How to Make a Career Move into Tech (From a Non-traditional Background)

how did you get your first job

how is it possible to enter a backend career without any previous experience?

Are multiple years of restaurant experience relevant for my resume when going into this field?

Have 15 years of experience out of the US. Have doubts I will be hired in the US without actual experience here... Do you have advice on this topic? Thank you.

How can I get the chance to move forward to the interview process? I find that I don't even get the chance to speak to a recruiter or representative and make that connection through face or even voice.

How to become an computer engineer?

I'm a beginner in CMS Web Design and Graphic Design. How long would it take for me to break into Tech?

Who is hiring Scrum Masters with a software development background?

What kind of non-tech related skill sets might employers look for in candidates who are new to tech?

Top 3 actions to take to make a move into tech.

What are some of the biggest challenges that people with non-traditional backgrounds face when trying to break into the tech industry, and how can these be overcome?

After completing a QA bootcamp, what is the best way to go about getting a job without having a lot of hands-on experience. It almost seems like you need someone to just give you a shot. However,...

How do you suggest someone handle a job pivot when they have experience in the field, but didn't have the title of the role they're looking for? For example, a person who worked as a marketing...

What made you interested in making a career move into Tech?

I’m a teacher who has recently quit in hopes of a career in web app development. Are there any good skills to highlight in a resume for transitioning into tech in your experience?

I have been in the Security & Law Enforcement //Govt. for almost 20 years. Can someone like me do this field? I will be completing a full stack web development bootcamp in June

What are the requirements for making that career to tech?

How do I determine what's the best career move for me in tech, I love it but I kind of feel like I want to go in a couple different directions

How to get into tech without degree?

Can you provide tips on networking, for someone new in the tech space?

Have a question regarding a specific opening. Are openings remote at UKG?

Are there direct paths to get into a tech career? I’ve always felt intimidated to start a coding bootcamp or certification program because I didn’t want to invest my time or resources on a skill...

What are the most significant transferable skills (from teaching + administrative background into software engineering? I have only SE bootcamps, and no real-world experience

How do you identify transferable skills from the non-tech background into tech?

Where can you find a mentor

What was your biggest hurdle when attempting to transition into tech?

Having graduated from a FinTech Bootcamp 6 mos ago with the intention of rentering my past career in finance my job search as been unsuccessful to date. The current prospects for employment in...

What skills are transferable and how to spotlight them on a resume to get a role in a tech company today without upskilling?

What online course do you recommend to make this transition ? Any free ones to do ?

How do you tailor your resume to highlight your transferrable skills?

How do we get the first job after getting trained in a new technical field?

What the best way to assess if you have transferable skills in order to break in to a career in Tech?

How does an experienced professional in one career properly communicate value as a transitioner in tech without dulling or discounting experience that offers indirect talent and skill to boost job...

How much of an expert does a person have to be in their preferred area to get a job?

In transitioning into tech from a non-traditional background, what are the most desirable skills to have?

What would be the "quickest" way to break into tech (regardless of salary) with a non-tech Bachelor's and bootcamp certification?

My college degree is in an arts field, and I think this is a stumbling block for employers. How can I overcome this and prove I love tech as well?

How can we join tech with an agricultural background

Any recommendations for a career military officer pivoting into an executive role within tech.

Really hoping for some inspiration here!🤞

Can you transition from museums to tech too?

Will hiring managers see volunteer tech work as valid experience?

What should I put in my CV to have the best chance in passing the screening phase and getting an interview with no substantial experience ?

Is it possible to make a career transition into tech from a non-traditional background without taking a reduction in salary?

what courses would be relevant

How to Make a Career Move into Tech (From a Non-traditional Background) Lorena Quinones-Torres

While going through your interview process, how were you able to connect your previous experience with education to your aspirations of working in the tech industry?

What types of jobs should we apply for with no tech experience?

How to pivot in tech industry?

Is certifications must to move into tech. I am looking for a company where people can give training and give work.

What challenges help keep a te hnical job interesting day to day?

What are the most critical skills to have if you want to level your career up from mostly customer facing roles?

what kind of information should you include when reaching out as a prospect RFP or potential work candidate?

Hi, how can I go from being a creative writer to technical writing? What is the best way to get my foot in the door? Thank you

How to move to tech with little to no programming skills?

What struggles have you faced as a woman in tech who came from a non-tech background?

Thank you for providing this information!

Are there entry-level positions available? If yes, can you share? I want to expand my existing skill set, but I also have to generate some income.

What if I don't know any tech courses or how to code?

Interview questions for those with no experience in tech.. how can we even get to the interview stage with no experience? Some say entry level, but requires 2-4 years experience.

Do I have to apply to bootcamps?

What are some other suggestions for keywords and resume? I have done all those and are getting the interviews but asked to do more than what is being advertised.

How do you build your resume to show transferrable skills, that can lead to a transition into tech?

What free courses can you please suggest for a Business Analyst.

How did you find out what technical skills interested you, and what you should pursue?

What resources are available to apply for jobs?

Do you have any advice for those of us with a tech background who wish to pivot into software engineering management? I am not a software engineer in spite of having technical experience and this...

Which are the suggested roles in tech for an experienced proffesional transitioning from customer experience and business operations?

Can you please give us more details on how HR experts for more than 12 years experience can enter to the field of Tech ?

How can I transition into the tech industry on the peoples operations or customer success side from the human service industry?

What kind of certifications or classes would be most helpful?

Will there be recommendations of courses for beginners and how to job hunt

Given the fact, the "Experience Requirement" seems to be the great divide career transitioners face. Is getting many associate and expert level certifcation the key to getting around that barrier?

I would like to know if any training is provided.

What opportunities are available in the area(s) of tech? Training? Internships? Apprenticeships?

Can I work from home?

I am a business degree graduate and is studies some technical modules during my degree programme. But i couldn't able to secure a job in business. just wants to move into tech but how?

Ho’s to virtual network. I’m Canadian currently based on Croatia while it buys me time to seek for my first tech role in Western Europe /UK.

Tech is a broad universe, coming from a business background, what is the easiest entry point into tech

I want to moved from insurance to data entry ,started online coaching can get microjobs like copy and paste as a beginner

I do a lot of self-guided, continuing education (Coursera, Masterclass, etc). How do potential employers in something like the video game field view these less formal qualifications? Should I put...

How common or uncommon is it for tech employers to offer upskilling/training for candidates who have transferable expertise from another field, to help fill in any gaps they might have? For...

In my job search, is it OK to be open to different roles? Or, is it better to focus on one area?

What certifications would make us more viable candidates to to transition/pivot into a tech career?

As someone who also very recently transitioned into a tech role from a non-traditional background, do you have any educational resources or basic topics you feel helped make your transition easier?

why do you like the tech industry?

Whats the market like for those who've finished coding bootcamps and what are ways can we stand out

What is your best advice to stand out from the crowd w/no tech experience but want to get in to tech?

I have obtained 2 Agile certifications recently with over 25 yrs in mortgage banking. Is there an entry level role that would allow for an easy transition?

This should not be a required field.

I just made a career shift to tech without much of a tech background. There's an overwhelming (in a positive way) amount of resources provided by the company for learning (Linkedln Learning,...

How did you get started down the tech career journey?

Are you self taught or did you enroll in a coding bootcamp?

What kind of upskilling would be beneficial to start the journey into tech from a non-traditional background.

Where to start and how to keep up with Tech!

Are technology bootcamps worth the investment?

How did you decide what technical channel to pursue - development, infrastructure, security, etc?

How did you decide what technical channel to pursue - development, infrastructure, security, etc?

Is it possible to move into a leadership position in tech (lead, senior, director, etc) with limited to no experience in tech? Is there an appetite in tech companies to take a risk on someone with...

What made you want to explore a different career path?

Any advice for creating a resume to reflect the new career path?

What are the steps I need to follow to make a career move into Tech ?

My background is in digital image creation and textile design. How do you recommend I move my creative visual pattern creation into tech?

How to transition from highered roles to tech roles? And what are the best (or easiest) tech roles to transition to?

I am having a hard time even landing a recruiter 15min interview , how can I apply for jobs that get back to me

What’s the best way to find a career in the technology field with no experience? I’ve seen a lot of jobs that require a few years of experience when it’s an entry level job.

My background is in higher education and student support. I have a lot of experience with data management and developing a CRM. How do I get my foot in the door? Resume? Cover letter?

Are there any free training programs or scholarships available?

How to I gain experience to show hiring managers without work experience?

What does a day in the tech world look like? What is the best/worst part of tech?

I have experienced that without a good amount of experience in the IT industry, it's very tough to get a job in this field as a fresher. Though having the necessary certificates, companies always...

What kind of Tech certificate should one get first ?

Do I need to learn coding and do I need to have prior skills before venturing into the tech space?

Hi, I’m an elementary school teacher of 20 years. I’m ready to make a career change. What advice do you have for those of us interested in making a career change? What are some essential programs...

Was there anything you tried to learn independently prior to searching for a role in tech to better prepare you?

Best practices to deal with job seeking strees

When you’ve spent so many years in one industry, you tend to have most of your peers and mentors be from that industry. What do you think the best way is to network with people outside of your industry

What are some tips for showcasing how current skills (non-technical field) are relevant to the tech role that I'm applying for?

How negotiate a reasonable hourly wage if you are a new tech employee with limited tech experience?

I am currently an Executive Director with tons of crossover skills. I have taken a couple of boot camps too. (UX, Software in Test, Data Analysis) I cannot get an interview. Is it because...

How do you apply previous non tech experience in the interview process?

I'm worried about transitioning to a new career as a woman over 40. Any tips for handling agism in tech?

How to start a career in tech industry without having previous experience?

How to transition without a 4 year degree?

How do I move into tech if my only skills are from retail and customer service environments? I can use a program or webpages, but wouldn’t be able to code or maintain them. What’s the best entry...

How do I "sell" a jack-of-all-trades background?

do we have anybody that have moved from architecture or engineering to information technology?

My work background is in healthcare administrative support with some retail. How can that be leveraged within the world of tech?

What is a recruiter looking for in a non tech candidate?

How can educators make the switch from classroom teaching to tech?