It can be very easy to fall into the trap of feeling like your career has reached a dead end. You might be unsatisfied with your income, uninspired at work, and unmotivated to apply for other positions due to a perceived lack of skills. But as one TikToker would like to remind you: with a bit of hard work, you can always turn your career around.

Charlotte Chaze recently shared a video online explaining how she broke into the tech industry and increased her annual salary by $130k. Below, you can hear Charlotte’s full explanation and read some of the comments viewers have left, and by the end of this article, you might be feeling inspired to hop on LinkedIn and start applying for new opportunities as well. I hope that all of you pandas out there love your jobs, but if anyone is feeling like their career is in a rut, Charlotte’s advice might make a huge difference to you. Enjoy this article, and let us know in the comments if you have any more tips for breaking into the tech industry to share. Then if you’re looking for another Bored Panda article featuring job searching tips, check out this list next.  

TikToker Charlotte Chaze is explaining how she broke into the tech industry, and it might be more achievable than you think

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She broke down a few steps she followed that led her to land a high-paying tech job

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You can hear Charlotte’s full explanation right here

@charlottechaze How to break into tech with data analytics and hit six figures! This is what worked for me: teach yourself in-demand skills and apply for jobs even if you think you’re not qualified, because you may get an offer. Continue to get better at it on the job to get promotions and more job offers. #breakintotech #dataanalytics #careercoach #careeradvice #salarytransparency #sixfigures #6figures #worktok #jobtok #research #quityourjob #quietquitting #9to5 ♬ original sound – Charlotte | Break Into Tech

She continued sharing videos assuring viewers that anyone can follow her career trajectory

@charlottechaze You can break into tech if you believe in yourself enough to try! Take a chance on yourself. Surprise yourself. #breakintotech #techjobs #career #work #worktok #jobtok #job #jobtips #jobhopping #changecareers #educational #motivational #motivation #youcandoit #salary #tech ♬ original sound – lifereallysucksfr

And noted that prior experience in the field is not necessary

@charlottechaze How to break into tech with no experience! Many of my students have used this strategy to get a tech job with no degree. If YOU want to get a job in tech, do this to make it easy for recruiters to see that you’re a good candidate. #breakintotech #techjob #howto #jobapplicationtips #linkedin #linkedintips #resumetips #resume #noexperience #nodegree #educational #career #careeradvice #techtoktips #techcareer #dataanalytics #dataanalyst ♬ original sound – Charlotte | Break Into Tech

The tech industry often sounds like a frightening place with lots of gates and fences that are rarely ever opened to let anyone new in. The fact is, however, that the field is rapidly growing. As of September 2022, employment in the tech industry is already 46% ahead of 2021 and 92% ahead of 2019. So even if you have never worked in the field before, there is no reason to count yourself out. As Charlotte explained, it only took her 4 years to climb up the ladder enough to start making 6 figures. There are certainly entry-level tech jobs available for whoever is willing to work hard and learn new skills.

And as Charlotte also noted, we should never put limitations on ourselves when applying for jobs. Often times, the “requirements” for a position are not set in stone, so you might be able to learn the necessary skills while on the job. Highlight the skills you do have, and show that you’re willing to learn. As Sarah Liu, founder and managing director of The Dream Collective, told Urban List, “Technology companies are aiming to solve big problems, so focus on their larger mission when considering a new role and assess how your current skills and strengths can help these companies achieve or further their mission.”

Sometimes, it can even give you an advantage to be an outsider to the tech field. According to research from Glassdoor, 43% of positions advertised by tech companies are actually non-technical, meaning you do not need to understand tech lingo or have any specific degree to get hired. “In fact, this could work to your advantage,” Sarah Liu says. “Many companies we work with are interested in candidates from a non-tech background, particularly for sales teams, as they bring a different perspective to how they communicate technology.”

The tech industry is rapidly evolving and growing, and while not everyone may be interested in joining, there is plenty of room for people who are determined, willing to learn and happy to apply for positions they might not be qualified for on paper. Let us know in the comments how you managed to advance your career if you work in the tech industry, and then if you’re interested in checking out even more tech career advice from Charlotte, you can find her TikTok account right here. 

Many viewers shared how inspired they were by Charlotte’s videos in the comments

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