In October, we ran our “How to get in AI and tech panel” event, which was for anyone with a non-technical degree, looking to enter the tech industry.
From Experience Design Leads to Senior Account Technology Leads, our panel provided anecdotal tips on applying for and flourishing within tech companies. All without an extensive understanding of technical practices. Below are a few of the keynotes that were particularly emphasised:
![Pictures of all the speakers and their job titles:
Caitlin Bloom
Project Manager, Kinneir Dufort
Cherry Lin
Experience Design Lead, Accenture Song
Ian Gardner
Senior Account Technology Leader
IBM
Jessica Roussou
Senior Specialist - Security Governance, Risk & Compliance, Wise
Sarah Matesun
Business Analyst, ClearBank](https://universityofbristolcareers.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/files/2023/11/SSL-Panel-F-1024x547.png)
1. Don’t worry about your lack of technical knowledge
Lacking a tech background when working in the industry is no barrier. Most non-technical roles will involve some jargon that may mean nothing to you – and that’s okay!
Our speakers recommend getting comfortable with not knowing and asking questions.