Can I fit in IT field if i shift to as I got complex experience of 14 years?

Question

I am BE ,Pune university Advanced diploma in computers , working since 5 years in PSU telecom ISP , was worked with Steel company for 4 years , also 3 years in QA organisation .....got knowledge of Oracle,unix, OS, foxpro , C ,MS access WAN/LAN networking ........all telecom networks / softwares maintenance , marketing , PLCs Process control maintenance , ISO , Purchase , Quality control .....what I can do to switch over to IT carreer .........and at what stage or grade IT company will take me in ...or i should do any professional certifications and then go for IT ..............I am confused , please

Answer 1

Hello,
I am an Hr executive, myself - I will try my level best to help you out.

You have worked in telecom domain for 5 years; 3 years in Quality Assurance. These things are the positive aspects of your qualification. More than that your knowledge on languages, networking are also advantages for you.

As far as negative effects are concerned, you have been moving around various domains which is a negative point.

Ok, I will recommend you to
first, do some professional certifications like
a.) Testing - because you are a experienced QA or
b.) Networking certifications like CCNA, MCSE etc; or
c.) Some certifications on Embedded technologies.

I personally feel these are the fields that will suit you, better.

As far as grade or level is concerned I think if you get a good opening you might posted in level 3 or grade 3, which will be like Teamlead or Project lead etc;

Please don't leave the current job; do some learning and complete certifications by choosing any one field then start searching for a good job in IT industry. I feel it will work well.

All the best!

Answer 2

You need to ask this on the computers board not the health board and you will get the responses you want.

Answer 3

Man, I think that you missed a category!