What are the best entry level computer jobs?

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First, What Skills Do You Need to Land an Entry-Level Job in Tech?

When you’re looking at the job requirements for an entry-level position, you might see a lot of listings that “require” 3-5 years of experience. And you’re probably thinking to yourself, “How is this an entry-level position if they want me to have years of experience?!”

I’ll let you in on a little secret: job “requirements” and “qualifications” are really just a wish list for the perfect candidate. They’re not the bare minimum of qualifications the person hired will actually have.

So when you see “must have 3-5 years experience”—or a laundry list of programming languages you should be an expert at—think less about whether you have those skills or experience right now and more about whether you feel capable of performing the job as a whole. Then, make sure you emphasize the skills you do have, and how those skills make you the best candidate.

Another great technique? Start learning the skills you know your dream job or company requires. There’s a lot ot be said about the candidate who walks into a job interview and says, “I have a basic understanding of how to code, but I’m also currently enrolled in a course on HTML & CSS to expand those skills.” (And if you’re not? Try signing up for our free 10-day bootcamp, or take a look at one of our tech blueprints if you’re interested in a deeper dive in anything from front-end web development to user experience.)

11 Tech Jobs to Consider if You Have No Experience

Here are some entry-level tech jobs that are a great way to get started on a new career path. None of them require a ton of experience, but most of them pay an average salary of at least $50,000 (and some companies might pay a lot more than that).

Added bonus: many of them don’t require the traditional “tech” knowledge you’d probably expect. All digital skills are job skills, so we’ve included roles that are geared toward marketing, editorial, and web development alike (plus some other wild cards).

DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

Digital marketing managers are in charge of digital and social media marketing for a company or brand. They focus mostly on increasing sales, brand awareness, and customer loyalty. They often manage all of the company’s customer-facing online presence, including websites, social media profiles, advertising, and other communications.

Digital marketing managers are also on the front lines of discovering new avenues for digital promotion. When new sites, platforms, and technologies are released, it’s their job to assess whether they might be a good marketing solution for the brand.

Ideal skills (to have or to learn):

The tech skills you’ll need for a digital marketing manager position include some familiarity with search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing (SEM), experience with conversion tests and experiments, and proficiency with marketing database apps, email, social media, and online advertising.