Complete roadmap for successfully transitioning to a new career field.
| From | To | Difficulty | Timeline | Key Skills Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Services | Product Companies | Medium | 6-12 months | DSA/Algorithms, System Design, LeetCode Practice |
| Engineering | MBA/Management | Medium | 2-3 years | CAT/GMAT Prep, Leadership Experience, Communication |
| IT | Data Science | Medium | 6-12 months | Python, Statistics, Machine Learning |
| Non-Tech | Tech | High | 12-18 months | Programming, DSA, Projects Portfolio |
| IT | Product Management | Medium | 6-12 months | Product Sense, Analytics, Communication |
| Corporate | Freelancing | Medium | 3-6 months | Client Management, Self-Marketing, Financial Planning |
Identify your transferable skills and interests. Take personality and aptitude tests.
Understand job requirements, salary ranges, and growth prospects.
List skills you need vs skills you have. Create a learning roadmap.
Take courses, certifications, and build projects in the new field.
Create work samples, case studies, or projects that demonstrate new skills.
Connect with people in target industry. Attend meetups and events.
Reframe experience to highlight transferable skills for new role.
Target companies open to career changers. Consider lateral moves.
