Guide to Job Skills in the Tech Field
If you’re starting out looking for a job in the tech field, you’ll need to get familiar with the tools and equipment often used in the business. Equipment and software applications available in the Spark! Digital Media Lab can be used to build your knowledge of industry-standard products, and these tutorials can help you get started.
In the Lab
We have high powered PC and Mac desktop computers that are outfitted with a suite of industry-standard software, whatever the focus of your job search.
The lab is outfitted with 4 Mac and 4 PC desktops. Most software is available on all desktops.
At the Library
Browse these call numbers: 331.12, 650
Keywords for catalog searches: Employment interviewing, Careers, Tech jobs
Online Resources We Recommend
- Computers in Entertainment: How to Start a Career in Entertainment Technology
- Free Code Camp
- Grow with Google
- Indeed
- Learn to Code with Me
- Monster: Ten Steps to a Tech Career
- The Balance Careers
- The Muse: 7 Free Tutorials That'll Help You Brush Up on Key Job Skills from Your Couch
- YouTube: I.T. Career Questions
Free with your Library card
The Burbank Public Library offers SkillShare, with thousands of classes on topics such as freelancing, entrepreneurship, graphic design, productivity, marketing, and more, free to our card holders!
Come in for a Spark! Media Lab Orientation
Find more about our open hours, services and programs by browsing our website or calling the Central Library: 818-238-5580.
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This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.