We've mentioned before how Pittsburgh is gaining a new name for itself. Instead of being known for steel, its entrepreneurs and tech companies are garnering some attention. Now, there are tech startups all over the city. In fact, Pittsburgh recently made
Zip Recruiter's list as one of the top cities to get a job at a startup, especially when it comes to technology. A
recent article in Inc. took a look at why working at a tech company is so valuable, and we've list a few highlights below.
1. It's where the jobs are.
Other industries wax and wane but, tech bubbles notwithstanding, the tech industry is adding jobs at a dependable clip. Last year, Pew Research published an analysis showing how tech sector jobs had nearly doubled from just over 2 billion jobs in 1997 to just under 4 billion in 2012. And head counts have only grown since then.
2. They need your non-tech skills.
No matter what you do, there's a tech company out there that needs your skills. Know how to make a really good cream puff? Big tech companies like Google could use your baking skills in their famed cafeterias.
3. Your career can grow rapidly.
Just imagine for a moment what kind of advancement opportunities you might have in a company whose head count has grown by twenty times? Small, fast-growing start-up companies are a great place for this kind of rapid advancement.
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