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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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thewindupbirdchronicles · 46-50, M

If you are looking for risk, take it.. and talk with people who can help you. All I will say. Why stay in something you don't love?

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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

Bone up on your resume. Use key words in the industry. Sell yourself, but be honest. Concise and to the point.
You got this! Believe in yourself.
I do.👍👍🤗🤗

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

It's very possible. Depends what disapline you're aiming for, but it's always possible.

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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?

ABCDEF7 · M

@Lilliesandlight It's not just about learning a programming language, it's about learning to work on a platform as well. First you have to decide which platform and language you will be opting.

OldBrit · 61-69, M

I left school in 1981 and retired in 2018 always in it apart from a terrible year as a management consultant. If I could get away with it for that long anyone can.

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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

OldBrit · 61-69, M

@Lilliesandlight look here https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/routes-into-the-profession/

The ecdl is a good starting point

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.

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CountScrofula · 41-45, M

@thewindupbirdchronicles 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...

Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F

@CountScrofula hmm. Maybe I can consider an associates degree

thewindupbirdchronicles · 46-50, M

@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

It is always possible. Just do it.

thewindupbirdchronicles · 46-50, M

It's a needed field, but I suspect since it's developed now they will ask you have education in and demand that unless you can demonstrate something? Hackers are still known to be hired by companies who have hacked them. But it's not 20 years ago

CassandraSissy · 26-30, T

Well, I work in IT in the UK, sweetie....

It's a not bad career. Very interesting people it brings to it (myself included! Lol!) and you're still very young so.....go for it!

😘

Lilliesandlight · 41-45, F

@CassandraSissy aww, you're so nice! Thanks for saying I'm young! Lol

in10RjFox · M

Depends where you are and the kinda IT career you seek .. there will always be entry level openings for tech savvy in accounting/ sales / admin etc.

SoLeRiMix · 31-35, M

I would suggest better to start with basic tech. support and then proceed basis the knowledge you acquire.🙂

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

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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!

SW-User

No, there’s 4-6 month IT certifications in community college if you’re interested.

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Royricky09

Depends on the interest. IT is huge.

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 !!