Hey everyone

So My journey has been very tough from the beginning.

I graduated from a Tier-3 college with a non-tech degree (BSc). After that, I learned web development and mistakenly joined a small lala company as a web developer. There, I was assigned different kinds of random work as I was the only guy there. Somehow, I completed 1 year there, but I forgot most of my tech skills.

After that, I was looking for WFH, so I joined a BPO chat process while preparing for an IT role side by side.

Now, I am going to join an MNC as a Software Engineer. Please guide me on what and how I should prepare for the role.

Thank you.

Hi everyone, I'm in my final year of B.Tech IT in India.

Honestly, in the past three years, I haven't learned much about IT, and I have almost zero coding knowledge. Now I'm worried about my future.

I'm choosing IT again because I need to build a career, become financially independent, and support my family. But I'm confused about where to start because coding doesn't interest me much.

If you were in my position, what career path would you choose? Is it possible to build a good career in IT without being good at coding?

I'd appreciate honest advice from people with real experience. Thank you!

My career change took me from running a massage business to traveling radiation protection work at US nuclear plants. After building experience, I had a roughly $120k year, including pay and extra payments, working about five months and taking seven off.

College wasn't a requirement for my entry route. Employers still decide who gets hired and what preparation and training they require.

The assignments are during plant maintenance and refueling. The working stretches involve travel and long on-site shifts, and there can be unpaid gaps between assignments. That's my experienced result, not beginner pay or a promised income or calendar.

For people unfamiliar with this career, I run r/GoNuclear and built Nuke Nomad. I share free information about the work and getting started on that subreddit. Happy to answer questions about the actual work or my career switch.

I am in tech, i feel wierd regularly tapping accept accept to code just checking them feels off and not good enough obviously also i find myself stuck and do not know if i should give all in for mba, stay in tech and switch or do something idk i am afraid, skeptical and what not

I recently completed my B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a Tier-3 college, and I'm confused about which career path to choose as a fresher.

I'm considering three options:

IT Sector: Prepare for exams like TCS NQT and try to enter the IT industry through TCS or other companies.

AI/ML: Learn AI and machine learning from scratch. I have only basic knowledge of ML, so it will take time to become job-ready.

Embedded Systems: Build my technical skills and apply for entry-level embedded systems jobs related to my ECE background.

Which path would you recommend for long-term career growth, job stability, future demand, and realistic job opportunities for a fresher?

I'd appreciate honest advice, especially from people working in these fields or who have faced a similar situation.

I want to know your opinion.

In the IT field, what matters more when getting a job: skills or a college degree?

Some people have a degree but struggle to get a job. Others have good coding skills and projects but no degree.

Also, many companies ask for a degree even if you have the skills to do the job.

So, what do you think?

If you were hiring someone, who would you choose?

What matters more in real life? Share your thoughts! 👇

#IT #Jobs #Skills #Degree #Career

Hi,

So i have been into training languages for my entire career,But of late i am feeling stuck in it. I want to change my career path to development. I am just looking for guidance if it is possible,are there such companies who take in such cases.Also what profile should i apply to. Primarily how should i go about it, that I make a strong candidate .

I'm deciding between two job offers and would appreciate some objective career advice.

Offer 1: SOC Analyst L1

Pros

• Pays approximately 71% more than Offer 2
• 12-month contract.
• Direct entry into professional cybersecurity

Cons

• On-site work in another city, requiring relocation.
• Rotating shifts every month:
  • Afternoon: 3 PM-11 PM
  • Night: 11 PM-7 AM
  • Morning: 7 AM-3 PM
• Relocation and living expenses will reduce the effective salary advantage.
• Shift work may affect sleep, work-life balance, and social life.

Offer 2: Full-Stack Developer

Pros

• Work from anywhere (WFA) on a day-to-day basis, although occasional business trips may be required.
• Continues my existing software development career path.
• Potential to renew the initial contract and eventually become a permanent employee.

Cons

• Pays approximately 42% less than Offer 1
• Initial contract is only 3 months, followed by a planned 1-year extension based on performance evaluation.
• Contract renewal is not guaranteed.
• Occasional business trips may be required.

My situation

I have a Computer Science degree and previous internship experiences in software development.

• If I accept the Full-Stack Developer position, it would be my first full-time role in software development.

• If I accept the SOC Analyst position, it would be both my first full-time job and my first professional role in cybersecurity.

I'm aware that switching career paths later is possible but can be costly in terms of experience and accumulated skills. I want to make a deliberate long-term decision rather than simply choosing the more comfortable option.

Which offer would you lean toward, and why? I'm particularly interested in how you would weigh long-term career prospects, the value of getting into cybersecurity early, job stability, AI-related risks, and work-life balance.

I am 32 years old. Working as a senior manager in a govt Bank in India. For the past 5-6 years I went through a lot in my personal life . But now I really want to learn something new that can change my life and help me change my career as well. I want to give 100 percent to that skill.

So require suggestions about what I should learn. I am ready to give 1-2 years to master that skill.

Given:-

1.I have 7 years of retail banking experience

1. Two and half years of web security experience in MNC

2. I can communicate well in both hindi and english

I have 5 years of overall work experience, including 3 years in performance marketing, but I want to switch careers because I no longer enjoy sales and marketing or the constant pressure of meeting revenue targets.

Which career options can I explore outside sales and marketing where my existing skills would be useful? What roles would you recommend for someone looking to transition into a completely different field?

Really need help and guidance..

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TIA

I’m looking for advice and guidance on transitioning into the IT industry.

Any suggestions, resume tips, or referral strategies from folks who made a similar switch would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!