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How would you describe the outlook that the technology sector in the UK & Ireland faces in terms of access to talent? How have Brexit, the cost of living crisis, raising of university fees, etc. affected our access to the next generation of talent? <\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The talent landscape is complex<\/a>, but also rich. There\u2019s no doubt that Brexit would have impacted the ability of some businesses to recruit, but the UK and Ireland remain major hubs for top-tier global talent. Indeed our international headquarters based in Cork, Ireland, has a partnership with the local Munster Technological University, nurturing young talent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology companies are also adapting to the economic headwinds facing them, and their future talent pool. One major example of this is the emergence of new pathways into the technology sector, outside of degrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re seeing more people are entering the technology industry through apprenticeships, courses, or placements. This also helps to make our industry more accessible to talented young people who, for whatever reason, may not want to \u2013 or be able to \u2013 go to university. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The conversation around talent acquisition seems to always revolve around the idea that we don’t have enough people, but also that everything is getting more competitive. How can you square those two ideas? <\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not as contradictory as it first appears. The shortage isn\u2019t about people in the general population, but a lack of people with the specific skills the industry needs at a certain moment in time. The demand for experts in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing is skyrocketing, but the supply of people with those skills hasn’t caught up yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But individuals who do have those skills, can be highly selective about where they work. In this situation, it\u2019s competitive for companies who are vying for that talent. Many do this by offering lucrative compensation and benefit packages that few can match. And with the requirements changing quickly, that\u2019s how we get both competition and complexity. This underscores the importance of proactive talent development strategies. NetApp\u2019s Emerging Talent (NET) program, for example, invests in the future by giving young people opportunities to gain experience and build essential skills for careers in technology, while also prioritising benefits like work-life balance and fulfilment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does it have anything to do with layoffs due to automation AI, as well as fire-rehire schemes perpetrated by some of the country’s biggest employers (British Airways, British Gas, Tesco, etc.)?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that AI is changing how we work. If leveraged effectively, AI will be an asset that supports people in doing their jobs. For example, it can help streamline tedious and repetitive work, freeing them up to focus on the creative, exciting, or more complex parts of their work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In supporting their employees by offering rigorous training at all levels, businesses are able to help their workforce grow and evolve alongside the technology that has been created to support them \u2013 not to threaten their roles. And as we\u2019ve discussed, the job market is shaped by rapidly changing skill requirements and global competition for top talent. Most employees also seek job security and want to trust their employer. Practises like fire and rehire can threaten that, even if they are presented as the only option for a company\u2019s survival. It can be difficult to balance market demands with employee well-being, which makes it even more important for leaders to be open and honest with their teams, as this can help build that trust. If employees are confident about their role and security, we\u2019re less likely to lose specialists to competitors or different industries.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can young people “break in” to the technology sector?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Breaking into the technology sector can be both exciting and challenging. It\u2019s not always about knowing every tiny detail of what technology can do. But showing a genuine interest in the company, and in technology as a whole, by asking questions, and showing a genuine desire to learn is a must for an industry that requires people to constantly be learning and acquiring new skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admittedly, it is competitive. Building up skills through online tools, or by attending courses in coding or web development, can be a real differentiator. At NetApp, we offer rigorous internship programmes for university students, allowing them to gain experience across various departments within the business. Such experience can give people a head-start as well as the foundational skills to succeed from the outset of their career. It\u2019s also a great way to start building out your network, and you never know where a simple conversation might take you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the qualities you’d like to see in the next generation of technology workers? <\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For me, it\u2019s a willingness to learn, get stuck in, and a strong work ethic. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, whether it\u2019s working with each other or working with technology. So, the ability to listen, and take an interest in how the industry is living and breathing is crucial.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A commitment to career-long learning is another thing I like to see in people entering the technology workforce<\/a>. This industry requires learning at every stage of our career. Even as someone in a leadership role, I\u2019m constantly looking to develop my skills whether that\u2019s by speaking to individual members of my team, attending industry events, or working with a career coach.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can the existing tech sector cultivate that next generation?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Technology leaders must start early, and equip young people with the tools they will need to succeed, long before students start applying for jobs. At NetApp, we have close relationships with institutions like Munster University in Ireland, where we host talks and recruitment events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also have our 2-year S3 Academy programme<\/a>, which kicks off with a\u00a0 robust 90-day international training programme to help our young professionals adjust to working life with skills that are not traditionally taught in classrooms. Mentorship is also something that is important to me, sharing what I\u2019ve learnt through the mistakes I\u2019ve made as well as the knowledge passed down to me to help the next generation of technology leaders to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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