how to get a job in tech in 2024 with NO experience or tech degree | my journey + tips

Sharing with you guys how exactly I was able to break into tech with no prior experience or tech degree! I take you through how I got through the interview process, the importance of negotiation, and a few tips for navigating through a career switch journey of your own! This is for the people looking at tech jobs with no degree or experience. I hope this helps!

I feel like this is definitely something I've been wanting to create for a long time so it feels good to finally share this HUGE piece of my story with everyone. Switching from healthcare to tech changed my life and I hope this video gives you insight as to how it can change your life too 💛🌱

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00:00 what you're getting yourself into (intro)
00:56 my degree and why i chose it
02:32 how the pandemic changed my career plans
03:38 my current role: support engineer
04:30 my secret weapon for breaking into tech
05:49 what to do after you get THIS in tech ~ the interview process
07:49 securing your bag ~ negotiation
08:43 tip 1 for breaking into tech
09:27 tip 2 for breaking into tech
09:57 tip 3 BE YOUR OWN CHEERLEADER
10:34 if you haven't subscribed, wyd?

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i'm riki, a bay area-raised 27 year old engineer. at the height of the pandemic, i decided to make a career switch from healthcare to tech and wanted to share my journey with others. i believe i'm not the only one who's gone through this transition, and my hope is that my experiences can help other people who may be going through the same things. i love tech, fitness, and all things lifestyle, including sharing my journey as a first-time homeowner, wedding planning, and more. thanks for letting me share my life with you and tuning into my digital diary!

follow my journey for more videos on my career switch from healthcare to tech, how i'm navigating through post-grad life, my fitness journey, and how i'm able to incorporate hobbies like gaming into my 9-5 work schedule 💛

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[createdbyriks]

it was a struggle to film bc I was still recovering from COVID but I reeeeally wanted to get this out! I’ve been in tech for 2.5 years and so happy to finally talk about the journey that genuinely changed my life 👩🏽‍💻🫶🏼 hope you enjoyed! ~

[LeilaSaifi]

Sis said “no degree” meanwhile has a degree… doesn’t matter if it’s not a degree in that specific field. Still a degree. Interviewers still take that into consideration.

[chloeshih]

wait a minuteeee this is such a great video!! so well spoken <3 thank you for sharing riks!!

[TheNerdiBarbieDoll]

Can you make a more detailed video of how you translated your skills on your resume and what kind of questions they asked in each stage of the interview process?

[sw]

Thanks for sharing your journey in such a clear and transparent manner!

[ayeeitsmelie]

MY GIRL 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 love this content about hearing your transition into and love YOU so much!!! keep it coming!!

[alexandrammr]

Great vid ❤ and such a great journey into tech, I love squiggly career stories!

[lostdumpling]

🦥 great video riks! very informative and well articulated!!

[danielcwik]

Thanks for your helpful tips on referrals and interviews

[reyperez]

Thanks for sharing your story!
This gives me hope that I can accomplish my dream of breaking into cybersecurity

[CaptainDouchie]

what does a support engineer do tho? sounds like fancy title for tech support which isnt bad for a starting point but im just curious whats the actual job scope

[Euphorica]

How do you understand the code you are looking at ?

[danielcwik]

I am trying to get in tech because I have history degree and some warehouse experience.

[kanamenoname]

Do you have any tips for those of us who have no connections in the industry?

[muazhossain]

can i ask how the cs minor helped you? im currently in a similar situation where im studying econ with a cs minor and i wanted to get into data science but i genuinely curious and confused how i can utilize or leverage this and what pathway should i take

[josenieves]

are you willing to give paid personal tech classes via FaceTime or email or what ever would help just asking cause im looking to switch careers. right now im a Dental Assistant.

[Beautifullysaid]

Do you need a diploma to get into tech??

[TheKendeHD]

okay to summarize the video “how to get a job in tech 2024 with no experience or tech degree”

1) have a computer science minor
2) have a friend working in tech
3) use that friend as a referral to possibly get an interview
4)be a cute girl and pray you get an interview 👍👍

[JennaHong]

There’s no way our first job after college is our meant to be job. This was so helpful in learning more about changing industries especially into tech 🥹🥳🥳