Career Change to Information Technology: If you’re facing the decision to start over and switch to a new career in Tech. it means that you believe that you see a better future for yourself in the Industry. Before you take that plunge, read on for steps you can take to help your transition.

Step 1

Thoroughly evaluate your situation

• What is your “WHY’ for a career change to IT?
• Ensure that your plan to switch careers is worth the stress and effort.
• Do lots of research on your chosen field. Does it have some aspects that you like?

Step 2

Consider the logistics of a career change

How will you get from point A to point B?

• Look for in-person classes?
• Take night classes or certifications?
• How much will your current income be affected?
• Are you prepared to take a pay cut if you need to return to the entry-level?
• Do you have transferable skills that might need to just be polished?

Step 3

Build a network in your field of choice

• Reach out to people who work in the field you’re interested in.
• Clean up your LinkedIn profile and connect with professionals and recruiters in your field
• Attend Meet-up group meetings
• Seek out professionals in your community and attend job fairs
• Search Job descriptions and tailor your CV for the field you are interested in
• Get people that are in that career to look at your resume and give you feedback
• Network!! Network!!
• Be prepared for Interviews

Step 4

Stay focused and motivated

• Keep the big picture in mind.
• Be hungry to learn
• Volunteer
• Reach out and introduce yourself to recruiters on LinkedIn
• Assess yourself after every interview
• Out of a hundred No(s), you just need one ‘YES’