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3w
a technical executive
Need Advice on Career change
Hi everyone,
I’m looking to switch my career and would appreciate some advice on how to move forward. Here’s a bit about my situation:
I worked as an electrical technician from 2016 to 2020 but decided to quit and take a break. I’ve been unemployed for over 4 years.
In 2017, I enrolled in college to work toward my bachelors in electrical engineering, which took me six years to complete (graduated in 2023) because of backlogs. My CGPA is 5.6 out of 10.
In 2024, I decided to switch careers and took up a full-stack Java developer certification course (6 month course plus a 3 month unpaid internship from the same institute). I’m now feeling uncertain about how to approach the job market, especially with a career gap, my academic performance and age.
Given my background do you think anyone will hire me as a fresher in the tech industry?
greatking
3w
A Team Lead
Forget CGPA! Can you build cool stuff? That’s what matters in tech!
a technical executive
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3w
@greatking You're absolutely right!!. But what counts as cool stuff these days? And does the number ... see more
cleantonic
3w
works at
You’ve already put in the hard work, now just spam applications like there’s no tomorrow.
a technical executive
author
3w
@cleantonic I am doing that everyday, but haven't even gotten so much as a reply from companies. i m... see more
a team manager
3w
Career gaps? Pfft. Just call it 'self-paced upskilling' and move on. 😎
a technical executive
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3w (edited)
@a team manager That's a great way to put it. but what gives me the yips is that I am in my 30s tryi... see more
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timepasstiwari
3w
A Digital Markter
Unpaid internship? Been there, done that. Just make sure it helps you land a real job!
a technical executive
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3w
@timepasstiwari The unpaid internship was just one project where i had to create an online hospital ... see more
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