Lots of people want to work in tech—but not everyone wants to be a software engineer or database administrator. The good news? There are plenty of great jobs at tech companies that don’t require knowing how to code, including in marketing, recruiting, and business development. But even if you’re not working in a technical role, you still need to have a firm understanding of the lingo to stand out as a candidate (and be effective at your job!).
To get you started, we’ve defined 21 important tech words and terms that just about every tech employee should know.