I am a marketer in IT industry but I want to switch to some different industry. Am applying everyday but no response. Any suggestions here pls?

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Hey everyone!

I'm currently working as a Product Manager at a well-known insurance firm. After being in this industry for a while, I've realized it's not the right fit for me and I'm looking to make a switch. However, with the tough market conditions, I haven't had much luck finding new opportunities. I'm really interested in transitioning to tech-related Product Management, Marketing, or Strategy roles, but most job postings require 2-4 years of industry-specific experience in tech.

I've also heard from colleagues that it can be difficult to switch industries when you have a background in insurance. This has left me feeling a bit demotivated and unsure about my prospects. 

I would love to hear any advice or suggestions on how I can better prepare myself for these roles and increase my chances of landing a new opportunity. 

A little bit about my background: I have a B.Tech in Computer Science and an MBA from IIM and 1 year of professional experience

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

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Hey IT industry champs ;)

I have 15 years of Sales and Marketing/Product development and management experience in the BFSI/Fintech domain and want to move to the IT industry.

Educational background:
BCom(H)
MBA(Finance/Marketing).                                                                       

(Not from the Top 20 MBA colleges)

I am open to learning new skills including Coding languages/Tools ,and if you know someone who has successfully moved from non-IT to IT industry after more than a decade of work by upskilling themselves then  please throw in an example.

Looking for some encouraging inputs :)

How can I switch to IT from non IT background after 15 years experience ;)

Investor

So, my intern period ends this month. They said they are going to convert me to full-time, but the problem is I researched and found that full-time time salaries are almost equal to intern stipends(20k) . 

I started applying a while ago on linkedin, career , etc,  etc, but I have got no responses.

I really want myself to have a offer by the month end. or atmax in a 2-3 months. What should I do? Please suggest an action plan.

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Software Engineer

Hello everyone, i have been working in tcs since 1 yr 9 months in an ERP software called PeopleSoft. But I feel there is not much scope in this field so I want to switch my tech domain . Can you please share how can I switch to different tech domain?

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Software Developer

Hi Team, 

I am currently working in IT and was working in the BFSI sector. With time I have developed interest in Finance. 
Need suggestions on how to switch from IT to Finance. 

Any one who has experienced the same process please comment.

Should continue in IT or switch to Finance

I did not grow up in a lot of money. I ordered looking at the prices on the menu. This feeling has stayed with me and has fueled me to thrive, push harder, work long hours and get to my goals.

I'm 5 years into my career, and last year I had a feeling of "making it". I had enough to not look at the menu, or even the place I'd be going to. This feeling is really really satisfying and I took some time to sit with it, enjoy and bask in this glory (humbly).

But I also feel my drive to hustle and do better has gone down. For instance, I'm okay pushing work to tomorrow, I'm not as keen to pickup work.

I feel some of graveviners could relate to 'making enough' story. Have you also feel a lack of hustle to keep you going? What do you think is the reason?

For experienced folks, I'm really keen to know how to get past this slump.

Do you feel lesser need to hustle after making a decent amount of money?

I felt this once I sold my startup. Through my other investments I have enough to not work and make whatever I spend passively. Got my own house, private office and a decent car. Family pressuring to get married. I felt a void though as I was like for what should I work?  
  
 And then I saw one random youtube video of a guy, I think he was some famous personality but I don't know him. He said he works to be "useful" , not to earn money.  
  
 That changed my perspective a lot. I thought why does Mukesh Ambani work? He has to be useful to take millions of people ahead in life. He can retire tomorrow and not have to worry about money for his 7 generations.  
  
 I started thinking about ways I can contribute and that led me to forming 3 new companies. I now have a "purpose". Feels nice to get up and have some aim. And its good that its not money.

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I wanted to switch but not getting the opportunity to switch. Had an exp of 2 yrs of manual testing for a telecommunication project.
Applied for many profiles in other companies but no reply.
Please help in getting job in other company.

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Systems Engineer

I have approx 1 year of experience in the banking sector as a Corporate Banker. I am trying to switch my industry but I am not getting any positive results. Is it possible to switch from the banking sector if yes then in which profile I should apply, I am into core finance or sales profiles. 
Please advice

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Hey Grapeviners, after being 6-7 years in one startup only (EdTech), handling Sales Team and Processes End To End, if I want to move out in a different industry.

Which website/feedback will you suggest to get the offers for a Sr Manager Role.

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I was working in a marketing role and quit my job in April. Since the last few months I have been learning Java and spring boot. Till now I have attended 4 interviews but couldn't crack them. I'm starting to feel mentally exhausted and sometimes I wonder if I made the right choice. 

For the people who transitioned from non tech role to tech role, do you have any advice?

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Growth Marketer

Hi everyone , i am currently working as 1yr exp dev working in startup which recently had taken series of layoffs . Though i am saved i now am trying my best to switch but sadly not getting response. Please suggest few strategies. I have already tried commons ones like cold mails , linkedin , naukri , insta hyre, recruiting agenices etc. . I apply a lot but dont recieve any response. Please suggest some ways

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Hello all,
I'm a software engineer at one of the service based companies and I graduated last yr.

 Though I always knew software engineering isn't for me, I still gave it a try hoping my perspective would change when I enter the industry. Bummer! I hate it even more

What I have realised is I don't like to code or spend all day finding a solution to an error. Not to say I don't like problem solving but I simply don't like the problem solving that is required for a great software engineer.

I have been a content writer in the past and enjoyed it. I also helped a small digital marketing agency launch a campaign for a product. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of coming up with ideas that suit the tone of the brand, writing copies and much more.

I'm thinking of switching to a marketing role or anything that aligns with what I have mentioned above.  

My question to you are:

1) Is it even possible to switch without an MBA?
2) If so, What should be my approach to applying to jobs? (Kindly tell me the specific and not just -' Make a stellar resume and apply ' kind of a vague answer)
3) What other roles can I look into?

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I have been actively applying for marketing jobs, the situation seems very dismal. Packages are pretty low, companies are not ready to pay above 12 lpa.

Without an MBA, you will suffer. With an MBA, you will suffer but will have a loan to make life worse. 

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Hi. I am currently working as an SQL Engineer - Support with almost 2 years of experience and 6 months of internship experience as Business Analyst (Stakeholder Management). I want to switch to Data Analyst profile as that was the field that I wanted to pursue my career in but due to the COVID pandemic, I accepted this profile.

I have done MCA from a Mumbai University affiliated college in 2022 and have an understanding of the general Data Analyst stack (SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Python). I have also completed various personal projects for my portfolio on the technologies mentioned above.

I have been applying for various Analyst/BI/Data Analyst related jobs since last year's October but haven't heard back from anyone. I want to understand what I am doing wrong or how should I change my approach regarding the job switch. 

Any suggestions/guidance is welcomed.

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I have 12 years of experience in IT industry and I have been only with 3 firms so far. Primary reason for job change has always been relocation as my personal life changed during these times. I have always been a top performer since the very beginning and I have been a manager too. But now I start loosing interest and I want to know what options do I have if I don’t want to scale up the ladder anymore. I just want to continue to remain in work to support my family but at the same time I don’t want to feel pressured to grow in career. I feel IT is not a place to retire but I don’t know what other options exist. All the technologies that I worked so hard for are almost becoming obsolete and I’m at a point where I don’t know what to do. Finding job scares me just as much as staying in the current one.

Is anyone experienced beyond 15 years and are yet just Sr. Consultants or managers and what are your thoughts?

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