Is it hard to get in an IT career?
My current job is a dead end. I'm pretty tech savvy, I'm thinking about switching careers. I don't know if it's possible though
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Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@Montanaman you should write a book! We would all love to read it. I hope you get to retire soon ☺️
Montanaman · M
@Lilliesandlight thanks so much for your support and encouragement 😀 😊 🥰
Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@Montanaman of course! Least I can do for such a kind soul ☺️
Montanaman · M
Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@Montanaman thanks! It's a career change, and I never went to college. So definitely a risk
Mikeawesome1986 · 36-40, M
rfatoday · 61-69, M
@Lilliesandlight Once you learn a programming language and the fundamental concepts, it’s easier to learn a couple others. Try for certifications and then get into a situation where you can get experience. Perhaps a company that makes apps for the medical field, where you can apply your current experience and knowledge of that field. Good luck!
Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@rfatoday how can I learn a programming language?
OldBrit · 61-69, M
@Lilliesandlight what qualifications do you currently have? If you have degree think of doing a masters as one way in
Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@OldBrit I don't have any qualifications... I've just done office work for several years
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
Depends on what you want to get in to. Some kinds of careers take years ot training, others you can pick up with a certification. If you're tech savvy just like - good with personal computers I'd actually recommend something like business analysis. Aint' that hard to get in to.
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
@SW-User Well that's what a polytechnic will teach it may be a different term regionally they're also called technical institutes. Places you go for two-year programs or specific certifications that train you in a specific trade rather than a more generalized education.
So you'd go there to learn specific IT skills, industrial trades, agriculture, health tech, etc...
So you'd go there to learn specific IT skills, industrial trades, agriculture, health tech, etc...
Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@CountScrofula hmm. Maybe I can consider an associates degree
SW-User
@CountScrofula Yes, I do know in some way... and it all falls under trades. Though agriculture, health care even though they overlap with colleges are most often taught in university. Polytechnic mostly means applied.
BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F
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Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@CassandraSissy aww, you're so nice! Thanks for saying I'm young! Lol
SW-User
My brother works in IT. He attended schooling to get the certification he needed, and got many well paying jobs due to his level of degree. Just call around until you find something that fits you, good luck with it
Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@SW-User oh ok, cool. I've heard so many different things, that you have to get a bachelor's, or that you only need certifications. And the certs only take months to complete
SW-User
@Lilliesandlight Yes, certification is your best bet. Not so grueling and you don't get bogged down with so much work 🙂
Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@SW-User thanks!
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ABCDEF7 · M
There are many branches in IT sector. Whatever you are looking for, I would advise you to do a course on that, practice a lot, master the concepts, start as a trainee/intern if can find one. Then go for interviews.
All the best !!
All the best !!
Lostpoet · M
Have done a career aptitude test? There are free ones that you can take online.
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
U got to think are there any tech savvy type of jobs in your area
Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F
@smileylovesgaming there's plenty, but I don't qualify for them. I have no education or experience
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
SW-User
Anything is possible just have to believe
NightsWatch · M
Maybe you should Google it.....🤣
