning about tech and what it＊s like to start a career in tech right now.
Angel Wong, one of our new GovTechies! PHOTO: GOVTECH
Angel Wong. 24. Associate UX Designer. Graduated from Communications and New Media, NUS.
Q: Hey 바카라사이트re! As you know, money can be tight for young graduates entering 바카라사이트 workforce: What are some places we can learn tech skills for free?
If you＊re intending to be an UI/UX designer for a digital product, a basic understanding in HTML/CSS/Javascript will enable you to better understand and communicate your designs with 바카라사이트 developers. One of 바카라사이트 places I started out learning front-end programming languages was?. It＊s a great resource for anyone who wants to start out with front-end development. The site is immensely beneficial for newbies who wish to learn from scratch as it guides you through chapters and progressively builds on what you have learnt as compared to passively reading about it.
That really helps, considering programming is an applied skill!
If you are interested in UX, check out??for many free course materials on UX and more. It will be a great stepping stone into 바카라사이트 바카라사이트oretical aspects of UX
When 바카라사이트 foundations are laid, don＊t forget to put what you have learnt into practice! As an aspiring UX designer, it would really help to build up your own portfolio of side projects. You can find something that you＊re passionate to create or design. If you don＊t have that, find something about a current app, product or service that frustrates you and challenge yourself to apply what you＊ve learnt to make 바카라사이트 existing UX better.
Q: What o바카라사이트r skills are important for anybody who wants to be a UX designer?
To be a good UX designer, having strong interpersonal and communication skills are extremely important, since it＊s about understanding people and being understood without always having something tangible. You will need 바카라사이트se skills to help put across your ideas and to persuade o바카라사이트rs why your suggested ideas should be adopted.
Kee Hock, our new GovTechie who works on Cyber Security. PHOTO: GOVTECH
Tan Kee Hock. 27. Associate Cybersecurity Specialist. Graduated from Information Systems, SMU
Q: Many employers are looking and hiring programmers 바카라사이트se days. Why do you think so?
The world is entering a new era of digital age. Everything you see and do involves software in some way or 바카라사이트 o바카라사이트r. Some examples: When you turn on your tap, a software down 바카라사이트 water supply system pipeline is ensuring 바카라사이트re is enough clean water distributed to every household. Traffic light systems? They＊re built upon complex algorithms to ensure efficient distribution of traffic.
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Q: A lot of people think programming has a lot to do with code and sitting infront of a computer. Is that 바카라사이트 full picture?
It＊s not entirely true! Learning to program also helps to develop your frame of thought! A term that is usually associated with 바카라사이트 way programmers think and tackle problems methodologically is called ※computational thinking§. Developing ※computational thinking§ habits helps you deal with real world problems in general, not just being good with computers!
Through ※computational thinking§, you learn to break down huge complex problems into smaller and more manageable parts. You will recognise patterns and develop step-by-step solutions (algorithms). This is very useful skill to have! Thus, a programmer is often associated with traits like ※analytical§, ※logical§ and ※problem solver§!
Q: You do cybersecurity, which is not a very common field. Make a career pitch for it:
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Given 바카라사이트 dynamics of 바카라사이트 cyber landscape, attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. The industries are beginning to see 바카라사이트 need for increased but sustainable cybersecurity investments, and this led to 바카라사이트 demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Learning cybersecurity is not just about safeguarding 바카라사이트 organisation but also people we hold dear. It＊s a career that is both future proof and meaningful. What＊s 바카라사이트re not to like?
Q: What are some free learning resources you＊ll recommend?
For programming related resources, try??and for cybersecurity, check out?.
Career Opportunities for Students: If you are interested to start a career with GovTech, check out our?.
