Komsan Chiyadis
GrabFood delivery-partner, Thailand
[Exclusive to Driver-Partners] Considering career opportunities in the Tech Industry?
We know that some driver-partners are keen to embark on new careers, and Grab is here to support you to upskill, reskill and find new employment opportunities.
Together with Generation, Microsoft, SGtech, and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, we aim to create a pilot program to help selected driver-partners to be employment-ready for the tech roles listed below.
What types of companies fall within the tech industry?
Companies in the tech industry develop products such as apps, websites, software solutions to solve problems:
Delivers a range of digital services such as transport, food delivery, payments, and financial services to consumers through an app.
Develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions that help people and businesses improve their productivity and collaboration.
What type of jobs are available in the tech industry?
Jobs in the tech industry fall into 3 domains:
Tech-
Lite
Required tech skill:
Does not require programming or software knowledge, but understands how a tech company operates
Example careers:
* HR/Talent Acquisition
* General Operations
Mid-
Technical
Required tech skill:
Utilizes existing software or platform to provide solutions to problems
Example careers:
* Digital Sales/Marketing Executive
* Salesforce Consultant
Highly-
Technical
Required tech skill:
Uses knowledge of programming language/s to build solutions and solve business problems
Example careers:
* Programming/ Web/ App/ Software Development
* Data Analyst/ Scientist
Do you have what it takes?
You are a fit in the tech industry if you are:
- Comfortable to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
- Capable to work in cross-functional teams to solve real-world problems
- Open-minded and curious with the ability to communicate and influence
It might seem difficult to make a mid-career switch, but many people have done it and so can you. Watch how a private-hire driver became a Full Stack developer.
What's in it for you?
In collaboration with our partners, we have put together a series of tech-roles that you might be interested in.
Learn more about these roles, register your interest, and get PRIORITY ACCESS to the program now!
Tech skill: ⭐⭐⭐
Designs and implements software by writing codes and maintains it by fixing bugs and adding features. Learn more.
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Mines and cleans data to define problems, perform analysis, and provide data-driven insights. Learn more.
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Creates a digital marketing strategy to address specific audience needs and analyzes data to help improve marketing strategy. Learn more.
Tech Skill: ⭐⭐
Liaises between the consumer (external stakeholder) and engineering teams (internal stakeholder) to resolve issues with the cloud platform. Learn more.
Tech Skill: ⭐⭐
Engages with business and social networks online and utilizes digital sales tools to drive more sales opportunities. Learn more.
Salesforce professionals include roles for administrator, business analyst, consultant, and service professional. Learn more.
