How hard it is to change careers, from a Technical Service Advisor (Insurance) to Data Analyst or Business Analyst or Intelligence? I am really struggling to get another job in another industry.
Looks like I am no good for other things.
What would you do?

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I would look at the skills that they are looking for those roles. Learn PowerBI? I'm not sure what other programs/languages you would need to learn 🤷‍♀️

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Hmm maybe look at some job descriptions for those types of roles to see what else you'd need to add to your skillset

If you want to break into tech, teach yourself how to code. Languages and programs are the only way you can get in without a relevant degree, and they're the information you need to open up multiple opportunities in a new industry. Just my advice.

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Its not impossible, I have seen many people do it. I would just make sure to tailor your resume to any position that you are looking to apply to.

You need to learn the basic function of the role. Even those who have experience have a hard time getting themselves hired. But it is indeed not impossible as what IA1 says.

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