Are you a recent university graduate looking to start your career? Knowing where to begin can seem overwhelming, especially if you're not sure where to focus your job search.
In this blog, we'll explore why the tech sector can be an excellent option for graduates, and how working in a small to medium-sized business (SME) can provide unique opportunities for growth and development. We’ll also explain how we at Furza can help you make this next step and support your career.
If you're looking for a career path that offers a high level of job security, a competitive salary, and opportunities for growth, then the tech sector could be a good fit for you.
The tech sector is known for its innovative spirit, fast-paced work environment, and dynamic growth opportunities. Moreover, it is an industry that's constantly evolving and adapting to new trends and technologies. This means that there are always new challenges to tackle, which can keep you engaged and motivated in your work.
Additionally, many tech companies offer flexible work arrangements and other employee benefits, such as wellness programmes and stock options, which can make for a highly rewarding career experience.
The UK tech sector holds the number one spot in Europe, showing a high level of continued growth throughout 2022. In the last year alone, there were a staggering 8.5 million open vacancies within the UK tech sector, with a market share of over £1 trillion, it's likely this demand is going to continue growing.
As we have discussed, a role in tech offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high functioning and innovative sector.
If you're also looking for a rewarding career path that offers flexibility, high earning potential, and mobility, then tech sales could be something for you to consider. Here’s why:
For more information, check out our blog on why you should consider a career in sales.
As a fresh graduate, you may find yourself drawn to the big names in the sector, with their well-established reputations and recognisable brands. However, it's important to remember that small to medium-sized companies can offer a wealth of opportunities for you as you start out in your career. According to a recent report, new graduates are more likely to get their first job in the IT and technology sector at an SME than at a larger graduate employer.
Here are three reasons why you should consider working for an SME:
One of the main benefits of working for an SME is that you're likely to have greater access to senior members of staff. In larger organisations, it can be challenging to get face time with those higher up the chain, but in an SME, you'll likely work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure to decision-making processes. This can help you learn and grow quickly, and give you greater responsibility from an early stage.
UK tech has a wide-ranging and expansive ecosystem, with sustained investment and growth leading to a thriving and dynamic sector. With such success, the sector is attractive to investors, bringing the opportunity for SMEs to raise capital to support and grow their businesses. These investments often come with high growth targets that require the business to scale quickly, which can provide opportunities for promotion, advancement and a fast-track to career progression.
Working for an SME, you're likely to be given greater autonomy and ownership over your work, with a more hands-on role and a greater level of responsibility. This means that you'll have the opportunity to work on a wider range of projects and gain exposure to different aspects of the tech business. You'll also have the chance to develop a broader skill set as you take on new challenges and learn on the job.
This can help you develop important and transferrable skills, such as hands-on decision-making and problem-solving, as well as helping to build confidence and leadership skills that will serve you well throughout your career.
While big-name companies may seem like the obvious choice for graduates, SMEs can offer a range of unique benefits that are well worth considering. With access to seniority, growth potential, and the opportunity for self-development, working for an SME can provide a rewarding and challenging start to your career.
Looking for early-career jobs can be a long and overwhelming process. If our blog has inspired you that working in the tech sector would be a good fit for you and your aspirations, but you’re unsure of what role your skills, qualifications and experience are best suited to, then we can help you make a step in the right direction.
We acknowledge that a considerable number of individual graduates that want to enter the field of sales lack direct sales training, experience, or qualifications upon completing their education.
We don't see this as a limit. We see this as an opportunity.
Through the Furza Academy, we equip the candidates that join us, not only with technical prospecting skills but also with critical thinking abilities and personal development that will enable them to thrive in any professional setting. Upon completion of the Furza Academy, you will graduate as a fully-fledged sales professional, having gained practical experience working in a business, and the possibility of securing a full-time position. Further benefits include:
If you're interested in the Furza Academy or have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our team.