IT Workers Don't Know Which Jobs to Target
11 posts across 4 communities in the last 60 days; 27% from r/careerguidance.
“Do you need all of your education experience? E.g. how relevant to tech jobs is it that before your Bsc in CS you got a Sociology degree? Unless you're doing something that involves CS + sociology like content recomendation systems, I'd cut this and include just your BSc in CS…”
“Title^ I'm pretty much enrolled into my community college IT program and while im also focusing on the pre reqs along the way i'll be working on certificates too. But let's say i just want to climb the ladder starting from help desk (since i already have 3+ years of customer…”
“I'm a senior in high school and I was wanting to get a BS in computer engineering, I like thinking ahead of what I want to do with my life but I'm stuck on what I want to do with my BS once I get it jobwise. I don't really want to get a job with AI, I wanna focus more on…”
Individuals with IT backgrounds are seeking guidance on career transitions, identifying skill gaps, and exploring new roles. This includes navigating degree choices, understanding job requirements, and finding opportunities that align with their interests and experience.
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“Do you need all of your education experience? E.g. how relevant to tech jobs is it that before your Bsc in CS you got a Sociology degree? Unless you're doing something that involves CS + sociology like content recomendation systems, I'd cut this and include…”
“Title^ I'm pretty much enrolled into my community college IT program and while im also focusing on the pre reqs along the way i'll be working on certificates too. But let's say i just want to climb the ladder starting from help desk (since i already have 3+ years of customer service because of my work background) and i'd want to climb from level 1 into whatever levels there are, should i just work on my associates and go straight to looking for jobs or transfer into a university”
“I'm a senior in high school and I was wanting to get a BS in computer engineering, I like thinking ahead of what I want to do with my life but I'm stuck on what I want to do with my BS once I get it jobwise. I don't really want to get a job with AI, I wanna focus more on renewable energy. So my question is: Is it possible that I can get a job that focuses on renewable energy (ex. Solar panels or wind turbines) with my to be BS in computer engineering? submitted by /u/Elec”
“Hey guys, so I have been working in IT for roughly 6 years now and am currently looking for a new position. I know the job market is rough but I’m just trying to get a handle on things and see if maybe I can look at myself through the eyes of HR/hiring manager. I have previous MSP and helpdesk experience, and I am currently working as a windows administrator for a very well known tech company that starts with the “M”. (Take a guess) Now I do have an associates degree in cyber security and CompTI”
“I’m 33 years old and currently only have a high school diploma, although I did take some college courses in business when I was younger. I started working at a young age, beginning in retail sales before transitioning into banking, where I worked my way through roles including Relationship Manager and Bank Manager. I eventually moved into the fraud department and am now working as a Fraud Investigator. While I’ve been able to build a solid career through experience, I’m starting to feel like I’v”
“What's a non Blue collar job that I can get with a degree in computer science that isn't computer science related? What's a non Blue collar job that I can get with a degree in computer science that isn't computer science related? Just making plans for the case in which AI makes getting into computer science jobs too difficult. And in my country, blue collar jobs aren't paid that well. submitted by /u/eeta800 [link] [comments]”
“I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Information Technology, but I honestly feel pretty lost about what to do next. Even though I managed to finish the degree, I feel like my actual IT knowledge is very limited. I don't feel particularly good at programming, networking, databases, or really any technical area. When I look at IT job postings, even many "entry-level" positions seem to require skills, technologies, or experience that I simply don”
“hey guys as the title says im computer science bachelor graduate and i am doing IT Enterprise Architecture as my masters right now . i have a few years of experience in web design using wordpress and i kinda hated it all the time but never got a front end or any kind of development project in my life although i took multiple courses and have some certificates. i wanted to get out of this wordpress web design freelance and employee style of work and do something that can pay more and is serious.”
“I graduated in 2024, like a lot of you guys, and honestly, I’m struggling a bit with figuring out what to do next. I managed to get a job pretty quickly after graduating and spent the last two years working in the freight industry. I originally went into it with the mindset that I’d learn and develop some skills on the side while working. The money was good, but working weekends and being in import/export eventually burned me out. Long story short, I stopped putting in the same level of effort,”
“I recently finished my bachelor’s in IT and I’m deciding between these two positions. Which job title would be better for my resume, career growth, and ability to move into higher-paying IT roles later on? Would Application Support Specialist or Help Desk Analyst be the better starting point? submitted by /u/RoseLolxd [link] [comments]”
“I’m 24, graduated with a BSc CS in 2023. From June 2024 to April 2025, I worked as a computer teacher and lab assistant. Since then, I’ve been unemployed and trying to figure out my next step. I became seriously interested in cybersecurity around October. I’ve completed 2 basic certifications, I’m finishing Cisco networking, and currently learning Linux + TryHackMe. I want to build practical projects, GitHub, and a cybersecurity portfolio. My parents are pressuring me to get a job and start earn”
“I am going into university for my first year next month, and the program I am currently enrolled in is "Bachelor's of applied computer science". This program is pretty much the same as mainline CS with co-ops and specializations. The only differences are that most heavy math courses like discrete mathematics are replaced with business and management courses, and it lacks an honors option. Will employers look at this the same as a mainline CS degee? Is it worth taking adult highscho”
“Need help in Certificates I finished my college degree Sept 2025 In Business Information Technology (BIT) Worked as a Internship (Business & Data analyst) Now looking to my first job role, i’m thinking to take certificates while searching for a job, been searching for 6 month no job so i think taking and studying for certificates would be good for me. Looking to take some Certs \\\* PL-300 \\\* AZ-900 \\\* DP-900 \\\* DP-600 \\\* CompTIA Data+ \\\* CompTIA Secure+ \\\* AWS Certified Cloud Pr”
“As the title says, I have a bachelors degree in computer science I received it May 2025. I will say my coding skills are NOT superior, I am more skilled logistically and theoretically speaking. I have a brain I mean, that’s all I got the degree. at this point, I’m just not sure how to use it. Can anyone give me a list of jobs? I should start applying to I have no preference and I don’t really know what I would be good at. I like numbers. I also like tedious work. I also like fast pace work and h”
“I’m 25 and I’ve tried so many times in the past to go to college mainly online school since until now going in person wasn’t in the cards, since I finally have the opportunity to which should I go for? IT or engineering? I have 4 years of tech experience mainly in help desk (also contract work :/ ) but I love working with my hands and building things, I was told engineering is perfect for that. Should I keep pushing for IT or should I switch gears into engineering? submitted by /u/Sa”
“I’m currently working in logistics at a Microsoft data center, and my long term goal is to eventually move into cloud engineering, ideally Azure. I’m not expecting it to happen quickly, but I’d like to start building the right skills now so I have a realistic shot at making that transition someday. I have little to no coding experience, so I’m trying to figure out what I should focus on first. Is Microsoft Learn and AZ-900 a good place to start, or should I spend more time learning things like L”
“Over the last five years, I have become deeply invested in urban planning and public transit. I live in Texas and really want to help improve our notoriously bad transit systems. I currently have four years of experience as a platform engineer, so I know this is a steep pivot. While I have done a ton of independent reading on city design I know that’s not worth much more than hobby knowledge, I am completely willing to go back to school to get the right credentials. So, I am coming to y'all”
“Which jobs in cs primarily involve automating tasks? Based on a quick search, I found devops engineer, site reliability engineer, and software developer in test. I recently found out about and learned how to automate simple tasks with power automate and macros (vba) and thought it was pretty fun. Would you say itd be viable to get these types of jobs (most of them seem to be in devops?) if I only have a degree in analytics? If not, how would you recommend getting into these roles? submitte”