Launching A Successful Career In IT When You're Not Technical

How did you get into Tech?

How do I show a potential employer that I’ve learned certain skills that I can’t practice professionally?

I have 10+ years experienced business administration professional. Started focused in logistics, supply chain and moved to account management and sales. Last 6 years have been spent as a...

Do you recommend using any specific IT buzzwords in a resume that will help get to a first interview?

Is there any particular skill set that would help prepare for this role? Aside from IT experience?

What are some starter courses you would recommend?

The best IT certs to get for healthcare?

What technical courses (if any) do you recommend for a system analyst wanting to improve their skillsets , but not wanting to be a programmer/developer?

Hello, I am a BSN RN Commercial CM here at BCNC that worked as a Clinical IT Coordinator for 7 yrs. I built all of the nursing documentation, physician order sets, and worked with all of the...

What Skills do you find to be best transferrable from sales to IT?

What are the tech fundamentals a non-technical person should understand to transition into a role in tech and what resources do you suggest for learning them?

A lot of jobs that are posted need just basic IT qualifications, which when you are working, you acquire. But when you read the job descriptions today it feels like you need to have a masters...

I was a teacher for almost 15 years. I want to get into the IT field now. What are my options? Should I get certified in a particular area?

Hello! I actually do have limited technical background but I'm not currently working in IT. I'm a technical writer with web development, graphic design, and QA knowledge and I'm interested in...

While I do not have a technical background, I have learned a lot working as a liaison between IT/IS and the rest of the organization(s). I have found though, that work opportunities are slim and...

What is the best title to aim for to get remote jobs in IT with no experience and degree? What is the best course to train for it?

Hi! I'm graduating soon with a Bachelor's in Communication Sciences: Multimedia and I've been working as a freelancer social media manager for the past year. I would like to move into IT (perhaps...

How do I get started in IT in a 100% remote position. with no experience in IT at all?

How to get entry level job without any experience?

What is the best way to highlight transferable skills on a resumé? I've spent years as a teacher, and before that, in office administration, now want to use my passion for technology and helping...

Hello and thank you so much for hosting this event! For the past three years, I have been working as a Digital Data Analyst, but am now trying to move into the Digital Marketing/Content and Web...

How to get a remote entry level job?

Thank you for hosting this discussion as many of us are interested in starting a career in IT though need assistance in navigating career options. Upon going through the training needed for the...

What do you think of UX as an option for career changers or SAHMs returning to the workplace? Are coding bootcamps good to get this training?

What are the common "technical" categories to consider in IT? For example, coding, network management, cyber security, data mining etc. Would obtaining a certificate in one of these areas be...

I am struggling in highly technical Support Roles being told I am not technical or this role is not for me. I struggle with detail. I keep losing jobs after a year or 2 years for this reason. I...

Can you share communication tools and/or techniques you use as a self defined "non-technical" leader when sharing vision, strategy and/or tactical roadmaps with technical partners that enable...

What are the unique advantages that non technical people bring to technical organizations? Honestly, one of the best CISOs I have ever known is an attorney.

Recommendation on the first step to take toward a career to the IT field (i.e. take an intro course through a college/university, etc.)?

How can I leverage my experience with specific technical applications such as Microsoft PowerApps for entry into IT despite having no formal education or training (self taught)?

I like to learn more about non technical skillsets required by companies nowadays.

I would love to be an IT Tech, but I've always felt as if I wasn't literate enough. I don't want to get into this and it take several years to accomplish. What advise can you give as far getting...

What technical skills do you look for in potential candidates for typical mid-level IT professional roles? Any relative certifications or specialized training that you suggest?

As a leader engaging with technical focused teams and business focused teams what is the most effective way you have found to: Build a collaborative culture? And deliver on your team’s priorities?

As I learn programming, I find myself in this grey area where I am not "technical enough", but getting there. In addition, I am in the midst of a job search. In particular, I find it hard to...

At the age of 54, and being in IT my entire career, I feel like a dinosaur. Technologies are surpassing my ability to assimilate them but I have lots of wisdom to share. What wisdom have you...

How might one leverage experience in business areas that are supported by IT systems ( such as accounting systems, claims systems) to work in an IT focused organization?

Would you recommend going back to school and complete my college work for an Associate and eventually a Bachelors degree even though I've worked in the tech industry for 15 years in various areas?

How to transition into the health care IT side w an MBA in Healthcare Management

How can one pick out a career path just going into tech for the first time (after already working in various non-tech industries for 20 years) ....when there is so much to choose from and constant...

What advice would you give someone looking to make a career change to get into the IT field and what certifications would be helpful?

What skills do I need if I don't have technical skills?

What do you do when you've made several moves but then feel stuck like you've hit a wall but haven't hit success yet?

Can't imagine how someone that is not Tech Savvy can work in IT. Would like to know more.

What are some areas currently in IT at Blue Cross Blue Shield NC that are not technical?

What are the in-demand skill sets needed if you are not technical?

What classes do you suggest that we learn, since some are not technical savvy?

is formal training in IT mandatory for a career change?

I have a BA in Computer Science, which I have never used. Where do I start? What careers should I look into as a mid-career professional?

What IT positions are good for medical coders?

What is the most in demand IT Skill at the moment in the insurance industry?

As a Registered Nurse, what option are available to use my RN Medical Background and combine with IT?

What is the best way to get into digital marketing within the technology industry?

Do you think starting a Digital Marketing Agency in 2020 is still a good idea?

How do you deal with everyone else pushing you or expecting you to be more technical (basically a developer but wearing another hat)? How do you determine when it is right to upscale for you...

How do I get my first entry-level remote job in People Operations with a tech company?