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I am thinking about changing my career. I am working in financial industry for almost 15 years. I am thinking about computer field. Can anyone give any advice how to start? I am thinking about taking some course.
That's pretty broad - have you done any research on this? You might just want to start with a general search, like "computer classes" on Google and see what comes up, and which of those interest you.
I am thinking about changing my career. I am working in financial industry for almost 15 years. I am thinking about computer field. Can anyone give any advice how to start? I am thinking about taking some course.
You may want to talk with various professionals, academic advisors at community colleges, and look at job ads to get ideas about 1) what the various special fields are 2) what the future looks like for various fields 3) what's old and what's up and coming. "Computers" could mean you are interested in anything from database administration to hardware repair to web development, and so on.
Another thing to watch out for - taking classes in soon to be or already outmoded technology or programming.
Unfortunately, I would say to you that you shouldn't waste your time. If you are in the financial industry then I am sure that you are aware that a VERY LARGE amount of IT jobs are off shored and out sourced. So, why choose to gain education in a profession that is dwindling?
However, I will tell you that in our home, we pray each day that corporations will bring these jobs back state side and do what is right as my DH is in IT.
If you can't spell it, then it might not be the best choice for you...
I work in Tech Support for a large company have found that spelling is not a skill that is highly valued in the Tech Support organization. Nor grammar, business writing, hygenie, having a personality... I could go on all day long.
I work in Tech Support for a large company have found that spelling is not a skill that is highly valued in the Tech Support organization. Nor grammar, business writing, hygenie, having a personality... I could go on all day long.
I work in Tech Support for a large company have found that spelling is not a skill that is highly valued in the Tech Support organization. Nor grammar, business writing, hygenie, having a personality... I could go on all day long.
these are products of today's colleges and institutions of higher learning, they should be so proud.
I'm in IT and the job outlook for our industry isn't exactly rosey, either. Your best bet would be to find some technology-centric field that leverages whatever your financial background is, as well.
Since you've established a career (15 years) in your field already, I'm going to assume you woulnd't be interested in taking a $25K/yr "foot in the door" type position in the IT field - and that is very likely what you'd be looking at with 0 technology work experience. What would make you more attractive than the 22 yr old that just graduated from college with a 4 year degree in IT?
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