🎯 From “I Know Nothing” to “I Got My First Job in IT” – How My Journey Started (And How Yours Can Too)
It was a Monday. Just another day. I was sitting in front of my laptop, half a cup of cold coffee next to me, with a Google tab open where I had typed:
“how to start a career in IT with no experience?”
I was 19, just out of high school, and apart from spending sleepless nights playing NFS, Counter-Strike, or GTA, I had no real connection to the tech world. But something about it pulled me in. I loved the idea of building things. Of understanding what goes on behind a game, an app, a line of code.
I had no formal education in the field, no coding skills, but I kept asking myself:
“Can I really be a part of that world?”
That’s how it all began. With one question. And a healthy dose of uncertainty.
🔍 I Asked Myself a Simple Question: “What Do I Actually Enjoy?”
I started thinking about what truly excited me in IT. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to code or design interfaces. What I did know was that I liked solving problems, understanding how things worked, and being part of something real.
You don’t need to have all the answers right away. It’s okay to be curious and confused at the same time. That just means you’re alive.
🎓 I Had No Diploma, No Clear Direction — But I Had the Will to Learn
In the beginning, everything felt unclear. I didn’t have a tech degree, no step-by-step plan, not even any strong technical skills.
But I had one thing: a genuine desire to learn. To figure out, step by step, how I could become part of the world that fascinated me so much.
I had no idea where to start. I hit play on random YouTube tutorials. Then I discovered platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and Google Career Certificates. I got lost in videos about Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript — not really knowing if that was “the right direction.”
But I made a promise to myself: the mess doesn’t matter. What matters is that I keep moving. That I learn something new every single day.
And slowly, the puzzle started to make sense. Not because it was easy, but because I was consistent.
That’s the lesson I carry with me today: learning is not a destination — it’s a way of life.
🔧 I Built Things — Even If No One Asked Me To
My first “project” was a shopping list app for my mom. Then a simple website for a friend who’s a photographer. Then I built a To-Do List clone. Nobody paid me for these things. But every line of code was a brick in my growing portfolio.
I opened a GitHub account and uploaded everything. I started posting on LinkedIn about what I was learning. At first, I didn’t have a community — but slowly, I started connecting with others like me.
🧭 I Found Experience in Unexpected Places
I applied for internships. Got rejected. A lot. But I kept going. I volunteered for an organization that needed someone to redesign their website. It wasn’t paid, but I learned so much.
I realized that every bit of experience, no matter how small, counts. You don’t have to wait for your first job to “start.”
You can start now, with what you have.
🧑💻 I Built My CV, My LinkedIn — and My Courage
I went through 10 versions of my CV. Every piece of feedback helped. I learned how to write clearly: what I know, what I’ve done, and what I’m willing to learn. I linked my GitHub projects. I designed a personalized LinkedIn banner and began posting, commenting, showing up.
I wasn’t an “expert,” but I was visible.
And guess what? That made a difference.
🧠 I Didn’t Know Everything — But I Showed I Care
At interviews, I was honest: “I don’t know everything yet, but I care. I learn fast. I love working with people.”
They didn’t choose me because I was the best coder.
They chose me because I was curious, open, and had already proven I could teach myself.
Soft skills — communication, attitude, adaptability — opened more doors for me than any programming language ever could.
📅 I Knew This Was a Marathon, Not a Sprint
I didn’t get my first “yes” overnight. But when it came, after months of work, it meant the world to me. And it was just the beginning. A career in IT isn’t something you “find.”
It’s something you build, day by day, project by project, one conversation at a time.
🧭 What I Learned Along the Way
If I had to sum it all up in a few takeaways, it would be this:
- Be honest with yourself: what excites you?
- Learn consistently — courses, tutorials, mentors
- Build your own projects — show what you know, even with no experience
- Look for experience — internships, volunteering, hackathons
- Make your work visible — GitHub, LinkedIn, a portfolio
- Invest in your mindset — curiosity, empathy, persistence
- Don’t wait for permission: start now
🤝 Let’s Connect
If you see yourself in my story, I want to tell you something important:
I won’t promise you a job overnight. I won’t promise an easy road to a successful career.
But I can promise this: I’ll be here — whenever you need advice, encouragement, or someone to talk to.
And together, I’m sure we’ll find the right path for your career.
Reach out. Tell me your story. Share where you are now — and where you dream of going.
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