Career questions tagged data-science-product-management
Best IT certs for someone from non-tech background with a 4-year gap ?
Best IT certs for someone from non-tech background with a 4-year gap ? I’m from a non-technical background and I’ve got about a 4-year education gap. I really want to get into the IT field but not sure where to start or what kind of certifications would actually help me land a job in next 6-8 months. I’m kind of interested in data fields. Any beginner-friendly certs or career paths you’d recommend for someone like me? I’m ready to put in the work, just need some solid direction. Thanks in advance!
How do I break into a new industry?
I've been working for 20 years since I graduated from college -- 17 years at a nonprofit research institute and then the last 3 years at a large U.S. bank. My focus has been on identifying, selling/pitching, evaluating and experimenting with innovative ideas in a brought range of areas -- new research approaches, novel data science (eg, AI/ML) use cases, ways to use emerging tech to make core lines of business faster/cheaper/better, and new products & services. I left both of the last organizations when my leadership changed and there was no longer an interest in investing in more exploratory innovation (horizon 2 or 3). I see lots of companies that are investing in this type of innovation, but not many in the industries in which I have experience. How can I get the attention of recruiters and higher managers and convince them that my skillset is very transferable?