I would like some advice as to how to go about entering the IT management field. I have been in the Navy for the past 8 years in a non-non IT role. I have been working in Aviation Electronics, and I currently teach new acession sailors about Avionics systems.
In October I will be receiving a BS in MIS while still on active duty. I will be leaving the service, to the disappointment of my superiors, in March of next year. I will be relocating to the Chicago area from Virginia the same time.
I really want a shot in the business, but I have some anxiety over the fact that I will be a 31 year old recent college grad, with 3 children who need to eat. I have a Master Training Specialist designation, which is basically the Navy’s version of CTT. I haven’t earned any certs, because I haven’t had the experience and don’t want to be looked at like a paper tiger.
Could anyone offer any advice on my transition?