Tech is Taking Over: week 5

Tech is Taking Over – Week 5 Wrap-Up

You’ve Got the Skills. Now It’s Time to Make a Move.

This is it—the final stretch.
And if you've made it to Week 5, there's one thing you should know:

You're not just learning tech.
You're becoming the person who leads with it.

This week was all about making your growth real, visible, and valuable to others. Because knowing isn’t enough—action is what opens doors.

Day 12: The Real Secret to Transitioning Into Tech

Main Idea:
Most people think transitioning into tech requires a degree, a bootcamp, or 10 certifications. But the truth?

You just need strategy, consistency, and a willingness to start.

Takeaways:

• Start where you are. No fancy background required.

• Clarity comes from action—especially small, consistent steps.

• You don’t need to master every tool—you need to know how to use the right one well.

Action Step:
Define your target tech role and create a 30-day micro goal to move toward it.

Day 13: How to Use ChatGPT to Advance Your Tech Skills (Even If You’re Just Starting)

Main Idea:
ChatGPT isn’t just a trend—it’s one of the most powerful free tools you can use to grow your confidence, learn faster, and get job-ready in tech.

This session broke down exactly how to use prompting to practice skills, prep for interviews, and create portfolio-worthy projects—no experience needed.

Takeaways:

• Learn how to prompt like a pro and build your “proof of work”

• Use AI to simulate job tasks, draft content, and explore new roles

• Practice builds clarity, clarity builds confidence

Action Step:
Use ChatGPT to complete a job-relevant task, like writing a resume bullet, drafting a cold message, or practicing interview Q&A.

Day 14: Here’s How to Actually Get in the Door in Tech

Main Idea:
This was the finale—and it gave everyone the 3-step roadmap to go from “learning tech” to actually landing a tech-aligned opportunity.

It’s not just about skills.
It’s about how you package them, show your value, and put yourself in front of opportunity.

Takeaways:

1. Pick one role. Get specific.

2. Show your skills through a simple project or example

3. Start getting visible—LinkedIn posts, DMs, informational interviews

Action Step:
Post your “I’m learning this skill” update on LinkedIn or with a friend. Start building visibility now.

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