Graduated with my bachelors (in biology) 10 years ago, been working in retail/warehouse ever since. Some recent life events have finally inspired me to take action on building a better life to support my little family. I want to get into tech, but I don't know how.
I loved programming and coding way back in highschool, but I haven't touched any code since then as I shifted focus onto biology in university. Biology never went anywhere and I ended up working at the university bookstore's warehouse, boxing and unboxing and also doing some customer service.
My resume up to this point is basically:
1) warehousing, stock
2) customer service / retail
3) science research
4) education/outreach - science TA, tutor, park/museum outreach
I don't have any experience in tech at all. What could I do to transition? I'm especially wondering about how the industry looks like now, as it seems to have changed drastically from what I saw many years ago.
I can't afford to do a degree as I gotta work. But I could do lots of self-studying and projects on my own time. I could probably do some online certifications or courses. Are these still valued in today's market?
What area of tech should I go into? I enjoyed coding and problem-solving at a relatively basic level, but I don't think I'm smart enough to do the complicated algorithm-heavy things. And it seems basic coding jobs are not in demand / are oversaturated now? What about something like UX research/design? I find the topic really interesting but I dont know what the actual job entails.
Sorry for all the random info. I've always felt bad looking back at my experiences that went nowhere. But I want to change that. It would be amazing if you guys could offer some advice! Thanks so much in advance!
I loved programming and coding way back in highschool, but I haven't touched any code since then as I shifted focus onto biology in university. Biology never went anywhere and I ended up working at the university bookstore's warehouse, boxing and unboxing and also doing some customer service.
My resume up to this point is basically: 1) warehousing, stock 2) customer service / retail 3) science research 4) education/outreach - science TA, tutor, park/museum outreach
I don't have any experience in tech at all. What could I do to transition? I'm especially wondering about how the industry looks like now, as it seems to have changed drastically from what I saw many years ago.
I can't afford to do a degree as I gotta work. But I could do lots of self-studying and projects on my own time. I could probably do some online certifications or courses. Are these still valued in today's market?
What area of tech should I go into? I enjoyed coding and problem-solving at a relatively basic level, but I don't think I'm smart enough to do the complicated algorithm-heavy things. And it seems basic coding jobs are not in demand / are oversaturated now? What about something like UX research/design? I find the topic really interesting but I dont know what the actual job entails.
Sorry for all the random info. I've always felt bad looking back at my experiences that went nowhere. But I want to change that. It would be amazing if you guys could offer some advice! Thanks so much in advance!