Ethel Said:

How do you make a career change from education to business?

We Answered:

Starting your own business is the best way to gain the experience you don't have.

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You can very easily do this on a part-time basis while developing complementary options.

Juan Said:

What do you think of a career change from IT to the police?

We Answered:

Mate i can understand where you're coming from. I'm kind of in the same boat as i earn 40k and considered joining just because I love the idea of being a cop and bringing good to the world. But as you say, unfortunately you become too dependant on your income when your on a high salary so presents a big problem money wise.

Try joining the specials firstly and see if its what you really want to do, you choose your own hours and only work about 5 hours a week minimum. Good luck in your career though!
Craig

Tracy Said:

How do I make a career change from back office financial operations to investment banking with only an A.A.S ?

We Answered:

wellmy freind your cdconcern is really good but remember that most companies would really consider experience as the best teacher...few companies really accept people to begin from scratch...but i think your major wresponsibility here is to make sure you really become as creative as possible to gain trust of your bosses...but remember that your seeking for higher positions in the company wont really make the journey to your financial freedom...investment is the best power to yeour financial freedom...you can never really become rich while working for someone else...but i really dont advise you to quit your jog but use it as a steping stone to learn more and aquire more expereince....work to learn but dont work for money

Christine Said:

Looking to make a career change from IT to Financial Analyst or a position with Entertainment and Sports Law?

We Answered:

Go to the store and buy an Excel Guide from Que. Learn about the ODBC driver and the various use of pivot tables and Vlookup.
Those would be the IT techniques necessary in conjunction with tools using SQL.

However, something more is required and that is a good background in Finance and Accounting. If you have an IT degree, I suggest taking a couple of courses first. But the best idea is to get a Masters that will develop your understanding of models. These preliminary ideas I mentioned can at least help you get your foot in the door, working with the data and being coached with formulation.

Now, and most interestingly, you could work at getting into the industry that you desire. Accounting studies offer an excellent background in financial law, and moving into the industry that you prefer, you could continue as an analyst, or then go to Law School. These choices are yours. Best of Luck and prayer for your success.

Updated 1/24/07
This information was on Monster:
In her white paper, Hass, project management practice leader at Management Concepts, a training and consulting firm, says the skills and knowledge areas in which business analysts should be proficient include:

Systems engineering concepts.

Modeling techniques.

Requirements documentation and management.

Technical writing.


Cost/benefit analysis.

Business case development.

This broad range of technical, business and leadership skills can be a challenge for techies as well as for the organizations seeking to hire business analysts with the right mix of expertise. "[Business analysts] aren't hatched," says Brule, adding that many companies are struggling with converting IT workers into business analysts

Melissa Said:

Career change from Management Consulting to IT?

We Answered:

With 7 years of experience under your belt and the additional value of management consulting, I think your transition into IT consulting could be rather smooth. A technical degree is not required, though. What is really important is that you can clearly communicate how your technical expertise will benefit an employer who is looking for someone with your skills.

I would suggest checking online job sites, just to get an idea of the types of jobs that interest you. Then, review your current resume/job history, note the technical skills (hardware/software/training/documentatio… that you have acquired that seem to fit these types of jobs and begin building a resume that tailors your technical skills to the skills that the employers are looking for. Note: people skills are always a plus, even in IT!

Because IT is a constantly changing industry, with new technologies entering the market so often, employers will be particularly interested in the types of hardware or software that you have worked with. If you have been working in a technical support role for a number of years and with fairly recent technologies, you will be surprised at how well you may match up to certain jobs.

Also, if you have friends or colleagues already in IT, you may find it helpful to inquire about what they do on a daily basis and let them know of your interest in entering the field. It's time to start networking among IT folks!

Finally, joining an IT-based organization or signing up for an IT-based publication will keep you well informed about what is going on in the IT industry.


Hope this helps!