Need some advise?

Question

hi freinds, i completed by B.E in electrical & electronics engineering in 2002, becoz of some family problems i could move from my small town to a big city to search for one, in the meantime i started working in customer service which is no way related to my field, in coupld i hope the problems will get over, i always had a feel that i could not get into software, can someone pls advise if it is still possible for me to get into software ? If yes,
pls advise what course i need to do ? Will this gap be a problem ?
Some of freinds feel it is now not possible for me to get into software becoz of the gap !
No funny answers pls !

Answer 1

Hi Raji,
Since your background is EEE you can try your job in embeded systems. Peoples in this field is very few so you can try your job in this field. Refresh your EEE subjects and do some course in Embedded systems.

Answer 2

Large cities would have more job opportunities, but have done both and prefer the small town feel of life. The work force has been flooded with programmers, last figure was 28 percent of house holds now have computers as a necessity. At work, most of the computer problems (hard ware wise) are cheaper to repair by just throwing the flippin thing away. I am called on at work to solve computer issues at work with no training in that field. I have found that the pencil is not broken when 2+2="5". 9 times out of ten it is operator error. To find a job you like and that will support a family will require diligent work and research. If you feel your present job isn't fulfilling then keep looking. No one ever stops someone from improving the financial standing. Ask your self "what do I want"

Answer 3

As u have completed ur engineering in 2002 now 4 years have passed and in the meantime ur engaged in a job which is not related with ur studies, As u have a 4 yrs work experience with the customer service department of a company, U should look into better oppurtunity in the same field, As the experience counts too much.
Regarding software u can take training in them but it would not fetch you a good job, It means after 4 years of experience again u are going for a fresh start.
It is advisable to look for beter oppurtunity in your work field,

WISHES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE .

Answer 4

Depending on what field of Software you are trying to get back into, you could possible find some refresher courses at a College or Tech school that would get you back up to speed. Also, you might try to find some books on the particular software at a good bookstore and study up on the changes in that area.
Good luck!

Answer 5

many of my friends were in the same dilemma as you are today, like shift in job from a BPO to software center.

First step in that direction would be to prepare yourself for your new job role

like todays development centers do need support persons, i mean client interfacing jobs do exist and i find no reason why you cann't apply for that.

coming to preparation, apart from 4 yrs of work exp, what extra weight you add to your resume ? like certifications etc, better to start with scjp, ocp where you could still prove that you are technically inclined, but believe me it takes a lot of hardwork and dedication to complete them.

next step will be use your network of friends and ask them to forward your resume to their respective companies.

my suggestion would be better join as a teaching faculty in a institute at least for 3 months and then try for actual software jobs. ( this is the best thing you an do, also you can show this 3 months exp as full 4yrs exp ) and should give you more exposure about your job.

This is not the complete advise !! Hope I could scratch the surface.

Answer 6

No 1 can tell u whether it will be a problem or not cuz i m sure there is no 1 here reading this question who is also gona be taking your interview for a job i software..
Y dont u try doin some latest course in electronics and then start
searching for a job?
It might be difficult but if u really try .. u might just get it.

Answer 7

With an EE degree, you have much more to offer an employer than just an IT (Information Technology) degree. Many EE's develop software for embedded as well as large mainframe computer systems and networks. But I suggest you emphasize your engineering degree qualifications first and then acquire the software/firmware programming experience as your career progresses and you choose different projects to work on that emphasize whatever engineering specialty you choose.

Answer 8

with your ed. you are already in software you just looking for a boss to tel;l you what to do forget it all you need is a problem like software you don't like or SW that just is to slow or poor graphics or you could think way outside the box something to compete with windows like maybe doors or doors w/windows Or drawers your the man use your imagination or ask others what they don't like or would like to have then design the software to fit the bill and bang your the boss making billions of dollars retire at 52 then try to give away 50 billion dollars if you need more inspiration e-mail me at [e-mail] good luck

Answer 9

Doing software is more a matter of your own abilities.
Do you like to do puzzles? Are you good at solving puzzles?
Are you creative? Do you have a strong imagination?
Are you patient? Not easily frustrated?

If so, you could do software. It requires problem-solving aptitude, creativity and patience.

Answer 10

I think the gap will be less of a problem than you think it will.

Your terrible typing skills will be a far greater block to getting a job.

If you want to get respect from your readers show them the respect of running a spell-checker and proof reading what you want them to read.

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