Patience is the key. Don’t expect overnight results. 4 interviews is nothing. You need to learn much more than just Java and Spring boot. Without problem solving skills, you won’t be able to clear most of the interviews. Give yourself few more months rather than doubting yourself. 
  
 Learn to enjoy the process rather than outcome. Half of the problems will be sorted automatically. :)

Software Engineer

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 s...

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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?

Moving from marketing to software engineering. Any advice?

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Moving from marketing to software engineering. Any advice?- Grapevine

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Transitioning from marketing to tech? Any advice

Feeling stagnant in my tech support job having 6.5 years of experience, currently working in Bosch. Contemplating resigning to pursue software development engineering roles after upskilling myself. Would appreciate any insights or advice from the community on making this career transition. Thanks in advance!

Seeking Advice: Transitioning from Tech Support to SDE Roles after resigning

Senior Engineer

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After 2 years at Wipro in a support role, I've self-taught Java Spring Boot, Hibernate, and basic frontend skills, with good knowledge of DSA. However, I lack hands-on experience in real-time Java projects at my current company. What steps should I take to transition into a Java development role at another company?

Seeking Advice: Transitioning from Support Role to Java Development after 2 Years at Wipro

Software Developer

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I'm relatively early in my career, and has been working as a Program Manager (it doesn't mean that I have anyone reporting to me). I love what I do. The pay is also decent. 

I also like software engineering (app development mainly). I used to code regularly and has got some apps on the Play Store as well (hobby projects, not big). 

I'm confused whether I should continue as a Program Manager (going down the managerial route) or switch to a Software Engineering role. I feel like I should get some software engineering experience before being in a role working closely with Software Engineers. But, another thought is why move away from something that I love doing. 

I'm a bit scared on taking a decision (grass would always be greener on the other side). I don't know anyone like me in the same route.

Note: I work at a fortune 50 organisation, awesome team/manager, and all of them are completely supportive of whatever decision I make. 

My manager is happy to help me grow in any direction (both at the same time as well), but spending energy on one would yield better results. 

Age: <25
Education: B.Tech (no MBA)
Exp: ~ 2 years

Note: I would definitely love to be a good manager down the lane (always liked working with people). 


(I don't want to make this into a thread to fight on coding v/s non coding roles)

Managerial Role vs Engineering Role

Product Manager

I am a senior software engineer with 6 + yoe mainly into backend (java and golang tech stack).

I am currently serving my notice period with no offer in hand.(my last day is April 30)

I have applied and given interviews to almost 12 companies and failed after clearing 2 or 3 rounds.

I feel that I am losing confidence in my skills when I face such rejection even though I shouldn't.

I feel like whatever answer I give during interviews is wrong and I constantly try to lookup the internet in the middle of interviews in fear of getting rejected.


Even though I know things very well I try to validate it and then mug up whatever is written on the internet and whenever a new question is asked which I haven't seen earlier where I would be required to think , i blank out.


This has never happened to me earlier.. I need some advice on how do I keep confidence in my skill and start solving things on my own.

Looking for advice

Backend Engineer

Hi guys, looking forward to some advice. I'm working as a Frontend developer for the past 2 yrs, tech stack is React, Javascript. I'm feeling that I'm bored with the work and not learning much now, just building components and calling new APIs. So I thought I should try backend development. The backend tech stack in my team is Java, Spring boot. I have knowledge of core Java. If I continue with the current role, I might get a promotion next yr but if I change I will not get. Also I eventually want to go to a MNC, where I see generally hiring is for backend roles where system design and DB is asked. Frontend specific hiring I mostly find in startup and mid sized companies, which I want to avoid. Another option is to switch to a different company like Microsoft, etc where they look for a general software engineer, for which I will need to study system design and DB. I'm fairly good at DSA, so not much of an issue here. What should I do?

Career growth trajectory

As a SWE having 5yoe in Java I find myself absolutely bored and done with this profile currently preparing to switch to Data Analytics domain and try to build my tech stack from there. I wanna ask how many of you successfully transitioned and what tips would you offer. Also query to managers who are interviewing such roles what are your expectations and suggestions. Any advice to help me is welcome

Career switch to Data Analytics

Hi , i have 2 years on industry experience in java springboot but i was on bench from starting and haven't brushup my skills much,learned springboot in trainning so have some knowledge of it but doesn't have project experience, so in order to switch or have other urgent job because or recession please give me advise how can i switch to next company and make most out of this situation.

P.s i know i am wrong at my part but now i am willing to learn and seek advise so please help me with this regard it would be really helpful for me.

Career advise

System Engineer

Hi All, 
Hope you are all doing well.
I'm stuck in support role, handling incident tickets & publishing status reports since 1.5 years. My learning is almost null.

I'm currently doing java DSA (350) & picking up on springboot tutorials. Given the support job role, 90 days np, & current market, how difficult is it to land a backend developer role. (Happy to take paycut).

Or should I just quit my current role & enroll for some placement bootcamps.

What can I do better to improve myself.

Thanks in advance.

Tc: 7.65
Yoe: 2
LC count: 350

Need advice on transition from support role to development role

I have been working as a Software Engineer for one year and eight months, having joined a unicorn e-commerce company right after completing my engineering degree. My technical expertise lies in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS, focusing on backend development. Currently, I am facing a high level of toxicity in my organization and am considering a switch. Despite not having any job offers yet, the heavy workload in my current role is hindering my preparation for job interviews. This situation is leading me to consider resigning first to adequately prepare for a transition. However, I am uncertain and confused about the prudence of resigning without a confirmed job offer. 

Community please suggest what I should do ?

Moving from marketing to software engineering. Any advice?

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