Can learning to code help you find a new job?
By Cham Posted Date: September 19, 2017
Coding boot camps and training has become a norm in most major cities; these types of places offer various courses on coding. Coding is the backend or core structure on which web applications, websites, and nearly all computer and mobile software is built on.
Although coding can look very complicated to the general public, learning to code is just like learning any language. At first it can all seem like senseless gibberish until you start to understand the programming language better. Learning to code is especially advantageous if you are already within the IT industry and looking to improve your career prospects or even just in search of a new job. But learning to code might also be able to help job seekers in other industries.
With the exponential rate at which mobile technology and incorporation of tech within business both online and offline is increasing, being able to code will become a valuable skill for any business in the near future. Especially if the business has an online presence and is looking to leverage mobile technology to gain an advantage.
Industry job trends suggest that the growth rate of IT or technical jobs across a range of industries is significantly higher than other roles, even entry level jobs. So regardless of whether you are just about to start your career or thinking of a mid-career change, coding can be a very useful skill to learn.
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