Tech careers
Guides to starting a tech career in Israel: career-change over 30, no-degree paths, choosing between cyber and Salesforce, roles, salaries and interview prep — HPI Knowledge Center.
How to Enter High-Tech in 2026? The Fastest and Most Practical Paths
The practical way to enter high-tech in 2026 is to choose a defined target role, learn the required skills, practice in a real environment, build proof of ability, and apply strategically. There isn't one path that suits everyone: a degree is suitable for those who want a broad academic foundation, while professional training can be suitable for those aiming for a defined entry-level role and wanting to advance quickly.
What are the best options for released soldiers who love computers and technology?
Released soldiers who love computers can choose between a degree, an associate's degree (practical engineer), professional training, self-study, or entering through an entry-level tech role. The choice should be based on the type of work that attracts you, the time and budget at your disposal, and not just on salary promises. You can check eligibility to use your personal deposit for studies or training at a recognized institution.
Is a degree a must to enter Hi-Tech?
A degree is not required to enter every role in hi-tech. For entry-level cybersecurity, IT, technical support, Salesforce, QA, and system operations roles, it is sometimes possible to get hired through practical knowledge, projects, and certifications. In contrast, certain roles in development, research, algorithmics, hardware, and data science may prefer or require a degree. The decision should stem from the target role rather than the general question of whether a degree is good or bad.
Tech Professions That Don’t Require Coding: What Options Are There?
You can work in high-tech even without being a software developer. Roles like Salesforce Implementer, Salesforce Admin, SOC Analyst, IT Support, NOC, Manual QA, Customer Success, Project Management, and Systems Operations are not primarily based on writing code. However, they still require technological literacy, understanding of systems, data, processes, and professional tools.
How to Get Your First High-Tech Job Without Experience?
To get your first high-tech job without experience, you need to create alternative experience: a project, lab, volunteering, working with a system, or a related role. Then, tailor your resume to the job, showcase the project on LinkedIn, practice interviews, and consistently apply for Support, Operations, and Junior roles close to your target.
Professional Course or Degree: What is the Right Path to Enter Hi-Tech?
A degree suits those who want a broad foundation, development or research tracks, and long-term opportunities. A professional course suits those aiming for a defined role like SOC, IT, Salesforce, or QA and want a shorter, more practical path. The quality of the path depends on practice, projects, and job relevance — not just the type of certificate.
Cybersecurity or Salesforce: Which Career Path Suits You?
Cybersecurity is more suitable for those who enjoy networks, systems, investigation, monitoring, and incidents. Salesforce is more suitable for those who enjoy business processes, users, data, and automation. Both paths allow you to start without advanced programming, but require practice, a project, and technical ability. The best way to choose is to try a real task from each field.
How to choose a high-tech profession? A guide by personality, abilities, and goals
To choose a high-tech profession, you need to compare the types of tasks you enjoy, your strengths, working conditions, training time, and available entry-level positions. Don't decide solely based on salary or trends. Choose two to three paths, perform a trial task in each, and read job advertisements before enrolling in studies.
Transitioning to High-Tech at 30 and Beyond: Is It Possible and How Do You Start?
It is possible to transition to high-tech at 30 and beyond. The advantages are work experience, responsibility, and familiarity with a business domain; the challenges are time, initial salary, and financial risk. The right approach is to choose a role that leverages your previous background, study in a focused manner, build a project, and make a gradual transition instead of starting from scratch without a plan.