how to get a job in tech in 2024 with NO experience or tech degree | my journey + tips

[@createdbyriks]

it was a struggle to film bc I was still recovering from COVID but I reeeeally wanted to get this out! I’ve been in tech for 2.5 years and so happy to finally talk about the journey that genuinely changed my life 👩🏽‍💻🫶🏼 hope you enjoyed! ~

[@chloeshih]

wait a minuteeee this is such a great video!! so well spoken

[@createdbyriks]

ahhhhh tenk u tenk u chlooo ~ always happy to shareee!

[@LeilaSaifi]

Sis said “no degree” meanwhile has a degree… doesn’t matter if it’s not a degree in that specific field. Still a degree. Interviewers still take that into consideration.

[@tha_oz]

I think she meant tech related degree. She said it in the description but she should've wrote it in the title lol

[@biancafrancis9349]

Exactly, it makes the title of the video very dishonest

[@createdbyriks]

@omarzaifulizan3064 Aw man, good catch on this one. So sorry I missed it and thanks for pointing it out! I also included it in the thumbnail. Just fixed the title 😊

[@createdbyriks]

I hear you. It’s unfortunate that some companies/people make this a dealbreaker. Thankfully, not all companies require or over-value a degree, albeit it depends on lots of things including the specific field of tech you're in. Lots of my colleagues have landed tech jobs without one, but some knowledge in tech or code (depending on your position) is definitely important (whether that's achieved through bootcamps, personal projects, etc.) If you don't have relevant experience, it boils down to your transferrable skills and whether that's enough to fit the role they're looking for.

[@missminion0113]

Most ppl in tech don't have a tech related degree

[@sw2796]

Thanks for sharing your journey in such a clear and transparent manner!

[@createdbyriks]

I appreciate you tuning it and glad you found this helpful!

[@JessicaFranco1]

SO MUCH VALUE 👏👏👏Thanks so much for sharing!

[@ayeeitsmelie]

MY GIRL 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 love this content about hearing your transition into and love YOU so much!!! keep it coming!!

[@createdbyriks]

thanks for always supporting me my fellow tech queeen!

[@alexandrammr]

Great vid ❤ and such a great journey into tech, I love squiggly career stories!

[@Hanaminotes]

Can you make a more detailed video of how you translated your skills on your resume and what kind of questions they asked in each stage of the interview process?

[@lostdumpling]

🦥 great video riks! very informative and well articulated!!

[@danielcwik7832]

Thanks for your helpful tips on referrals and interviews

[@reyperez6232]

Thanks for sharing your story! This gives me hope that I can accomplish my dream of breaking into cybersecurity

[@Euphorica]

How do you understand the code you are looking at ?

[@createdbyriks]

Once you learn a coding language, it's fairly easy to understand other ones. Definitely lots of Googling though, lol. And looking at internal documentation is important too.

[@Euphorica]

@@createdbyriks I agree. I've learned a few myself over the years.... But it hasn't benefited me really. And kind of proved a point to myself....your hookup was a massive leg up for you making this transition. And you're extremely lucky for it. Because it's damn near impossible to break into tech as an engineer without relevant experience, especially these days. That's not to say you didn't hustle hard af. Just that these types of scenarios are extreme outlier cases. Sidenote. Im pretty sure I've even applied to your company and never heard a word.

[@createdbyriks]

@@Euphorica I'm extremely blessed to be in the position I'm in! Tapping into your network and getting a job through a referral isn't the most common way of getting a job, but I think it's a valid resource to consider when job hunting and is often overlooked. However, I do acknowledge that it's also not for everyone. You mentioned learning languages hasn't been beneficial for you. What would you say has proved to be beneficial instead?

[@joelenehopkins1564]

Thank you so much this was really valuable. What kind of job should I look for to break into tech not having a degree?

[@TheKendeHD]

okay to summarize the video “how to get a job in tech 2024 with no experience or tech degree” 1) have a computer science minor 2) have a friend working in tech 3) use that friend as a referral to possibly get an interview 4)be a cute girl and pray you get an interview 👍👍

[@issa6430]

Aw bummer this video didn't work on your job search in tech?? you can't get a minor in CS? don't have friends to refer you? and you're not cute? yikes. that sucks.

[@TheKendeHD]

@@issa6430 I’m 23, landed a job in tech a couple mnths ago, have my MBA & Computer Science degree @ Florida Atlantic. I do not have a friend referral that working in tech and I think she’s a cute girl!

[@danielcwik7832]

I am trying to get in tech because I have history degree and some warehouse experience.

[@createdbyriks]

Best of luck to you! How come you want to switch into tech and what area of tech do you want to go into?

[@danielcwik7832]

@@createdbyriks Hi I like tech because you can earn more than shipping. Shipping is too much lifting. I am good with details. I struggle with programming and fixing computers. I can install apps, write html and update cloud. I did learn put a new version on my iPad.

[@danielcwik7832]

I can write loops and but I struggle with advanced programming

[@danielcwik7832]

@@createdbyriks tech helps you pay bills analyze sales for companies. I was good in statistics

[@kanamenoname210]

Do you have any tips for those of us who have no connections in the industry?

[@createdbyriks]

it doesn't hurt to try and make connections! either via linkedin or networking in person, or even asking around in your inner circles.

[@CaptainDouchie]

what does a support engineer do tho? sounds like fancy title for tech support which isnt bad for a starting point but im just curious whats the actual job scope

[@createdbyriks]

It's worth noting that what's in the job description is oftentimes more important than the titles themselves. Different companies and industries may have different titles for the same roles and responsibilities, and similarly, the same titles but different roles/responsibilities. To answer your question, I think @jongreenit described the difference of Network Eng vs. Support Eng. pretty well in this video: kzbin.infoVon99OHrJZM?si=OGUzX6qIylIEb3C5. Although I didn't say anything about Network Eng, you can replace this with Software Eng or Software Dev vs. Support Eng and the differences will apply. TLDR; software engineers and developers mostly build out product and support engineers troubleshoot/identify issues within that product. Depending on the company, some Support roles can be more technical, some can be more customer-facing. Thankfully, mine offers a mix of both! Hope this helps :)

[@muazhossain861]

can i ask how the cs minor helped you? im currently in a similar situation where im studying econ with a cs minor and i wanted to get into data science but i genuinely curious and confused how i can utilize or leverage this and what pathway should i take

[@solosforthesavior]

Could you do a study with me on here?

[@Beautifullysaid]

Do you need a diploma to get into tech??

[@createdbyriks]

no, not always! there are plenty of tech jobs these days that don't require a diploma. however, most of them require some form of education that can demonstrate you meet the technical requirements for the role (bootcamps, etc.) ~ this varies!

[@josenieves5033]

are you willing to give paid personal tech classes via FaceTime or email or what ever would help just asking cause im looking to switch careers. right now im a Dental Assistant.

[@after.allison]

🦥🦥🦥🦥

[@createdbyriks]

🦥!!!!!

[@36impulse]

hi. are you Filipina?

[@JennaHong]

There’s no way our first job after college is our meant to be job. This was so helpful in learning more about changing industries especially into tech 🥹🥳🥳

[@createdbyriks]

we were 18-year-olds making decisions!!! although not impossible, it's rare nowadays to still like what your 18-year-old self picked for u and thats oook ~ i know there are def people who went into college knowing they wanted to be doctors, lawyers, artists, etc. and props to them but for someone like me who likes too many things, ive fully accepted that my career path is not gonna stay the same and so happy to be able to share this experience with u and everyone else. thanks for tuning in as always sisterrr! happy to talk all things tech careers anytime!

[@halfashade]

🦥😏💖