I am currently contemplating on pivoting a new career. Background: I make custom bridal wear and womenswear but the competition is really high ( Vietnam, people renting instead of custom order, etc). The pay is also absolutely low, and the labor is also high. I am feeling the crunch!

With the economy so sluggish I want to switch to Data Science or something else in IT so I can work remote. Is taking a course in Computer Studies worth it?

I really dont have any idea how to start fresh, what is the best advice you can give to someone who wants to pivot career?

With how quickly AI is evolving, how do you keep yourself updated, especially if you’re a non-tech professional looking to transition into a tech-related role?
What skills are you currently learning? Are you taking online courses, earning certifications, building personal projects, or learning how to use AI tools?
I’d love to hear from people who have successfully transitioned from non-tech to tech roles, as well as those who are currently making the shift. What would you recommend to someone who’s just starting out?

I'm planning to enroll in Tesda CSS NC2.. Does HR acknowledge this Cert??

I’m from Ahmedabad, India, and I’m starting my corporate career with my first internship in IT support. My current work mainly involves desktop support, Windows troubleshooting, hardware-related issues, and ticket handling.

I’ve been learning and practicing DevOps for around a year and hold RHCSA, RHCE, and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA) certifications. However, I couldn’t find opportunities in System Administration or Cloud Support, so I decided to accept this internship to gain corporate experience.

My question is: Can I transition into a Junior DevOps or Cloud Engineer role after gaining some corporate experience in desktop support, or will it be difficult to make the switch?

I’m continuing to practice DevOps and work on projects alongside my job. I’d appreciate advice from people who have made a similar career transition, especially in the Indian IT industry.

Hi everyone!

I have 3 years of manual testing experience, but I took a 2-year career break after maternity leave. Now I’m planning to restart my IT career, and I want to learn new skills and upgrade myself before applying for jobs.

I’m confused about which path would be best for me at this stage.

1.With my 3 years of manual testing experience, would it be better to continue in testing and learn automation testing or switch to data analytics by learning SQL and Power BI?

2.Are there any other IT skills or career paths you would recommend for someone returning to work after a 2-year break?

3.What skills should I focus on learning over the next 3–6 months to improve my chances of getting hired?

1. i want to return to work, while building skills that will be useful for long-term career growth.

If anyone has faced a similar career break or works in these fields, I’d really appreciate your advice and honest opinions.

Thank you in advance

I’m currently in my second year of a Biomedical Engineering degree, but over time I’ve realized my interests lean much more toward software engineering than the biology or materials side of my major. In fact, I’m already working as a Data Engineer alongside school, so my practical focus is already centered on tech. This leaves me at a major crossroads about whether I should make a formal switch or stick it out.

One option is to drop out or transfer to a pure Computer Science program, but that means effectively losing two years and falling behind in school. The alternative is staying in Biomedical Engineering and eventually aiming for hybrid fields like Bioinformatics or Digital Health for graduate school or longterm career paths, though I honestly don't know if those niches are worth the effort compared to staying strictly in software.

I'm wondering if having an actual CS degree is critical enough to justify resetting my university timeline. I'd really appreciate any insights, especially from anyone who transitioned from Biomedical Engineering into tech or ended up working in Bioinformatics.

I'm 27M. Hey everyone, my life has been a little different from that of most people, and I don't have a strong educational background.

Right now, I'm working at a grocery store, but I want to improve my life and learn some stable, valuable skills that can help me earn a reliable income.

I've come across these four skills:

Python

SQL

Excel/Spreadsheets

Power BI/Tableau

I don't know much about these skills or their demand, competition, value, and future prospects.

Technology is constantly evolving, trends are changing, and AI is replacing some jobs. The value of different skills also changes over time.

Before I start learning, I want to understand whether these are the right skills to invest my time in for a stable career and income in the long run.

I'd appreciate your advice. Should I go for these skills, or would you recommend something else?

I’m from Ahmedabad, India, and I’m starting my corporate career with my first internship in IT support, mainly desktop support and Windows troubleshooting.

I’ve been practicing DevOps for around 1 year and have RHCSA, RHCE, and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA) certifications. However, I couldn’t find opportunities in System Administration or Cloud Support, so I accepted this internship.

Can I switch to a Junior DevOps/Cloud Engineer role after gaining some corporate experience in desktop support, or will it be difficult to make the transition?

I’d appreciate advice from people who have made a similar career switch.

I’m a full stack developer with 6 years of experience and I’m looking for a career change honestly. Sick and tired of it honestly from bad clients mostly.

If someone was in my potion and pivoted to Cloud engineering, kindly let me know if it was the right move for you.

Hi , is there anyone who can just literally guide me and take me out of confusion?

I am working in Accenture now as a non IT associate. Previously I had 2 years of experience in non IT itself. From few months I am looking to sort the things and looking to learn IT skill. However, everytime I start something , I literally came across many questions like what to learn ? Where to start ? Even I have started I get into things like someone says this will not work learn this . Example I was started learning Java , someone from the senior level said me no this will not work learn salesforce or SAP.

Now , the thing is I want steps to learn and get my job in IT asap. I am willing to give my 10000000%

Anybody who can help me ??
Grateful already!!

I kinda wasted my undergrad degree by not studying properly and even though I feel like I know a lot of stuff and am willing to learn, I am so fallen behind. At the same time, I have experience working as a live sports broadcast cameraman, and in IT Support. Now, thinking about switching the career a little bit towards IT or broadcasting. DevOps also seems interesting to me.

What master’s degree should I pursue as your advice? and why? Thanks.

I’m on F-1 visa in the US, so it’s a bit complex for me, as I gotta get a job in my degree-related field to get visa processing done.

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.

Is it necessary to have a tech background? Currently, I’m pursuing a BSc Maths Hons from DU, but I want to enter the tech field. Should I have done a tech degree like BTech, or is there still a way to enter the tech field by learning skills, etc.? Currently i m in 1st year btw

I’m 30+ and seriously considering a career change into IT.
I’ve been working in a non-tech field for years, but I’ve always been interested in tech, problem‑solving, and learning new tools.

I know I’m not “too old,” but I’m curious about real experiences.
Is it realistic to start from scratch at this age?
How tough is the transition?
What roles are beginner‑friendly (IT support, QA, cloud, DevOps, etc.)?

Anyone here who switched careers after 30 — how did it go for you?
Would love some honest advice.

Also, what are the top career trends for the next 5 years that someone like me should start studying?