And a smaller company like a startup, it's, I did say this, it's a little more heavy on the equity. Love it. Laurence Bradford 31:32 That's what business development is to try to think of creative ways to partner with organizations figure out ways to get more exposure. So that was a really big one for me. What is? Like I mentioned, the first opportunity I took was essentially unpaid for several months. And you sort of already hinted at what you were doing before you were working in tech, with your organization, Wall Street to Silicon Alley. Sometimes people are taking a pay cut, not always right. 5. And, and it's very hard to find something that will be fulfilling and exciting. But the real question is why? And if I'm gonna do it, I got to do it now. “When you move into the industry, yes, you may not get health insurance, or you may not get certain types of things that you're accustomed to,” Sameer explains. Otherwise, you'll give up too soon, and you may lose opportunities. But I also wanted to get into the startup space. Thank you so much for having me, Lawrence. You never know what it leads to.”, “The roadblocks I mentioned earlier held me back for a while. And, and, and, again, just be open to taking those risks. Get 10 tips on how to launch your tech career. Naturally, when you have the name Google, it's a little easier. How to Break Into Tech Even if You Aren’t a Born-and-Bred … Did like, can I even make this jump? And because a lot of people are out there also doing it for the wrong reasons, they may be doing it because you know, they like the appeal of working for a cool small startup or a big tech company, or they think that, you know, I get to just hang out jeans and have, you know, free food and free drinks. I even applied to AOL for a call centerjob, and never heard back. So that's what's really important. Sameer Syed 21:48 It really wasn't what my true passion was.”. And when you have this realization, how did you like, like pick tech to get into like, what did you do any kind of research? If you meet certain performance goals. Yeah, and aside from equity, another thing that, at least in my experience, like with startups, or knowing about startups, I feel like the compensation packages, especially in a much smaller company can be less in depth. So that's definitely part of the selection criteria for sure. Getting your resume submitted via someone at the company you’re applying to will massively increase your chances of getting an interview. Yeah, there's free food, free drinks, a lot of a lot of free stuff where they take care of you. They said, Look, you know, you don't have to stay. And we're like, beyond 90 episodes now who works in business development. This article will briefly outline wh… Now that you know, you can consider learning more about coding and programming, make sure you master all the concepts. How do you get a job with “no job experience”. And then there's many others and and But the real question folks should be asking themselves when they're going down this path is what is stopping you? And then two other areas. You don't isn't there, like cafeterias and free meals all the time and all these other benefits that go beyond just like, stuff that you could put, you know, tie a salary figure to? I also have no degree, and came into the industry with no professional experience. Yes, you need a college degree. It may take you a few months, it may take you a few years. So giving yourself ample time to work through the process is super important. When you actually go down this journey, you need to know what you're looking for. It's your downloads, your listens your subscription to the show, ratings and reviews all these things compound and compile together and give our show a shot to compete with all the other big names out there. Many graduates are going into technology, and others are diverting to it as soon as they can. Laurence Bradford 0:07 I want to be at a big tech company that is really changing the game. I would say, be less afraid. “I decided, Okay, I'm starting today, I'm going to start putting myself out there, I'm going to start to see, Is there a place for me out there in the tech world? So it's a little more being aggressive, and really, really hustling to sort of build context and, and promote the product or company in the industry and trying to get users to actually use the product, right, you want to build a following. A lot of people don't do that,” Sameer says. But when it comes time to apply for these jobs, it’s not uncommon to run And I would say the first step is really identifying and addressing blockers. Like, I know at the startup I was at throughout my time working there, we ended up getting a commuter benefit a gym benefit. For me personally, it was financial insecurity, career suicide, and self-doubt.”. So for those who may have seen anything online, in my online presence, So I'm currently at Google, I work on a pretty small team about 50 people, and it's called jigsaw. Do not stress yourself so much because you will learn other techniques that will also help you when you are there. I'd be happy to. Taking calculated risks is worth it to end up in a career you love. I think taking risks and not being overly selective. I was actually completely blown away. And, again, not everyone can do that. And then as you go through the process, you're going to fall flat on your face. And I really kind of bet on both. I mean, we're definitely spoiled here. So I had to really think it through and think and plan. Awesome. Then as you get larger, and you go to a bigger company like Google, potentially, or any other large tech company, this is development can really vary. Sameer shares the steps he took to make this career transition and what he believes the keys to his successful pivot were. Read more advice on getting a job unrelated to your major. So in many countries around the world, important news is silence and activists are repressed by governments who want to limit free expression. Sameer Syed 13:34 I hope that's okay. I put out some resumes with no response. And finally, if you haven't rated or reviewed the show yet on whichever podcast player you tune in on, I would be super grateful if you could go ahead and do that right now. And I've mentioned this several times on the show and I know if someone listening has listened to I've heard this before but my first job for for a In the tech space was so far from glamorous I like had a job from like Craigslist. When I first got into IT, I had just relocated to a new city where I didn't know anyone, and had no professional network. And before we get into your whole career transformation. But first, instead of having our usual sponsored messages, I want to bring you a special message myself. Please forgive any typos. Do You Have What it Takes to be a Front End Developer? Fortunately, that’s what Sameer came on the podcast to discuss. I didn't even know what to do because I don't know if I can do this. They can be a lot of different things. When you are confident that you have the skills, you can start by looking for an opportunity in small companies and ask for the lowest role. I joined when they had maybe 12 people I left when they were 50. So I encourage a lot of people to actually dig and really understand and talk to people in those functions. Laurence Bradford 2:27 Sameer Syed 3:51 Six ways to break into the tech industry (with little or no … Sameer Syed 17:16 You have to be persistent, you have to be focused and you have to have a clear plan. But I want to dive a bit more into that, like, what were you doing exactly before you decided to make this career transition? What kind of opportunities can I create for myself and for myself, and I started to think I was like, in nine months, if I do Have any solid traction, any solid leads, if I haven't gone anywhere, I should probably take a step back, continue down the path that I'm going down right now, and reconsider. Yeah, so for me specifically, I gave myself about nine months, nine months to about a year, I decided, Okay, I'm starting today, I'm going to start networking. If so, look out for graduate opportunities in software development companies, business consulting companies or tech companies. Sameer Syed 4:38 And I realized it wasn't it really wasn't what my true passion was. Everything you try in your career is going to lead to somewhere new. I was excited by the problem that they were trying to solve in the tech industry. “But the real question is, why haven’t you done it yet? Like, what is it going to look like on my resume, I'm gonna have this terrible gap. We had the chance to speak with Ariana Quinones , a recent graduate working as a financial analyst at a tech company in Silicon Valley, about how she got her start, what it’s like doing a financial rotational program, and what students need to know about working in finance and tech. Be looking for entry level opportunities, and don't be afraid to apply for a position even if they require education. You can really create your own path. It's longer than usual spots. January 8th, 2019 I'm really excited to have you on. Yeah, sure. But circling back now to your own career journey, I wanted to know like now, you know, looking back over the last what it's been like five or six years, right, since you first changed, what key decisions that you made early on, do you think attributed to your success today? That's extremely important. To finish his list, Sameer emphasizes, “The most important thing is networking. Sameer Syed 8:41 So since I know, that's a great question, since I wasn't looking to move into a more technical role, like a software engineer or a product manager. Just do it, get your foot in the door, start learning, take risks, try these new opportunities. In an industry so young as Fintech, where most companies only have a small roster of employees, this is tough. I'm gonna look like I took this big bet I left finance people are gonna think I hated finance. Laurence Bradford 15:32 When I left it was about 80 people give or take, and especially it's less so now but in the early days, there was so much flexibility to move to a different team to try out different things to get involved and different projects and I mentioned one of my fellow colleagues before from from the past, but he started off as a customer support person, and within a year of him working there again company was very small. “I always had an interest in tech and media specifically,” Sameer says. When I went in, he wasn't really thinking far ahead. Those who detect uncertainties in their areas try educating themselves on technology so that when things go wrong, they have a place to lean on. This is truly an indie or a bootstrapped setup. Because I didn't talk about this, but depending on the size of the company, the way you're compensated can be very different. It's a little bit more heavily skewed to equity. And I'm happy to get into some of the more concrete steps if that if you think that can be helpful. To kick the year of, today we'll be learning about one of our favorite topics transitioning into tech from a totally unrelated field. I was a criminal … Most of the companies go for employees that are grandaunts who have studied for four years. So So I stayed for about a year. So So for me, what I did was I actually started to work backwards. And if you're listening to this around the time it comes out, Happy New Year. And real quick, like, did you do anything to level up tech skills or get new skills during this time? You are at least 18 years old with a valid drivers license 3. And I'd caution that happens. Are you know, I'm sure people have heard of the imposter syndrome. And that's a common question, because there's lots of other rules out there to the folks in the tech space here or talk about and it can vary what those roles actually mean. If you want to showcase your tech writing skills, there are master writing jobs available for you, but you may also lack the vital skills that most employers want for a more tech-oriented type of job. Perfect. Exactly. Things that you're accustomed to, but in other ways they try to make it up. No, I actually took a one more additional hop. I had very, I was getting paid very, very, very little. It's definitely very unique in that you're right from a form of financial perspective compensation perspective. When I got over that, it really opened up things for me. But I got over that and that really opened up things for me. Keep in mind, I think, you know, for those listening, if you're looking to make a transition, yours is likely going to be similar. I'm not going to give it my salary. But again, then I really took the time to understand what that opportunity can look like. And that's alley, not Valley. Some people are thinking of trying other fields so that they can secure their future. So in nine months, I want to potentially have an offer maybe three months before that, I potentially want to have a short list of conversations happening. It’s a question that Sameer Syed thought about too while working as an investment banker at JP Morgan. And I was truly scared. The third I would say is understanding the tech space. I don't record in a fancy studio. Anyway, I really, really appreciate all of your support from reviewing the show to sharing with your friends and family to posting about it on social media. And then I'd say most important, last but not least, is networking. He ended up moving to the engineering team. And it was difficult, but I saw the upside in the experience. Lunch on Friday. So you know, you maybe you just have salary equity, that's it and maybe health insurance, but I think the bigger a company gets especially a tech company there can then start to come in, you know, different kinds of bonuses. So if I am not able to have in six months put it this way, if I'm not able to have solid conversations with with really good leads, I may be doing something wrong, because the reality is people go out there looking to change a career, but they do it without a plan. Now why don't we make our friendship official? I would really, really appreciate it! You can turn to learn online by taking short courses or even learn better by doing some projects on your own. Laurence Bradford 21:21 And and the answer is because you have these blockers and these bloggers can be a lot of fun. My college didn’t have any AI specific courses and there weren’t many AI internships going around in Dublin. But a lot of people I'm also kind of laughing cuz there's a lot of folks that are moving into tech to earn more, but I think finance is one of those industries where salaries can be a lot higher or the same or more and there's a lot of bonuses and all that. And I got to the point, about three, four years later, we're starting to really think is this the path that I want to continue down? The second one like I said it was career suicide. Sure. And fortunately, it worked out.”, You’re already taking a leap by pursuing a new career, so embrace that mentality. I think it can look good, you know, you can spin it in a good way. And not everyone can, but the underlying sort of, I guess, idea there is take risks, but do it in a calculated way. I know we've found a break for a few weeks, and I'm really excited for you to hear this one. But what matters is that you keep trying new things. 6 Steps for Your Transition Into Tech. So then with your plan, like after you identify the blockers, what kind of plan did you make for yourself? And that's so that's my work. It may be distribution, you may be working on a hardware product. Another one is just general social pressure, like in your social circles around like, why would you do something like that? There are things you can consider and still get into technology. Or what if the company fails? So it's really doing that research and really understanding what you're getting yourself into. If you want to recap of this episode, you can find the show notes at learntocodewith.me/podcast. Learning tech skills has changed my life for the better. But it worked out. Nonetheless, it was such a pleasant surprise to come across this. Specifically, we're trying to figure out how to disrupt online radicalization. So, step one to breaking into this lucrative profession – get an education. And since I wasn't getting paid a lot, there wasn't that much risk for them. And fortunately, it worked out. networking for new opportunities here in Season 1 of the podcast, Time Management Tips to Help You Break into Tech (S5E10). So it could be quite possible that in the future when you're listening to this, it won't be at that number. I said, Yes, I want to stay. A lot of small companies, things change so quickly. And that's the beauty of at least the tech space. Sameer Syed 24:23 And it certainly wasn't easy. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. You have to know having a degree is not a guarantee of securing a job. And that was a huge risk I took so I was there for about the first three months without any salary. For me personally, it was financial insecurity, career suicide and self doubt. And a lot of people are tackling this. Laurence Bradford 2:43 Sure. You get those points. But what I also love that you mentioned is like with creating your own path. This process is really hard. When you are confident that you have the skills, you can start by looking for an opportunity in small companies and ask for the lowest role. So I can look at opportunities that don't even have that. So, so needless to say, I have my hands full. Built by Laurence Bradford with and . And I think just overcoming just general fears for me, was really difficult. And I would say nine months is probably a lot more than most people probably would give it. For me, it was like getting an mini MBA, go do that for six months, a company fails. Was there something else that led you to technology? And it's really around the idea of the spread of false information. When it comes to how to get into the tech industry with no experience, it doesn’t just happen by accident—you need a plan!“When I think about my own process, I bucket it into general steps,” Sameer says. Get lots of education, so you become more desirable within this highly specialized industry. These aren’t set in stone but should at least be taken into consideration. Uh, let me think about that. Who knows. They both like are very broad can mean so many things and I think it's the same with a lot of roles in tech where like the title at one company could be one thing and The same person with that title and other company, their job could look like entirely different. But if you compare it to any corporation that is extremely small, 300 people, we have organizations here at Google that are 300 people, but that's an entire company. So that that's kind of what really kind of pushed Because I had been working, and I thought about it I've already done for years. And I think people don't realize that these exist. Laurence Bradford 13:23 One of the reasons I've done OK in the tech world is that besides being a geek, I'm fairly personable, which can go a long way when working in IT (or any job, for that matter). That's not true. And you also mentioned Yeah, you gave yourself this timeline, you identify these blockers. How To Get A Tech Sales Job In 2020 (Even With No Experience) Well, I just learned how a company operates. So through machine learning and AI, we've built some tools to Hold platforms really facilitate those conversations. I realized that the Learn to Code With Me podcast was ranking quite high in the iTunes technology category. So my first role, surprisingly, I would call, I'm not gonna call it an internship. If you have computer skill but no experience (or qualifications), the employment agencies will tell you the same old line, "You need experience before anyone will look at you." So for me it worked out but um, it was it was a good experience. So, at least in my experience, and I know, even here working at Google, you do this screening process, you really want to make sure people are very genuine, especially when maybe on their resume. And then three months later, they're going through the fundraising process, and it started to take longer and they gave me the option. Taking the time to be sure you really love the tech field you are pursuing will save you from having to make another job change in a few years. Perfect, right, that makes a ton of sense. See you then. And if you don't have a good plan, you start falling flat on your face, you think you're not cut out for it, right? Laurence Bradford 3:41 And when you're in business development, you're thinking about more strategic, broader, larger opportunities and ways to partner with big organizations. Sameer Syed 20:34 It's not a very obvious reason as to why they're, they're making a career change. Once upon a time, I was digitally unsavvy. About half way through my 3rd year I knew that the only area that I wanted to work in was AI. The smaller the company, when you think about business development, it's a little more I would call it sales. Yeah, I love that. So I was at the initial startup, which was much smaller. So I'm hoping it can inspire and help some of our listeners. Laurence Bradford 10:20 Are you thinking of switching careers and going into the tech industry? Laurence Bradford 26:48 When you actually go on this journey, you need to know what you're looking for,” he advises. But I do think a person could plan for that, and maybe save over the course of like six months or something. I just made this post a little while ago as a response to a user asking about How can I get into IT with no experience? Unless, of course, you’re looking into an area like accounting that can require certain certifications. CDN by StackPath. unclear direction you don't know where to go? If you are capable of teaching yourself, go ahead, and do it. If you continue using the site, we'll assume you're happy with this. You have to know that you will need to have the experience to get any tech job. But when you have toxicity and conversations and you have these trolls, it makes it really hard for individual individuals to engage. And the startup phase is a little different, especially when you go to smaller companies, the compensation structure is very different. And I realized it wasn't. Even if I had left after four months, I think I would have had enough on my resume, I would have enough experience to present potentially spin it into other opportunities. Sameer Syed 12:44 A lot of people don't do that. So it really varies, but a lot of what business development means is working with external organizations strategizing, figuring out ways to actually get more adoption with products or finding unique ways to partner with other organizations to to expand sort of the reach. I joined them in sort of a generalist generalist role. You can take ten that you think is the best, then try your luck. Applying online can sometimes feel like you’re throwing your résumé So even though I work in tech, I would say I don't have a very strong presence online, which is kind of funny. Networking is super important to open up opportunities and really expose yourself. Because if you're too calculated, you're going to only hold yourself back and then I feel like I did that a little bit. 1. Otherwise, you'll give up too soon.”, “People think they know a lot about tech,” Sameer says. Sameer Syed 18:17 I'm gonna start to see Is there a place for me out there in the tech world is are there roles? Still reading? So I took a calculated risk there. The certs will definitely help you. You are willing to w… Spin up a side project, volunteer for a local business, or get an internship. Sameer Syed 26:07 10 year plan, I would bet most people who are coming out of college are making that up, because I totally was. Most transitions are going to require many months. I thought, if I'm gonna do it, I’ve got to do it now.”. There’s never been a better time to get a tech job. Thanks again for coming on the show. “There are parts of our business that require specific degrees, but what surprises people is the variety of degrees you can have and be successful in the finance industry. I would say, you know, there's no one size fits all playbook. I also know that I can learn any technology if i was trained. One of the bigger areas that we're focusing on is to build technology and promote tools that can help promote a free and open Internet,” he explains. So again, I don't want to put the wrong information out there. Even if you decide to stay in your current role for another few years. Listen to his story and career-change advice below! And our goal and mission is to try to tackle some of the toughest problems in the world by using technology and building tools to address those problems. Like the above example of the Clerk turned Programmer, if you have any non-IT business experience, use that experience to help you pivot into an IT job that could take advantage of your experience. If you are in such a situation, you can try setting alerts on sites and ensure the keywords go with an opportunity that you want. But I started to lean a little bit more to finance their around acquisitions, looking at companies to potentially acquire and complement their current tools. And it really caused me to be extra extra selective when transitioning and, and I probably turned down some conversations when I probably shouldn't have because knowing what I know now, I've seen that there is no clear path. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. But what matters is if you're really serious about building a career on your own terms that is, is that you keep trying new things, even if you decide to stay in your current role for another few years. And with tech talent in demand, the tech industry is a jobseeker’s market. This is something I started about six years ago, and the community is now close to about 2000 people. Partly because you're completely switching industries most of the time.”, His own first target was nine months. Laurence Bradford 23:42 Were you looking into other fields? And I feel like following those steps can really help help you do it in a proper way so that you don't potentially just give up in the middle of the process. So I started to set milestones and work backwards.”, However, he cautions not to make your deadlines too tight. And the answer is because you have these blockers. I mean, they can even take multiple years. So can we talk a little bit about what your first tech Job was like, because I know it wasn't working at Google right away. Of course, it took him a few years to arrive at that point, so it leaves the question of exactly how to change career paths. So this can happen a lot, but you got to be nimble and be ready to adjust. So it worked out fortunately. You are in decent physical shape and can lift at least 50lbs multiples times throughout the day. Which is super interesting and, and very valuable for my own in general learning. So I was trying to figure out how do I merge the two How do I get into a field that combines both and and what can I do in that area, so so that's really why I went there. And that was one of the reasons why when I first even started considering making a transition. Awesome. Get 10 tips on how to launch your tech career. And a lot of these bigger tech companies have mature products. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show. So I got to be a part of that whole evolution of growing and bringing a product to market. Find out how I changed my life by teaching myself digital skills here. CompTIA A+. But I kept applying wherever I could, and finally landed an intervi… I want to see this next fundraising round. And now he like leads the internal staff app like pod or what have you. Attend an Industry Organization Meeting. About one week ago from when this episode is going to be aired in January 2019. And it was a good first sort of step into sort of the tech world because it was a early stage startup. And then I say number four Taking the time to research and understand roles that exist in tech, that's extremely important. Sameer Syed 22:35 If there was ever an industry to get into, Information Technology must be it. To be honest, there are a lot of times where producing a season of 20 weekly episodes gets really tough. 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