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I have researched this unsuccessfully to no gain countless times , learnt python , learnt SQL , am really good with Excel and can code a little in VBA .
However the best way i would recommend would be to pick up an internship (something i can't do coz well need the money from my consulting job [ NOT THAT GREAT] ) , i have just started studying for my GRE and have my fingers crossed because i am trying to change my field of work after 3 years.
If you haven't had the chance to and can manage to get a job in the shittiest company in the field that gives you hands on experience. You can learn all the languages in the world but if you don't know how to apply them in reality then you aren't going to get very far.
Best of Luck buddy and do post back the route you take.
Also have access to these courses on Udemy.com they sometimes have GREAT sales.
I highly suggest reading "48 days to the work you love" by Miller.
Its an easy read and helps you determine what you want to do. Amazon
Went through something like this recently. I’m 36. Never second guess having ambitions. Just have a plan and can articulate them. Also don’t be a dick. That never helps your case.
First, have a plan. Know what you want or at least an idea. Is it a specific role? Do you know what you need to learn / gain experience with in order to get it? What stretch assignments can you do and who can your shadow to build experience?
Second, start thinking about other employers who might be able to offer what you want. If you can, reach out to managers there to talk about your career aspirations. Your current employer is not the only way to grow. You don’t owe them anything more than a day’s work for a day’s pay.
Third, pull your manager aside and bluntly but professionally tell them what you want. Ask for their advice on how to get there, tell them what you’re doing on your own to build experience and ask for stretch assignments. Ideally, make a plan together that has deliverables on both sides.
Finally, see #2. Have a backup plan and be prepared to leave. There may be lots of reasons (budget for example) they can’t promote you that are beyond your immediate manager’s control. Alternatively, maybe your employer is taking you for granted and you are most valuable to them where you are. Or maybe there’s a personality conflict between you and your manager. If any of these is the case you’re not getting promoted, so it’s best to consider other options.
This book really helped put things into perspective for me. I still didn’t get the promotion I was looking for but have now taken a lateral move to build more experience (sometimes change is good). I figure if I’m not on track in a year I’ll go to the competition.
Good luck!
[edit] also if you want to be client facing, I suggest learning some sales skills.
A bit late but on top of the advice already in this post, I have a few tips on creating a conversation.
Simple but gold, ask : how's your day going? Its not too personal, its not too informal.. People will either blow some steam off and tell you about the shit thats come their way (always a nice way to get involved with helping someone out if its ongoing), or they will tell you how well it's going and whats put a smile on their face.
Leading on from 1. The trick to any conversation is to listen. It gets you much further than talking. And I mean attentively listen, don't think about what you're cooking for dinner last, give your undivided attention and let your brain just soak the information in.
Charisma on Command is a great channel for picking up some social tips and the bible for this subject is How To Win Friends and Influence People. Would recommend giving them a try. Im the definition of an Introvert, things I have learned from sources like these have really helped to come out of my shell.
Last point, a good manager may notice you're a little quite but they will also notice that the chap is a little talkative. Being talkative is only 1 skill and can have a negative impact on a team if its focused on more social conversations. Some talking can be good but too much is bad. If you arent a natural talker then thats fine, you can't use what you don't have. Learn what you have and use that.
Good luck out there my man, remember you're great just the way you are
If you're set on getting into web dev then look at doing freecodecamp, it has a big community and people are finding jobs after - but you need to do the work and build a portfolio. Get a github account and store your projects their publicly. It's free.
Start talking to people in the industry to get an idea about the gaps they need to fill. If you want to just have a hobby related to sports, definitely go and start a podcast or website. But if you truly want to carve out a meaningful (and full-time) career in sports, you're going to have to find a niche or area you can apply yourself in.
I've found that sports industry folks are generally open to connecting and talking about their experiences.
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I also would recommend this book about the sports industry after the pandemic for some more ideas: https://www.amazon.com/Post-Pandemic-Guide-Finding-Job-Sports/dp/B096LMV4KB
Tell them everything they want to hear to get the job.
Get "101 Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions" by Ron Fry. This has helped me get every corporate job I've had in the past 20 years. And I'm autistic. All you need to do is read it cover to cover, then again the evening before the interview. It basically teaches you how to answer their sometimes inane questions. Basically, they're trying to see how you think. These are amazing answers.
There's this book called So Good They Can't Ignore You, you should check it out. It basically talks about how skills trumps passion in the quest for work.
Sure! This is it: https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling
I also advise this book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SEKMS8/ref=oh_aui_d_detailpage_o05_?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There's this book called So Good They Can't Ignore You, you should check it out. It basically talks about how skills trumps passion in the quest for work.
I am in a similar situation. I have spent my summers working for my family business. I worked at the assembly, warehouse, R&D you name it. I think its important to understand the people that you work with, understand their day-to-day jobs and really know your company.
Start with the product, learn every detail of the process it goes through to become a final product. You will also build a good relationship with your workers that is important too.
Once you feel confident, dive into management. Accountants and marketing people are the backbone of the business. Know what they are doing, their strategies. Learn how financing works in the company and who you are selling your products. Make some cold-calls to new customers, learn the trick of the trade.
Only once you really know how things work, set a goal! Say "I will grow this company 2 times the size it is today!" - its easier said than done.
If you didnt receive a former education in business, here are my top sources where I learnt a lot:
These books wont tell you how to run your grandfather's business but they will tell you what a business is/does and how you can steer it. The rest is creativity, hard work and vision.
Hope this helps!
This is a great book for finding what rocks your world!! Good luck on your interview, let me know how it went!! https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lamp-Setting-People-Goals/dp/060980166X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1467890587&sr=1-1&keywords=the+magic+lamp