Career Changers Face Industry Adaptation
14 posts across 8 communities in the last 90 days; 29% from r/careerguidance.
“I’m a first-gen international student in US, graduating Spring 2028, majoring in CS. Until recently, I was convinced I wanted to go into corporate, so most of my internships have been business/consulting-related rather than rigorous CS/research. But last summer, I had the most…”
“I’m currently two years out of grad, working in fintech: My degree was in computer graphics and animation. Every job post that I see posted for a video game company or animation company ask for 2+ years of working in C++ or like 3+ years of shipping a game! I’m asking for…”
“I graduated with a Degree of Multimedia Design in 2020, interned at Havas, doing graphic design, video editing, and a bit of UI/UX design. Afterwards, I worked briefly at a interior design company for their social media. I was hired as a photographer by the boss, but the team…”
Multiple users are navigating career transitions and experiencing challenges adapting to new industries. These include individuals moving from education to corporate roles, seeking business positions with a CS background, and grappling with resume presentation for incomplete degrees. The common thread is difficulty adjusting to new work cultures, expectations, and pace.
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“I graduated with a Degree of Multimedia Design in 2020, interned at Havas, doing graphic design, video editing, and a bit of UI/UX design. Afterwards, I worked briefly at a interior design company for their social media. I was hired as a photographer by the…”
“I’m a first-gen international student in US, graduating Spring 2028, majoring in CS. Until recently, I was convinced I wanted to go into corporate, so most of my internships have been business/consulting-related rather than rigorous CS/research. But last summer, I had the most amazing research experience of my life , and now I really want to pivot toward research and eventually a PhD. I’m thinking HCI / human-centered computing / possibly digital mental health. My biggest issue is my GPA - curre”
“I did b.tech computer science. After graduating worked for short time as a content writer. I have always been interested in shows, films and storytelling. So, I eventually pursued filmmaking and worked mainly as Assistant Director for independent projects, mostly short films. But the work has been irregular, the pay is very low, around ₹500/day or less and sometimes there is no pay at all. Now, looking back, it feels like I wasted 10 years of my life without building any stable career. I have fa”
“Hi everyone, I’m (F26) a recent college graduate from the United States with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and International Business. Over the past year, I interned at one of the Big 3 music companies in both Los Angeles and New York City. My long-term goal is to build my own online consulting firm focused on the entertainment, music, technology, and media industries. I’m curious if anyone here has started a consulting business or startup in London (or Europe/Asia) in these industries? I’d l”
“Hi all! I’ll keep it short. There’s a chance next year I move to Europe to live with my girlfriend, but I also am trying to start my career. I graduated last year with a CS degree and a pretty good portfolio, but due to a seemingly bad job market for the niche I’m in (Game Dev) and poor health I haven’t gotten a job using my degree. I tried really hard and after months and months just burned out a few months ago. I really need advice on how I can get the ball rolling again on career stuff and wh”
“I know this is ridiculous to say but I spend my days thinking about all the other jobs I could be great at. Situation is this: - 26, moved to the UK to study, stayed to work. - Bachelor’s in Film (I know) - Have been in creative project management/production in advertising for 6 years - Earning a lot of money I don’t know what to do. I feel so unhappy with my career. I’m great at it but it’s not what I want to do for the rest of my life, and I can’t go back to uni and rack up more student debt.”
“I honestly feel overwhelmed thinking about my career and future, and I’d really appreciate some advice. A little background: I enrolled in university in late 2018 to study Computer Science. I was genuinely passionate about it, did well academically, and spent a lot of time studying and building my skills outside of university. Unfortunately, my education was repeatedly disrupted by circumstances outside my control. First, our country had large protests and the university semester was suspended f”
“Hello everyone, I'm 21 and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from IGNOU. I know IGNOU isn't considered a particularly reputed university, but at the time, I didn't really have any other choice. Recently, I started researching Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and I genuinely believe it could be the perfect career path for me. However, I'm struggling to figure out how to actually plan my journey and, more importantly, how to eventually get a”
“I’m very confused. Please, can someone give me the right advice and help me? I completed my HSC in 2022. I’m currently a third-year Honours student in a non-CS department at a public university in my country, but I want to build my career in the tech field, so I want to move into CSE. Now I have two options: 1. Apply for a Bachelor’s degree in a CSE-related subject in Italy. In this case, I would have to start again and complete another 3-year Bachelor’s degree, and then I could apply for a Mast”
“I recently graduated with a degree in computer science this past May from a top 20 university and great grades. However, because I switched into computer science late, I had to take summer classes to stay on course for graduation and was not able to work any internships. To make up for the lack of internships, I have padded my resume with both research experience and personal projects, which have helped me get some interviews but they haven't really lead anywhere. I'm mostly interested i”
“I’m 21 and graduating this December with a Communication Studies degree. Long-term, I want to build my own media/entertainment company focused on original short films, web series, podcasts, and digital content, primarily aimed at Black and faith-based audiences. I’m considering getting an MBA while I work and build the company on the side. For entrepreneurs or creatives who’ve gotten an MBA: was it actually worth the time and money? Did it genuinely help you build and scale a company, or would y”
“So I recently graduated with an undergraduate degree in Marketing. What do you usually do when you join a company in an industry you know very little about? For example, as a marketing graduate, I might get a marketing role at a company in healthcare, oil & gas, fintech or any other industry. I obviously understand the marketing side to some extent, but I may know very little about the actual industry, its customers, terminology, competitors, and how the business works. How do people usually”
“Hi everyone, I’m an international graduate who recently completed a Master’s in Media Studies and have been applying for junior roles in digital marketing and corporate communications in the Netherlands. I’ve had several interviews but no offers so far, as many companies seem to be looking for candidates with very specific industry experience. I previously completed a Marketing & Communications internship at an international company, but they weren’t able to offer me a full-time role afterwa”
“Fresh grad here. I don’t think I’m really fond of marketing, and I’m planning to apply for supply chain roles instead. To those who have the same degree and were in the same situation as me, how easy was it to adapt to supply chain? I know marketing is broad but were the concepts you learned in your BSBA Marketing degree still useful in your work? What are the easiest entry-level supply chain roles for a fresh grad? Which roles have the most promising career growth? Also, do you have any tips or”
“I’m currently two years out of grad, working in fintech: My degree was in computer graphics and animation. Every job post that I see posted for a video game company or animation company ask for 2+ years of working in C++ or like 3+ years of shipping a game! I’m asking for advice! How do I genuinely switch into this field when I have no experience and without that experience I can’t get experience. What can I do? submitted by /u/One-Dragonfruit4090 [link] [comments]”
“I’m a recent UK graduate hoping to break into the creative industry. I feel completely lost and not entirely sure of where to even begin. During my undergraduate degree I’ve maintained good grades and am on track to receive a first class honours. During this time I’ve completed a summer internship with a small startup company alongside a student job I’m still pursuing in the hospitality sector. I already feel like I’ve made a plethora of mistakes and honestly just want a full time position to su”
“i worked in a higher ed institution for less than 10 years. i was involved with development and training under edtech. it's been 6 months since i changed careers. i now work as an individual contributor in a corporate setting, and I'm with a customer-facing department. for anyone who had a similar experience of moving from education to corporate, do you have any tips regarding keeping up with the pace, adapting to corporate culture, and meeting KPIs and general expectations of the busine”
“I’m in my 20s I have part time job and finished uni and obviously the job industry is difficult in the UK so I am potentially thinking of moving abroad. Sport is what I want to go into but again that is difficult but I am thinking of either going Hong Kong or Canada for sport but then there is also an option to do real estate in Dubai. I am trying to figure out my options, but what advice would you give to someone who is wanting to move abroad that you wish you received and is it worth it?”