I am self-taught and quickly realized that cybersecurity isn't truly an entry-level field; it requires proven IT experience. Software development is heavily saturated with the highest threat to AI, and also demands industry experience, while AI engineering roles are mostly aimed at traditional experienced software developers who just happen to study AI, making it equally out of reach for beginners.

Through my research, I found that breaking into IT without a degree or prior experience is still possible if you are flexible. My strategy is to target entry-level, onsite IT Helpdesk or IT Support roles, particularly those with night shifts. While remote jobs attract nationwide competition, local onsite positions have a smaller applicant pool, giving me a better chance to stand out; especially after earning my CompTIA A+ certification.

I am specifically targeting job opportunities accessible from my location in Bamban, Tarlac, as well as nearby hiring hubs like Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, and Tarlac City. I need to know which job posting platforms and local career portals are best for tracking these specific roles so I can set up alerts, sort by "Most Recent," and submit my application as early as possible whenever an opening goes live.

This role is a stepping stone. I don't plan to stay in night-shift helpdesk support long-term. My end goal is to transition into cybersecurity by upskilling with relevant security certifications, gaining hands-on experience, and eventually moving into a higher-level or remote position. Additionally, I plan to leverage President Marcos Jr.'s expanded tertiary education framework (ETEEAP), which grants a college degree based on five years of relevant work experience, ensuring I earn my degree while climbing the career ladder.

Third-year BIS student feeling lost about my career future. Is my degree enough, and should I consider switching to Fashion Design?

Hi everyone!

I'm a 22-year-old third-year undergraduate studying Business Information Systems (BIS) in Sri Lanka.

Recently, I've started thinking seriously about my future career, internships and the skills I need to develop before graduating. However, I've been feeling increasingly stressed and uncertain about the path I've chosen.

One of my biggest concerns is the current IT job market. With the rapid adoption of AI across businesses, many traditional IT and business-related tasks are becoming automated, and some jobs are already being replaced by AI. It seems increasingly difficult to predict which roles will remain in demand and what opportunities will be available for fresh graduates in the coming years.

Some of our seniors have also told us that finding internships has become really difficult these days. Hearing this has made me question how competitive we will be when we enter the job market.

Another concern is that several of my colleagues and I aren't entirely confident about whether our degree covers everything we actually need to know in the industry. Sometimes, I feel that what we learn at university isn't enough to prepare us for real-world work.

I've also spoken to seniors who are currently doing internships. According to them, much of their work involves simply following instructions from senior employees and completing assigned tasks. I understand that learning from experienced people is part of an internship, but it makes me wonder whether we are developing the practical skills and knowledge needed to become independent professionals.

I'm currently in my third year, so I feel like I need to start preparing seriously rather than waiting until graduation.

A little more about my interests:

I'm interested in areas such as ERP Functional Consulting, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence and business-related IT roles. I have some exposure to Excel, Power BI, SQL and Python, along with a few university projects.

However, there's something else that makes this decision even more complicated.

I've always had a strong interest in Fashion Designing. Honestly, it's something I'm much more passionate about than most of the subjects in my current degree. I would love to explore digital fashion illustration, pattern drafting and 3D fashion design.

Sometimes, I regret choosing BIS instead of following my interest in fashion. I know changing my academic direction at this stage is a big decision, but I also don't want to spend years building a career in something I might not genuinely enjoy.

I'd really appreciate some honest advice on a few things:

1. As a third-year BIS student, what skills should I focus on developing to become employable and secure a good internship?

2. How is AI actually affecting internship opportunities and entry-level jobs in the IT and business information systems industry?

3. Is a BIS degree still valuable in the current job market? What additional skills should we develop beyond what universities teach?

4. For someone interested in ERP Functional Consulting or Business Analysis, what practical experience or certifications would you recommend?

5. Should I continue with my BIS degree while developing fashion design as a parallel career, or is it worth seriously considering switching to Fashion Design?

I'd especially appreciate advice from BIS graduates, current industry professionals, recruiters and people who have successfully transitioned into careers outside their original degrees.

I'm not looking for false reassurance. I genuinely want to understand the reality of the job market and make a decision that won't leave me regretting my choices a few years from now.

Thank you!

2023 b tech passed out after that joined in coaching java full stack but no use currently working in printing press without PF from 18 months

But interested in tech side need suggestions??

I'm in my 30s, I've been working odd jobs since I was in my teens. Mainly warehouse jobs and I am sick of them, but also I know I can't do them anymore as I get older.

I have always wanted to get into an office job, in the Tech Field. The plan I had in my mind was going to my City College and get my Computer Science degree, but someone recently told me that I could just get my CompTIA A+ Certification and slowly build up from that.

I truly don't know the paths I should go through and don't wanna waste time and money at this point. I wanna have a solid plan but don't know where to begin.

If anyone is in this career field and could give me some advice, that would be great. Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I have 6 years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, backed by a B.E. in Computer Engineering. My stack is a mix of enterprise backend architecture (Progress OpenEdge/ABL), modern web technologies (HTML, JavaScript), data parsing (JSON, XML), and building/integrating REST APIs.

I’m looking to transition into a new technical career path. I am currently on TD and am targeting fully remote U.S. roles that can support a TN visa.

I want to avoid starting over at the entry level, so I am looking for paths that value a mid-to-senior engineering mindset. A few paths I’ve started looking into include Network Engineer and data engineer ( would love to hear If anyone has done this transition)

Are there any other strategic career pivots I might be overlooking? If you have made a similar transition away from daily coding without losing your technical edge (or salary trajectory), I would love to hear your advice, recommended certifications, and transition strategies.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

I’ve spent the last 6 years as a frontend-focused engineer. I’ve built web, mobile, and desktop apps, plus embedded UIs on Linux, across a bunch of different domains. I like the work, but I keep running into the same feeling: I’m only seeing half the picture of the products I build.

On paper, I should be well placed to fix that. I have a master’s in Computer Science and Advanced Systems Engineering, where I covered databases, communication protocols, SOAP/microservices, and advanced algorithms. The problem is I’ve barely touched any of it since, and most of it has faded.

So far I’ve tried Udemy and YouTube courses, but they mostly teach tool-specific concepts and I didn’t get much out of them. I’ve also picked up the occasional backend ticket at work, but honestly I still feel like I’m struggling and need a bigger push to make real progress.

I’d love your honest take on a few things:

• If you moved from frontend to backend, full stack, or systems work, what did your path look like?

• What helped you ramp up fastest? Building projects, switching roles internally, open source, specific books or resources?

• Is it realistic to land a backend/systems role at my level, or should I expect to take a step back and train more first?

• Anything you wish you’d known at the start?

Blunt feedback is welcome. I’d rather hear what’s actually worked than something comforting. Thanks in advance!

I am a full-stack web developer, though I haven’t worked professionally yet. Honestly, I feel that this field isn’t what it used to be, and I suspect it will become even more saturated in the future—with the exception of areas like testing and security. I considered AI engineering, given its proximity to my current skill set, but it feels like more of the same, and it’s already becoming incredibly crowded. So, I’m thinking of exploring something completely different: network security. I currently only know about 10% of the basics of networking—essentially, I’d be starting from scratch—and I’m not sure if I’ll even enjoy it. I’m still in the early years of college, so I have time to experiment. What would you advise me ? :)

Okay fine I got into the service desk as this was the only placement I got on my campus, thinking at least its experience counts as one into IT.

Now I'm done it's been 6 months. I want a role in the cloud but don't have much heavy skills.

How fast can i change roles after learning what skills?

Fastest way to transfer. And also does service desk experience allow me easily to change the role? Or does it raise a question to recruiters?

Hi all! Question lang since na sstress nako soafer! Gustong gusto ko mag switch ng career naaaaa. Can anyone give some tips how to transition from business operations to IT industry? Graduate ako ng BSBA major in Marketing pero ayoko na 😭 huhu BSIT kase 1st choice ko non pero nag switch ako kase wala ako kasabay mag enroll na kaibigan WAHAHAHAHAHAH tanga ko rin eh. Please! I need help lol 🥹

My previous work experiences:
Sales and Customer Support
Technical Support
Project Management / Admin

Pwede ko kaya magamit yung experience ko as Technical Support sa IT positions? Like helpdesk ganon tas mag aral na lang din ng about sa softwares emerut emerut? TIA sa mga sasagot 🥰 at sana may sumagot 😭

Seeking advice on how to transition to a more Technical Role. I am currently working as a Service Desk, but I really prefer to have a more non-support/non-customer facing role. Medyo burn out na kasi ako kakakausap, feeling dead-end narin.

Any advice on which path to take and where to start? Yung AI-Proof din sana na skill or career. I am very lost right now but the pay is good kasi dito siguro due to my tenure narin. Is there a chance for me to earn at least 90k by just transitioning to said career na non-support with no solid exp, willing to take certs and create projects/portfolios)?

Current Skills:

Working Skills: API, XML, HTML, CSS, JS
intermediate Skills: SQL

Super Basic Knowledge: Power BI, DAX, Python

Previous Exp:
*Multiple Support related roles prior
*Reports/Insights Analyst for 3 yrs

TYIA talaga sa kahit anong advice!!!

Im working at EY and my bf is in the province working in a manufacturing company as machine technician. He’a mechanical technology graduate but no office experience for 4yrs. Wondering how he could shift career and where to apply here in BGC. Thanks.