It’s been a long time since I shared the students’ experience of changing careers with you. Some people may think that their stories have nothing to do with them, but they can also resonate with some people and help those students who are struggling with employment anxiety find their goals and directions. Similar age, same occupation, similar pressure... On the way to switch to software testing to pursue a better life, they are both a point and a strength.
The outstanding students we are going to introduce today are from the Chengdu campus. In 2017, Xiao Tang graduated from the school with a major in financial management. Like most of his classmates, he followed the rules and found a job corresponding to his major. He became a bank teller. A year later, he moved to a factory to do finance. In the follow-up work, Xiao Tang gradually discovered that the low salary of grassroots financial positions is a common problem, especially the phenomenon that the company brings money into the group. Even if he improves his business level and work ability, he still has no chance of promotion and salary increase.
Xiao Tang thought of changing careers, but the city he was in had few opportunities, and the result of impulsive resignation was likely to be unemployment. Knowing that a former colleague went to Huizhi Power to learn Java development, and developed well after switching to the Internet, under the recommendation of a colleague, Xiao Tang came to the Chengdu campus to inquire about the situation with the mentality of giving it a try.
Through the introduction of the teachers in the campus, Xiao Tang has a relatively clear understanding of the development trend of the Internet and employment prospects. And combined with my actual situation, the software testing salary is enough, and I don’t often stay up late and work overtime, which is more in line with Xiaotang’s work expectations, so I finally chose to switch to software testing.
When you are new to new knowledge, you will inevitably feel confused. Xiao Tang does not understand the difficulties in programming and interface in class. After class, he will consult teachers and classmates in time, and usually spend time reviewing and consolidating. .
"Ms. Li Jie's explanation and rhythm of the enlightenment stage courses are very good, and it will not make people feel nervous and cross-border when learning new things. Teachers Yang, Shao and other teachers are very familiar with database, Liunx, Python, interface performance and The financial special content can be explained and introduced in a more comprehensive way in class, with emphasis on after-class review and homework quality inspection. In addition, the head teacher, Mrs. Xiao Meng, is also very responsible and often supervises and encourages everyone.”
Xiao Tang also took the mock interview seriously, optimizing his resume and adjusting his status. Under the guidance and recommendation of the employment teacher, I worked steadily all the way, and successfully passed the interview to get the 11k offer.
Here, Xiao Tang, who is already working, also shared his workplace experience with us. "I often use Postman and Linux commands in my work for interface debugging, log tracking, and bug location. Databases, jira, etc. are also necessary tools for software testing. You must be familiar with the use case design method, and you must expand and learn more at ordinary times. Other knowledge. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to cultivating the communication and recording skills of personnel such as developers and products. The efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of communication are very important. The determination of problem location and responsible party will directly determine whether your task can be completed .”
About changing careers, Xiao Tang wants to tell his juniors:
Since time and cost are wasted, you must calm down and study hard. The process of accumulating knowledge is very important.
The resume and interview must be well prepared, especially the resume, you can ask the employment teacher to help guide and adjust.
Whether it is study or work, you must ask more questions, so that you can continue to improve and improve. This is the meaning of learning.
Therefore, when switching to IT and the Internet, zero foundation will never be an obstacle or a restriction. As long as you give yourself more opportunities and challenges, I believe you will grow more and gain more.