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September 28, 2007 at 01:35 AM
ash-post

Need advice..30 yr old female switching over to IT career..is it too late?

by ash-post . Updated 13 years, 6 months ago

Hi,
I’m looking at moving into an IT career (network/system administration) and need some advices on whether this would be a wise decision.

I have been working in the media industry for a number of years as TV assistant editor, video editor and new media technical operator.

Would it be too late at the age of 30 to switch career especially if I don’t have any working history in the IT industry, although I’ve had plenty of experiences with computers at my current job – hardware/software installation, setting up office networks, troubleshooting tech issues – I’m sort of the unofficial tech person at work.

And also being female, what are the chances of getting a job in IT? I have a B.A degree and would be looking at getting the required IT certification.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Ashley

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