How to Change Careers and Get a Job in Tech - with No Previous Experience

[@Theleomack]

My morning really started off crappy because I’m very unhappy at my current job. You just inspired me because everything you said was exactly how I was feeling. Thank you

[@StereotypeBreakers]

Sending you so much love and positive energy ❤️ you can do this!

[@AMindInOverdrive]

Look at the list of qualifications/skills wanted on most IT job adverts. Many want a degree in IT, network quals, Cisco router quals, Microsoft quals, SQL, plus experience, etc. And many of these things need updating on a regular basis. A LOT of study and expense

[@anny23108]

It takes apparently 8 to 12 months to complete and it seems that it can only be free for US people and if you apply (not by default). In 12 month I could learn a programming language, while the idea is not bad, I believe that IT support is not really a domain in which to invest a year of someone's life.

[@StereotypeBreakers]

It depends on how much time you dedicate every week. 6-8 months is the average, but if you can't study on a regular basis, it might take longer

[@anny23108]

@@StereotypeBreakers I appreciate you getting back, it shows that you believe in this. The course is 104 hours, I agree that it can be done in 6 months if you dedicate 2-3 hours a day (104 is just content, usually on Coursera - if I well remember there were plenty of exercises so I feel saying 2-3hours a day is fair). There are conversion masters for a year (in computer science) which may involve a similar level of effort ( and indeed way more money than this certificate but at you end you can apply for a programming job rather than IT support). And also one will need a degree already to apply for a conversion master. Thank you for sharing this, it may benefit some people.

[@StereotypeBreakers]

I agree, you can definitely do a specialised program in that timeframe! This certificate will be useful for someone who isn't necessarily ready to specialize and might be overwhelmed by options :)

[@amynoel7060]

Thank you so much for this video content. I currently work in the education system as an instructional assistant. Prior to that I worked in the health field as a certified occupational therapy assisting for almost a decade. I have been thoroughly satisfied with my career path, and look forward to starting something new in the field of IT. This video has been so helpful to me to know where to start. Thank you again.

[@brandyakbari5096]

I have the same work history as you do! I am currently a COTA and am looking to switch careers into IT. How has it been going for you so far?

[@justpureoge4218]

Same here guys. I am an OT looking to switch to IT.

[@Diivasatti]

This is so interesting those in OT are leaving the field and switching into IT

[@nessawithsmiles]

I’m considering leaving law to g to tech. I’m in law school now but I really think the better investment would be IT

[@ludakkris]

O Love i took the course in 2018 and afterwards they didn’t help me with anything. They literally left me high and dry

[@macarari]

I would finish the law degree first

[@macarari]

Let me add to that, now a days (in tech) they want to see that you have a bachelors in something. It will be easier to get hired @OLove

[@jasoncheung8407]

I went from law to tech. Was difficult to transition - I now work in fintech!

[@jasoncheung8407]

​@Welcome's House Hmm not sure if I would recommend that, especially if you're in your first or second semester of law school.

[@htownsdiamond]

I'm coming from the oil and gas industry. We make really good, fast money but there are lots of lay offs/chasing work and I'm over it. I've always wanted to get into the tech field and work for Google, Amazon or some other big known company doing techie stuff. I look forward to this transition and will be looking at Chelsea's story. This pandemic has really shown me that I need to be in the tech field. I don't want to have to stress about a job ever again.

[@ahmed99094]

Giselle Amor same here, i have just graduated with.a degree in petroleum engineering last january, did not find a job, thinking abot shifting to lT with A+ certificate from CompTIA

[@platinum11110]

Lol there are massive lay offs in tech now, if you believe there's a stress free job you must also believe in Santa Claus.

[@bigwack4632]

I'm looking for guidance work with a company for over 18 years no longer rewarding personally or financially need a change for a new chapter in my life

[@KrishnaRac]

How do u show your upgraded skill and do not have experience and when companies need experience candidate. Do you show some experience on that skill but it could be fake.

[@streetzx3]

What about income? The reason people say Financial Stability (or instability) is a hindrance from changing careers is because you don't want to go from $100K down to $60k or something. How much can be expected as salary at the entry level?

[@jasoncheung8407]

A salary cut is common but that depends on the career you're transitioning from. If from say consulting or finance into tech ops or product, you won't always receive a pay cut since it's very common to go from those industries to tech.

[@streetzx3]

@@jasoncheung8407 I have a background in Banking and Finance, but have been in trucking for a decade and a half now

[@lunchmoney1545]

Since the 6 months you posted this have you tried to get into the IT world ? I'm a driver as well . Thinking about getting into AWS there very well paid .

[@streetzx3]

@@lunchmoney1545 , I have not tried, and my income has been stable throughout this time. What I usually find is that entering into a new field will be a huge pay drop initially, and I'm not willing to take that hit just yet.

[@user.netizen11]

You don't need to get an entry level job.

[@sarahashford1738]

Can you talk about the google IT certificate more and how to get a job because it’s not searchable. I was told companies don’t search google certificate to hire someone....

[@lunchmoney1545]

Damn Girl you pretty

[@user.netizen11]

I might help you if you tell me about your interest. You don't need to get Google IT support certification to get a job in IT.

[@biankadavis6842]

@@user.netizen11 Hi my interest is UI UX design

[@deisylopez7663]

I’m an education major but I’m working as a preschool teacher. It has made me feel unsatisfied and I don’t know what other career to select. I don’t have any background in the tech industry. Please help

[@pfamilychannel8880]

I'm about to switch out of education myself.

[@nikkicas260]

I’m about to leave education too, I’m just trying to see what other career I can transition to

[@luke5637]

What’s her accent?

[@christyjohnson750]

I just passed my ITILv3 certification and the goal is to transition from retail to tech. Would you recommend my next certificate in Network+, A+ or Security+? Remember I'm a techie in training. LOL

[@nikkiscorneroftheworld4710]

christy johnson Update?

[@victoriadathan2675]

@@Vytekery It sure will. Go for it.

[@jamesroberteliseo9603]

Is there any payment option in Coursera?

[@lucylongmarret7776]

Great content and superb organization of information!

[@StereotypeBreakers]

Thank you Lucy!

[@jasenhaynes8046]

You still in colorado

[@richardlew3667]

I'm finishing up my computer programming certificate and am wondering if it's still worth investing my time in Google's certificate program.

[@michaelanderson4836]

Just get comptia A+certification instead Google cert not worth it Zack at career questions went over this cert google is not a vender cert like comptia ,cisco , Microsoft

[@newhac3601]

Hi Michael, how long and how much is it?

[@justinbystol539]

How does this certification compare to the a+?

[@Indicesproptrader]

A+ is more popular with employers

[@SwitchToRevibe]

Is it hard getting a IT support job

[@lunchmoney1545]

What do you think about AWS for complete beginners ?

[@dalperm.9688]

Thanks for informative videos 😘

[@liberalstudiesmaterials899]

May i ask what if one do if someone have a master degree but still unemployed for that particular working sector, but he cannot turn back to the starting point because he has already overqualified and job skills mismatch for another field's starting position. What should he do please?

[@shawnwatkins1321]

I have had tech responsibilities at jobs but not had an IT job. I have various certs including the one you are talking about in this video. Where do I apply and how long does it usually take? I desperately want out of my current job as a security officer.

[@amilcarc.dasilva5665]

I wanna try out the IT course.

[@fs457]

Do you need a laptop to do this course? I only have a small chromebook

[@cryptosecuritytools]

chromebook will be fine

[@sky4all1]

I would like to know how much is the price or monthly fee. It would be awesome if I can get this Certificate. This is like godsend.

[@StereotypeBreakers]

It's free for 7 days and then $49 per month :)

[@EmilyField3]

Is the certificate recognised in the UK as well?x

[@SteveBierfeldt]

Helpful content, good stuff ty!

[@loganhawkins6486]

Completed the google it certificate through my college. It was easy with the questions that pops up every 5 to 10 mins, which did help. Module 4 probably is the hardest because it seems the least interesting. My favorite was module 5. I would recommend it, though I still have not gotten any job requests from the competition of the certificate.

[@mugniman4699]

How’s it going now? Where you ever able to get an IT job with the google certificate?

[@biankadavis6842]

Hi were you able to get a job with the Google certification

[@ferc9104]

Great video and great tips and recommendations; thank you and very grateful..

[@nicholasferrara6355]

Good stuff thankyou for the info

[@Menelik.videos]

Wow, such great info. Thanks.

[@jafetzamudio5285]

Hi i am right now on IT but I will try this course, because of the paper, it’s going to give me. A a lot. Of more chanses

[@StereotypeBreakers]

I'm sure it will! And I bet you will do the course very quickly because you already know a lot about IT!

[@kimberlybrabson8945]

The word is chances Jafet!

[@gsabella4]

Is this a relevant certification to have? Is it worth it? any idea how to get this course for free possibly?

[@MAximax1986]

IT support? Google certificate? nahhh... wrong advise, you are out...:)

[@AsifIqbal-ks8bo]

What would you recommend then?

[@whatda9057]

Thanks for the advice blondie

[@Concrete.Ro5e]

Lol wtf😂

[@rastapasta7567]

How to get a job in tech with no experience .... step 1. Get experience

[@Menelik.videos]

Wow, thank you for your good advice.

[@jackblair7943]

Screw Google.

[@aaronbenson8429]

Helpful and informative! I appreciate it :)

[@thomasanderson1416]

Is it worth it for 3rd world countries citizens?

[@CowboyEkim]

THANK YOU !!!!!

[@jonblablabla1014]

I didnt know Naomi Watts has a sister

[@samfaz763]

I thought that the moon is in the sky, not in the you tube 🌷🌹

[@subhashchaudhary7003]

Hey from India

[@StereotypeBreakers]

Hello from the US!! :)

[@mohammedabdultaqui458]

Crazy

[@jo0kerzz79]

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