Every Industry Is Tech Now: Building Your Brave Career Beyond Traditional Tech

Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech

I dive into how every industry is now a tech industry. We bust the myth that "tech jobs" only live inside traditional tech companies and that you are trapped in the "traditional" tech industry. I share eye-opening job growth stats across diverse sectors and offer practical steps for women in tech who want less stress, more freedom, and similar or perhaps even more pay, without sacrificing your skills or ambition.

Curious about how you can use your tech talents in new industries with better working conditions and much closer to your interests and purpose? Listen in, take note of where you feel that spark of interest, and get ready to build your brave career.

Call to action: If something in this episode sparks your curiosity, reach out to someone in that industry for a chat, update your materials, and start exploring your next brave move!

Here are the global growth projections for tech-related jobs across industries in the next five years:

• Healthcare – 20%
  Sources: BLS, AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association)
• Retail – 25%
  Sources: Statista, BLS
• Finance & Insurance (FinTech) – 30%
  Sources: Finextra, BLS
• Manufacturing – 22%
  Sources: Robotics Industries Association (RIA), BLS
• Aerospace & Defense – 15%
  Sources: BLS, Aerospace Industries Association
• Telecommunications – 18%
  Sources: BLS, CompTIA
• Government / Public Sector – 25% (varies by country)
  Sources: BLS, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
• Education – 18–35% (esp. online learning)
  Sources: BLS, EDUCAUSE
• Real Estate – 30%
  Sources: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Extension, Statista
• Construction – 20%
  Sources: BLS, Global
• Energy – 25%
  Sources: BLS, Global
• Transportation & Logistics – 22%
  Sources: Statista
• Hospitality & Tourism – 20%
  Sources: Statista
• Media & Entertainment – 25%
  Sources: Statista
• Pharmaceuticals – 18%
  Sources: Statista
• Professional Services – 28%
  Sources: Statista
• Automotive – 30%
  Sources: Statista
• Legal Services – 22%
  Sources: Statista
• Agriculture – 30%
  Sources: Statista
• Mining – 25%
  Sources: Statista
• Food & Beverage – 25%
  Sources: Statista
  
  

👉 Did you feel a spark reading through that list? That spark matters. It’s your signal to explore industries that align with your interests, values, and lifestyle while still leveraging your tech expertise.