Re: Advice for a career change...

[Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well there's a fair bit of demand for RPG programmers with a business background ... 



> On Jan 25, 2021, at 4:21 PM, Thomas Garvey <tgarvey@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I suppose this topic may be better served on another list. If so, please advise.
>
> I know of several young people in different industries who want to get into software development.
> They are college educated, fairly accomplished (management) and proven in the retail industry, but seek a career change out of the retail environment.
> They foresee a long recovery with diminishing returns in retail and lack of potential for advancement.
> They have already embarked on self-education in Python but want real world advice on what else might be required to at least gain an entry level position in software development.
> These are proven people with the ability to teach themselves subjects outside their lanes and want advice on how to proceed.
>
> I am too long in the tooth and removed from the human resources pursuit to be confident in any advice I could offer.
>
> So, I turn to this forum.
>
> What to advise? What else besides Python can be absorbed? How to market themselves? How to get that first job? Is now a good time?
>
> -- 
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Thomas Garvey
>
>
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