Are you interested in learning Salesforce, but want to know more about what's involved and if it's right for you? We've interviewed three graduates who gave us a rundown of what to expect and top tips for those considering the programme.

Meet the newest team member of Summer of Tech: Hi, my name is Katrina (Treen) Mearns. I have recently joined the wonderful Summer of Tech team as their Employer Champion. Get to know more about Treen.

Digital accessibility 101: Essential for some, useful for all! Summer of Tech mentor Prae Songprasit introduces us to the wonderful world of digital accessibility.

For the past couple of years, we have seen an increased demand for interns and graduates to join the Aotearoa tech industry. This year we are running 3 recruitment “seasons”, giving candidates and employers more opportunities to connect. Read our update and progress report.

There is a wide range of jobs available in the technology sector that fit an array of interests and skillsets. The “More than Dev” panel was made up of a diverse group who, as children, had wanted to be mechanics, pilots and artists and now find themselves working in a range of different tech roles.

Mingyang is a software engineer for Sugar Wallet, a fintech startup. Born and raised in Mainland China, he shares his advice on how to land your first software engineering internship as an international student. Including what capabilities to have in your projects and show to employers.

We met with Chitrakshi Verma, who completed a 3-month course at Enspiral Dev Academy and landed a summer internship with Lyniate as a Testing Engineer in 2021. She shares her internship experience with us: the highlights, challenges and advice for the 2022 cohort.

Why is it important to put your time and work into the Summer of Tech programme?

Joseph Whyle, Summer of Tech Alumni, Mentor and Senior Technology Experience (TX) Engineer at Sharesies, shares why.

We have a range of bootcamps across various topics, so it can be a little daunting to figure out which one to attend. Bootcamps will teach you to be successful when you start your first job.

Want to know what skills employers think are important? We’ve looked at and listed all the key skills across all the jobs from 2022.

Four reasons why you should attend bootcamps. Here are four reasons why you should attend Summer of Tech bootcamps.

We met with Ed Letifov, the CFO, CTO, and co-Founder at TechTime, to get his take on hiring interns. He talks about the value interns bring, how interns have shaped TechTime and shares some hot tips on how to wow employers during an interview.

Talking about your CV. What if I'm a student with no work experience? While you might not have the work experience to do the role, you can find other ways to demonstrate the skills that they are looking for.

Are you prepared for your job search journey? Want to know how to perfectly answer those tough interview questions and leave a good impression?

As my internship wraps up and I transition into permanent employment at Summer of Tech, I ponder the following:

What have I learnt from this experience?

How much will my role change as I step into an entry-level position?

Will imposter syndrome rear its big ugly head again?

Cue inner dialogue...