How To Get A Job In Technology With No Previous Techie Experience

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   coleenstanley February 23, 2010 at 11:56 pm #

   Just came across your blog today, I'll be sure to tune in for your live streams in the future! One of my major beefs with the entire education system is how it does nothing to help students find that a-ha moment! Most students decide on a career path and pursue degrees never knowing if this is something they will enjoy much less be good at. I work with teachers and try to remind them how important it is to help students find their own individual passion. And I agree fully that when you are doing something you enjoy, you will excel at it. If you are a master electrician you will make a lot more than if you are a mediocre financial analyst. In every career path, there is a WIDE range in pay scale, so if you are doing something you are passionate about, you are more likely to be in the high range of that field. Anyway, you just reminded me about my own a-ha moment, which is why I might appear to be rambling excitedly. Thanks for bringing it back!

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   adriarichards Reply:
   February 25th, 2010 at 12:12 am

   Colleen,

   That's awesome! Yes, I wish there was more development in our educational
   system as well to help people understand there is more than just being a
   fireman, lawyer, doctor, teacher, professional sports star or musical
   performer. There are so many interesting things behind the scenes of a
   movie, so much cool science studying/analyzing/interacting with all sorts of
   people/places/things and yes, don't even let me get started on all the great
   and interesting things in IT.

   Just look at all the new jobs in the last 10 years in IT including:

   – php development
   – ruby on rails development
   – iphone app development
   – VMWare
   – cloud apps
   – social media

   and many of these have similarities to previous technologies. In fact,
   there is still demand for COBOL developers and people who know the AS/400.
   It's beautiful. Our careers often mimic the variety of nature.

   I hope this video helps to illustrate the many possibilities in the world
   for someone who wants to “get into IT”

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   scorwitz March 1, 2010 at 3:52 am #

   Adria,
   I appreciate the job-hunting advice, but I would really like to hear about your technical knowledge and how someone who hasn't worked in tech really gains the knowledge and experience they need to get there. I already know all the resume/interview stuff. I come here for tech.
   I'll keep checking back.

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   adriarichards Reply:
   March 1st, 2010 at 10:02 am

   I covered the skills stuff in these shows:

   How to Talk To Computer People (and get your problem
   fixed)<http://askadria.com/2009/03/10/how-to-talk-to-computer-people/>

   Be a Tech Support Hero with
   Zendesk<http://askadria.com/2009/05/26/be-a-tech-support-hero-with-zendesk/>

   What the Heck is Logmein
   Free?<http://askadria.com/2009/05/06/what-the-heck-is-logmein-free/>

   6 IT Certification Skills That Will Get You Hired In a
   Week<http://askadria.com/2009/05/14/6-it-certification-skills-that-will-get-you-hired-in-a-week/>
   <http://askadria.com/2009/05/14/6-it-certificati…>

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   Tad Wolfe March 2, 2010 at 1:27 am #

   Thank you so much. This is my story. You are awsome

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   adriarichards Reply:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 2:10 am

   Tad,

   Gald to hear this video on breaking into the tech field helped you.

   What's the next conference you're attending?

   Nice meeting you at Blogworld!

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   Tad Wolfe Reply:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 1:39 pm

   Adria,

   It was great meeting you also. I am going down to Ryan Lee's event
   tomorrow. I am changing careers from manufacturing to IT some your insight
   was very helpful. I felt like you were talking to me. Thak you again for
   your great content.

   Best regards,

   Tad Wolfe

   http://www.aTadbit.com

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   T.Wolfe Reply:
   August 27th, 2010 at 7:46 pm

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   August 31st, 2010 at 9:19 am

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   Tad Wolfe Reply:
   September 7th, 2010 at 12:33 pm

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