r/TechCareerShifter

Hi all,

I am planning to start learning service now from scratch and switch as a servicenow developer. So could you please let me know some good online training insitutes that teach service now from scratch with all the real time scenarios that help us land a job.

Thanks for the help in advance.

Hi,
I want to move from non-IT to IT, so could someone please suggest any platform for that?

I am 29 years old from India with a career break after maternity. I have a non-IT background and recently started learning Python. If I study consistently for the next 6–12 months and build projects, is it realistic to get an entry-level Python job in 2027? What skills besides Python should I learn?

hii, i am a graduating student, and i am starting to find and solidify my career path so that it would be easier for me to find jobs and be accepted once i graduate. so now, i plan to build and improve my portfolio. but i am stuck whether i will pursue project management career path in the IT field or AI automation engineer. i need ur insights regarding fresh-grad accessibility, salary, and long-term potential

I'm a 2025 Computer Science graduate with no internship or placement. Looking back, I made a huge mistake-I never upskilled. Right now, I only know Python and SQL.

Before anyone asks about the one-year gap: I was dealing with health issues, family problems, and personal challenges. ( not an excuse ik I should’ve managed my time better) Even during college, I was often so sick that I'd go to semester exams surviving on just ORS because I couldn't afford to miss semester exams. I spent most of college just trying to get through each semester instead of building skills.

Now I'm finally ready to work hard, but I'm overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice:

1. SDE is dying because of Al.
2. Data Engineering is getting automated.
3. Finding a job as a fresher in this market is difficult.

Everyone recommends a different path.
If you were starting today with only Python, SQL, no experience, and a one-year gap, what would you learn to maximize your chances of getting an IT job in 2026?

I'm ready to put in the effort. honest advice would mean a lot

my designation is an associate software engineer I have 1.5 years of experience in a service based MNC in the core networking domain but I don't want to work further in this domain I wanted to work in AWS/devops role as I have certifications in cloud.

But my problem is what should I write in the work experience column. Can I fake the experience of AWS but how can I explain to the interviewer. what I have worked on in that project actually because I don't have real hands-on experience on that tech.

Problem/Goal:
I graduated with BS Accounting Technology in 2019 and BS Accountancy in 2020. I’m currently working in finance/accounting, but I want to seriously study IT and eventually combine the two.
I’m not planning to leave finance. I’m more interested in areas where finance and IT overlap like process automation, SQL/databases, systems, data, ERP, maybe even AI applications in finance.

The problem is I’m not sure which path would be the most practical and efficient at this point (tumatanda na ko and although naglalakas loob ako, there's also this fear na baka kinakalawang na utak ko hahaha).

Context:
I’ve been working as an outsourced accountant for around 5 years now. I’m not a CPA, but I genuinely enjoy what I do.
At the same time, IT was actually the course I wanted to take back in high school. I ended up taking Accountancy instead, and now that I’ve been working for a few years, I keep seeing situations where having proper IT knowledge would be really useful.

Sa ngayon, I am looking at several options & weighing their efficiency & practicality:

1. Take BSIT as another degree and hopefully have a lot of my previous subjects credited, so I can focus mostly on the IT subjects.
2. Take certifications/short courses in things like Python, SQL, data, etc. My concern is that I don’t really have a proper IT foundation yet, so I might end up learning things in pieces without understanding the bigger picture. And this may take longer years.
3. Take a Master’s in IT/Information Systems, if there are schools that accept non-IT graduates through bridging subjects.

Online learning would be ideal for me because I’m from Pampanga and I’m also working full-time.

Previous Attempts:
I’ve started emailing schools and asking about crediting, bridging subjects, tuition, and online programs, but I haven’t committed to anything yet.
For someone in my situation—working in finance/accounting with 5 years of experience and aiming to move into IT-finance overlap areas, what would be the most practical and efficient path to build strong IT skills without starting completely from scratch?

I just got fired from my computer repair technician job after being there for almost three months, and honestly, I’m not sure what direction I should take from here.
I want to stay in IT, but I’m starting to question what path I should take. I have some hands-on experience repairing computers and laptops, and I’ve been working on learning more about IT. I’m currently taking an AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) course, but I haven’t gotten the certification yet.
My education is actually an Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology, so I don’t have an IT degree.
Right now I’m applying for jobs, but I’m not sure whether I should:
Keep applying for entry-level IT jobs like IT Support, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or Hardware Technician
Finish the AZ-900 certification and continue toward cloud administration
Go back to school for an IT-related degree or certification
Look for an internship or apprenticeship
Consider switching careers completely, possibly into something like accounting or another field
The biggest issue is that I also need to work and make money because I have rent and bills to pay. I can’t realistically spend years in school without income.
If you were in my position, what would you do? Would you stay in IT and work your way up, go back to school, look for an internship, or consider a completely different career?
I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who have been through something similar. I’m feeling pretty lost right now and just want to figure out the smartest path forward.

I am currently 26 years old who's probably experiencing midlife crisis.

I am a career shifter, Business administration course ko when I was college, and 6 months after graduating I decided to purse sa IT industry kasi I was interested in web development. I self studied the basics of it and got lucky. I was hired as a Software Engineer and 1 month after that I got deployed sa IBM and worked as a contractor. It was a Japan project and as someone with no experience at all sa programming other than don sa boot camp na inenrollan ko for 2months. Super overwhelmed ako don sa project kasi Japan projects are very strict with deadlines and your code's supposed to be neat and clean pero ayon nga as someone na mababa pa ang exposure with real projects nag struggle ako and yung iba kong task is nagpapahelp ako sa ka work ko. That went on for about 3-4months siguro since yun lang yung dev phase namin.

Fast forward to present time I am currently deployed in Japan, I hate to admit it pero I honestly enjoyed it more nung nasa PH ako working on a Japan project kasi mas may exposure with coding front end siya(VueJS), although stressful pero may growth. The project I am working on kasi ngayon Java yung programming language na gamit and yung mga modification is parang tip of an ice berg lang, one line or two lines of code lang yung modification which is hindi ako masyado natututo and also all of the specifications are written in nihongo tapos no translation tool. Manually ko tinatype in nihongo then manually ko itytype to translate which is time consuming and feel ko hindi namamaximize yung learning potential ko. So ayun with my 3 years of experience sa pag shift ng career, hindi ko masyado maramdaman yung growth ko kaya ngayon I am trying to get back on my feet and since there aren't alot of opportunities sa project ko I am creating my own.I personally think I can create portfolio pero with help of AI like (claude code, chatgpt, etc) pero every time na iniisip kong simulan it feels as if inaatake ako ng impostor syndrome and I don't know how to get over it. I am trying to upskill and get into AI engineering. I don't want to lose my spark kaya ngayon I'm trying my best not burn myself out kakaisip on what step to do next.

I am 2025 batch passout ( employed since Dec 2025) currently working in a WITCH company in SAP domain project mostly ticket related task. However I studied DSA and all other CS subject in college but was not able to get a job in that domain. My most of the work revolve around solving tickets and doing some repetitive works. It seems to me I am not learning anything new here. I want to switch the job but not getting any opportunities. Also the 90 days notice period makes it more difficult.. Confused if I should more focus on SAP field or Tech field for future opportunities by seeing the current tech sector? Also how difficult it would be to switch from SAP domain to tech ( AI, Development) ? I am applying for tech roles but not getting any reply back. Please suggest me.

I am learning programming from freeCodeCamp and I got 2 certifications.

1. Legacy V8 certification.

2. Responsive Web Design Certification.

I got the certifications yesterday and got 98% on the Responsive Web Design certification exam. Not to boast, but does that open any new doors? or what are the usage of those certificates?. I am new to coding and its just been a month or so - of me learning. So, any information will be a lot lot lot helpful!.

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I am currently trying to switch to a GenAl Engineer/Al Developer kind of role and could really use some guidance.

For those who have recently switched companies or made a similar transition, what projects/skills did you have on your resume that helped you get shortlisted for the OA or interview? Mera resume hi shortlist nhi ho rha🥹

I would really appreciate any advice on what I should focus on or build to improve my chances. Thanksss in advance <3

I’m 19 and, like many people at the beginning of their career, I’ve run into the classic problem: many companies ask for experience, but if nobody gives you a first opportunity, how are you supposed to build it?

Over the past few years, I’ve taught myself programming and developed practical skills in digital tools, AI, automation, marketing and e-commerce, applying them to personal projects.
Now I want to take those skills into a professional environment — not just to get a job, but to learn from others, gain real experience, grow professionally and build a career in a field I genuinely enjoy.

I’m currently looking for junior/entry-level opportunities in IT, digital, e-commerce, sales, marketing or administration.

I’m based in Italy, but I’m fully open to relocating, including abroad, for the right opportunity. I actually see moving somewhere new and gaining different professional experiences as part of the growth I’m looking for.

I’m not afraid of starting from the bottom. I’m willing to learn, work hard and prove what I can do.

What I’m missing isn’t the willingness to learn — it’s the opportunity to prove myself.
If you have any advice, know of an opportunity, or simply have some perspective on how someone my age can break into these fields, I’d genuinely appreciate it.

Feel free to DM me if you’d like to see my CV. Thank you to anyone willing to help. 🙏

I have completed my B.Com and I come from a non-mathematics background. I’m now looking to switch to the IT sector.

Is it realistically possible to make this transition without a maths or technical background? If yes, what would be the best roadmap to follow?

Also, will not having a technical degree (like B.Tech/BCA/MCA) create problems when applying for jobs or getting shortlisted for placements?

I’d especially like to hear from people who have made a similar career switch. What skills should I learn, which certifications are actually useful, and which IT roles would be realistic for me to target?

Hey everybody I am trying to break out of the fast food industry and start my tech career I graduated with a masters degree in CS about 1.5 years ago. My goal was to be a software engineer but I need something that I can get into now my current job is draining me from working 75+ hours a week. Can anyone give a good job title to seek that pays about 85-100k that’s currently what I am making. Thank you!