TECHNOLOGY
Applied Technology
Building or configuring the technical systems that other work runs on.
Useful strengths
- solving problems
- logical structure
- comfort with tools
Skills to develop
- a scripting language
- systems thinking
- documentation habits
Possible entry points
- automate one small repetitive task with a tool or script
Questions to investigate
- Do you want to build the system, or use it to solve other people's problems?
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
WHAT IT INVOLVES
Building or configuring the technical systems that other work runs on.
WHAT YOU MIGHT ENJOY
solving problems and related work most people underestimate.
WHAT YOU MIGHT DISLIKE
The parts furthest from solving problems — worth naming honestly before committing.
EVIDENCE YOU'D NEED
One completed small project, not a credential, is usually enough to start.
STARTER EXPERIMENT
Automate one small, repetitive task you currently do by hand.