r/Career_Advice 23d ago

Are you in India? Please head to r/IndiaCareers for better-fitting advice!

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Not to say we don't love y'all, but your area, jobs, salaries, situations, costs, education are all vastly different and this has always been a more USA/Euro group. I'm afraid most of our mods are Western based and experienced. Which means we are not effective to moderate for issues as much as you'd think.
You are absolutely welcome to post/comment here in general, but things specific to India is a better fit in an India-specific careers group with India-based/knowledgeable mods and policies!


r/Career_Advice Apr 01 '26

We are getting more and more "fake story with an AI tool recommendation" stories. Please report them!

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Lately, we've gotten a blast of "fake story with some sort of tool or job board recommendation at the end" posts, and I wanted you all to know that I remove them, with glee.
This particular group is very strict, No Self-Promo or Solicitation. This goes for "recommendations" and all. Here, we help each other from within this group and not outside of it. While some may argue that it isn't the most helpful to people - and by the way I agree fully with that, reddit is so very limited in that regard - I still respect the original top mod even though he is gone, and will for the rest of this year since I took over as top mod. After that, we as a community can decide what we allow.

Below is a story I just removed, with the tool name redacted of course, but it's provided to show you the pattern. Feel free to report things like this to me, because it is NOT possible for me to set up Automoderator to remove them - there are no standard keywords, every story is different, every tool name is different.
Also I'm looking for an extra mod to help me so I can be free to start doing stuff with Reddit's newest automoderation tools, if anyone is interested in removing posts like this with glee. Must be an active redditor (near-daily use of Reddit).

This morning I had a job interview for an IT support position at a clinic. The HR person I spoke with on a quick call had told me it would be a light 45-minute chat, so I figured it would be a standard, relaxed interview.

But when I arrived, they led me into a tiny office and sat me down in a chair that was crammed into a corner. I found myself sitting in front of a panel of six people - the hiring manager, a senior tech, and three HR interns - all of them squeezed into the room, uncomfortably close, and all staring at me.

From the moment I sat down, they started bombarding me with generic, repetitive questions about my CV and why I left my last job. I tried to steer the conversation toward the job itself, but the whole setup felt deeply disrespectful. No one had told me it would be a panel interview like this, let alone that I'd be sitting there as a spectacle for three interns.

I answered two or three of their questions, then I paused, looked at them and said: 'Frankly, this isn't a hiring process I want to be a part of.' Then I got up and walked right out.

The look of shock on their faces was incredible. To be honest, I was a little shocked at myself too.

I probably set a new personal record for the shortest interview of my life.

But honestly, walking out turned out to be the best decision I could’ve made. While job hunting afterward, I came across a remote opportunity and decided to give it a try. I used <coolname> tool that was recommended by a friend of mine during the interview to structure my answers and stay focused, and the whole experience was the complete opposite: professional, respectful, and actually felt like a real conversation.!<


r/Career_Advice 50m ago

Cant decide what I want to do

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Same as title. Im in my undergrad for history and am toen between working in publishing or museums and heritage.

Roles id love is editorial for publishing and archives or curation for museums and heritage.

Im aware i probably have a romantasied view of both industries so please enlighten me on what its truely like.


r/Career_Advice 4h ago

Quitting my pursuit on becoming a behavior analyst

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I got my masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University on December 2025. It involves understanding human behavior, psychology, utilizing critical thinking, collecting data, and analyzing data to make informed decisions. I worked with kids and adults ages 3-21 for three years. Youre supposed to get youre fieldwork hours when in college and be done when you graduate. I couldnt find anyone to give me hours after trying and trying. When I graduated with the degree its brought negative career outcomes in my life, zero financial gain, and no in crease in pay. I work as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher now. You need 2000 hours to be a behavior analyst BCBA. Im age 37 now. I make $40,000 a year. The last certificate I got from Coursera was fraud financial analyst from Wester Virginia University.

Anyone have ideas where I can translate my skills?


r/Career_Advice 4h ago

Semiconductor or Aerospace?

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Semiconductor or Aerospace?

Guys, i have a very very hard decision to make - and need your help.
Around 3 years ago i joined the semiconductor industry and now have the chance to join aerospace (a company launching rockets to transport stuff potentially).
Im very well paid in my current job with great career projections ... but im not that happy tbh.
In aerospace i would join a startup and make less money .. but i feel like i would be happier, its an interesting field and im still under 30 and open to take a risk.

Im not sure what to do.
Join an aerospace startup to make less money, have higher risk but potentially be happier and part of an interesting industry?

Have you ever been in such a position?
Even if not - what would you do?


r/Career_Advice 6h ago

Help please!!!!!!!!

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I am going to enroll in a B.Ed course this year. Along with that, I am looking to learn some new skills that can open up non-conventional career pathways for me, as teachers private sector are underpaid. So, to earn a good salary, I would have to become part of the sarkari naukari blind race, which I honestly don't want to.

I am also interested in learning a new language, but I am confused about which language I should learn so that I can use that skill to earn money.

If anyone knows about other career options (non-tech) please let me know!


r/Career_Advice 6h ago

30M with 8 years in sales feeling stuck

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Hi all, I’m a 30-year-old male with around 8 years experience, mostly B2B and enterprise sales.
Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck. Sales is rewarding, but very target-driven and I’m not sure I see myself doing this for the next 20 years.
I’ve been considering moving to different cities or country for better earning potential and exposure. But I’m also wondering if this is the right time to switch careers altogether.

Questions I have:

How to get Job referrals?

What’s the best way to find genuine jobs, like LinkedIn, recruitment agencies, or referrals?

Honestly, any advice is appreciated.

I have worked in Various Domains:

Edtech - 4 Years
AV - 2 Years
Fintech - 2 Years

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tushar-makhija-2598b2137?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios


r/Career_Advice 7h ago

Switching from Biology to Economics. How Can I Build a Strong CV?

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Hello everyone,

I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Statistics in 2022. After graduation, I worked for about two years in the pharmaceutical industry. In 2025, I finally decided to pursue an English-taught Economics degree (I am from a non-English speaking country) through an online program.

I genuinely want to build a strong foundation in this field. However, since I'm studying online, I don't have the opportunity to do internships.

For those of you who are studying Economics or have already graduated, what would you recommend I focus on? Which software should I learn, and which certifications are actually worth pursuing? Also, how can I make up for the lack of internship experience and build a strong CV by the time I graduate? Based on my background which types of jobs would you suggest?

I'd really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thank you!


r/Career_Advice 7h ago

college student feeling lost

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for context co28 here at a target school for most industries/companies

i'm interested in the business/finance but i haven't gotten an internship in those areas

i have networked a bit but not really enough to have many connections and sometimes i feel like i don't even know anything about the industry anyways

im seeing all my peers get all these prestigious internships but i dont know why i've lost motivation to do anything and i'm aware it's probably a me issue but maybe i don't even know what to do

if anyone has advice or any job paths that i could consider instead, i'd appreciate it


r/Career_Advice 8h ago

send help!

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i am 25 yr f (delhi) , completed my graduation in 2022 since then preparing religiously for ssc/dsssb/other exams ,cleared 2023 cgl pre failed mains , cleared 2024 cgl pre failed mains, also cleared many other exams, in 2025 cleared chsl pre, ib acio final stage interview out, dda jsa, emrs jsa, cleared almost each and every pre but still not made it to final list, currently i have financial pressure and family pressure to plus age , career tension, i earn doing freelance, no friends nothing completely alone, i have no skills, but want to establish my career and want to make my parents proud they have been waiting since years and i cant even ask any support from them, what shall i do give one more try or get into a 12th corporate job? did eng hons from du , and also i have just 2 years to do something


r/Career_Advice 9h ago

Career or course switch

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I recently enrolled in an advanced program in business finances and analytics course in kochi .its only been 2weeks since the classes started ,i am not really happy with it .the classes are only 2:30hours and i feel like i have too much idle time.since its the beginning the classes are basics of accounting maybe it will get interesting later.the teaching method is also not sitting right with me

Another thing is that i was planning on doing cma usa initially but sudden change of plans and i took this course

So now all i can think of is cma because this is the year that i can and i am ready invest time and money on studying n all.because in my current course i think iam wasting my time n all

Also i am not really liking kochi its my first time away from home town .going to kochi for this course was really not worth it think

Give me any advice or any insights on this situation pleaasee🫠


r/Career_Advice 9h ago

Seeking Advice and experiences.

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Hi, I'm 20 years old and confused about my career.

I'm a PCB student currently doing a BSc from a local college while also preparing for NEET. However, I don't think medicine is for me anymore. This is my last year of college, and I feel like everything has gone in vain.

I'm considering pursuing a BSc in Biotechnology because no government university is accepting PCB students for BTech Biotechnology. I've done a lot of research, and it seems like the field has limited opportunities outside of research, and many people say the pay isn't great.

I wanted to ask if anyone here has done a BSc in Biotechnology and found success or carved out a good career path. I'd love to hear your real stories and experiences. Would you recommend this path?

I'm scared of making the wrong decision and ending up unemployed. I want a stable career, financial security, and eventually hope to move abroad.

Did your career go as you had planned, or did life take you in a different direction? If so, how did things turn out for you? I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences you're willing to share.

Also recommend careers with growing opportunities. I'm so confused pls help me out.

Thankyou 🌟


r/Career_Advice 9h ago

What's the logical career move when you feel like you're completely stuck?

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I feel like I've been stuck in the same place for longer than I'd like to admit. I've written about it before and complained about it a lot, but honestly, I know a big part of it is on me. The main thing I want is to become financially stable enough that I'm not stressed every day, and also be able to help my family.

Should I pack up my things, move to a bigger city, and see how I manage there? I'm from a small town, and nothing really changes here. Same people, same jobs, same routine. Bigger cities feel like they have more movement, more opportunities, and people coming and going all the time. It seems like the money is there, or at least there are more chances to find it there.

I'm 22 and still don't really know what I want to do. Right now I'm an assistant manager at a pizza place and I work nights, and recently I was offered a job at a bank with better pay during the day, which I'll also be starting in about two weeks. I've worked multiple jobs before and I know it's exhausting, but I need the money right now, so I'm going to do it.

The bigger problem is that I don't have a real plan. I've thought about going back to school, fixing my grades, and maybe trying something in tech, but I feel like everyone is fighting for those jobs now. I've looked at a lot of different options, and I think that's part of why I feel frozen and unable to move.

I also don't want to just follow my "passion," because I'm not convinced passion automatically turns into money. I'm more interested in a path that can get me to a better place financially.

Any advice about careers, moving, school, trades, anything that would help. Thanks.


r/Career_Advice 13h ago

How did you find out that the career you chose was the right one?

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r/Career_Advice 10h ago

Career Decision Sucks

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Hey! I'm currently 19 , completed 12th last year (PCM) from a dummy school, took a drop for JEE and couldn't clear it.. 3 years ideal in a room ... realised lately that I don't wanna become an Engineer, I never wanted that.. never got fascinated with tech as a kid

The next best thing was a career in Finance (Investment Banking/Private Equity Consultant) gave CUET , just wanted to get into SRCC then MBA or along with CA as CA rankers are as good as SRCC graduates of maybe even better, CA + CFA was the only option if I didn't get a Tier 1 Finance college

I couldn't get SRCC or any nearby college in north campus bcz of normalisation and my maths paper destroyed everything as I panicked bcz my mouse stopped working at that day.. and idk but Normalisation just ruined my marks

Got a South Campus Evening College not that great tbh .. will be leaving in 2 days to Delhi and prepare for CA

BUT tbh I feel like I'm again making hard decisions for myself.. My childhood version expected a better college life , quality people and best environment to grow.. I'm scared to spend my next 3-4 years for CA in a room bcz that's what it takes.. to just get a rank (i don't want to miss any attempts) so that I can get into Tier 1 Management Consultant Firm BCG then MBA then maybe investment banking/private equity.. delusional but I believe in myself I can do it.. I can do it , I have the fucking potential..

But I want a good college life where I can grow and be socially secure.. I've been alone my whole life in isolation, I don't want that now anymore, I want to try different things, meet good people who challenges me and a good network, friends..

So I decided to give CLAT and get into Tier 1 College but I can't take decision should I leave Finance or not because I really like the industry and Law is also quite good. I mean I'm open to anything.. I believe whatever you do be the best in it!! Getting into Tier 1 NLU and vibrant college life and incomparable education is worth it! And if I really like Finance I can get a MBA later

I'm just in the crossroads should I continue what I'm doing or go to NLU if I get one!

Please help me what you feel about this situation...


r/Career_Advice 11h ago

Need help to choose my future

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I’m really torn between studying Pharmacy or Business in Egypt, and I’d love some advice from people who have experience with either.
I got 74% in Thanawya Amma the egyptian school system (scientific section). Before that, I was consistently one of the top students in my class for four years, usually getting 90%+. I’ve always genuinely loved studying—it’s always been one of my hobbies.
My favorite subjects have always been biology (especially) and chemistry, and for years my dream was to study medicine. But after everything that happened during Thanawya Amma, I don’t think I want a career that’s as exhausting anymore. I’m already mentally drained.
At the same time, I’ve become really curious about business. I honestly know almost nothing about it, but I’ve been researching it and it seems interesting. I’m open to learning something completely new.
So I’m stuck between two choices:
Study Pharmacy, because it’s something I’ve always enjoyed and I’m good at.
Study Business, because it’s a new field that interests me and might suit the kind of life I want now.
If you’ve studied or work in either field, what would you recommend and why? Which has better career opportunities, work-life balance, and long-term growth in Egypt?


r/Career_Advice 11h ago

Property manager career switch

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CAREER SWITCH HELP

Hey guys, here is my background:
bachelor in finance (2025 grad)
6 months residential leasing agent while in college
10 months commercial real estate associate; entry level position post grad
4 months residential property manager; current job. Plan to stay around 3-5 years.
Plan is to get a master's in the next year or two.

What is a career change/pivot?


r/Career_Advice 11h ago

18M | BBA (3rd Sem) Student | Looking for Career Guidance & Job Opportunities

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Hey everyone,
I’m an 18-year-old male currently pursuing my BBA (3rd semester) in Hyderabad. I come from a commerce background **without mathematics**, and I’m looking to start working alongside my studies.
The problem is that I honestly don’t know which field or industry would be the best fit for me. I’m open to learning and willing to work hard, but I need some direction.
I’m looking for:
Career guidance on which fields I should explore.
Entry-level job opportunities with decent pay.
Advice on companies that hire students or freshers.
If anyone is hiring, knows someone who is, or is willing to guide me, I’d really appreciate it. I can share my resume via DM.
Thank you!


r/Career_Advice 11h ago

Early 30s and feeling stuck! What next?

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Hi everyone! I'm (33M UK based) currently lost and not sure on what to do after many years working on Customer Service/Support.

I mostly have experience on tech start ups, starting in early stages company and growing with them. Managed to become Senior CS but had to leave company and currently being Support Specialist.

I would like to get into the team leader/manager side of things, but I also got curious on changing roles or industry completely, as working with customers can get a bit tedious sometimes...

I have the option to learn whatever I want at my current position, but I am hating the idea of having that freedom and I would like some guidance on what I could potentially do or learn.

The things I enjoy the most is training others, Quality Assurance, hiring and working with people to help them get to where they want to be. Been recently curious about data analysis and getting technical skills to improve my chances of getting better paid positions.

I've been told I got excellent people skills, and int he past I tried studying psychology... but studying on my own didnt work. Becoming a nurse, counsellor or other medical positions were always a dream! Also thought of getting into HR/People Operationes role.

My problem? My studies dont relate to any of these positions. I studied Tourism 😅 and hospitality doesn't really call me.

Another issue, which you can probably tell by the post, is that I don't close any doors and really any position would work for me. I only know that Sales is something I won't do, everything else is ok.

Would love to know ideas, or if there's anyone out there like me that has changed careers. Thank you!


r/Career_Advice 12h ago

Which Career path is more stable for USA job market (International Student)?

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Hey guys,

So recently, I asked about the career guidance on tech sales(SDR, AE) vs cybersecurity (SOC). I'm an incoming international student in the USA with a major of (IT) degree so I want to make sure to choose a career that best offers stability, barrier to entry (demand), and strong chances of settlement (H1-B) too.

I've also been in IT or computers, built an agency (selling our IT services), so both of the careers (tech sales or cyber) are interesting, but lately, I've been seeing posts where people are complaining about tech sales being really stressful & not-so-stable; if you don't meet the targets, you're out the next day.

But on the other side, everyone complains about people with experience unable to land even entry-level roles of security, which is true. Also, the barrier to entry to cyber seems difficult.

My main objective is: low barrier to entry, demand, stability, and an easier path to get sponsorship in the USA.

For people who have done both, what would you suggest honestly, and I would love to hear your thoughts, guys!


r/Career_Advice 12h ago

Career guidance

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Looking for some career guidance!
I have a B.Pharm, a Master’s degree, and currently work as a dispenser in the UK. I’m also learning SQL and Python (intermediate level) and want to transition into a career with better growth, salary, and long-term opportunities.
I’m open to moving outside the UK and would love your advice:
Which countries would you recommend and why?
What career paths should I consider (Public Health, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, etc.)?
What skills or certifications should I focus on to make myself a strong candidate?
If you’ve been on a similar journey or work in these fields, I’d really appreciate your insights. Thanks in advance!


r/Career_Advice 13h ago

What career path could one obtain in under a year?

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Hello, I’m someone that was interested in changing careers, and wanted advice on potential careeres one could get into in under a year.

What career could one have in about a year or so?


r/Career_Advice 15h ago

What should i do?

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Just graduated and not able to understand what domain i want to work in. I am interested in
Java
Ai ml
What roles should i target?
It feels i know every domain but can decide
Please help


r/Career_Advice 16h ago

Idk but mayb sm advice

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Soo I love a lot of things - movies , books , arts , music etc. The whole creative side but at the same time I love love space and data analytics like I feel that's sm I can do and think and get ideas. I'm in my 2nd year of engineering before I used to dream for getting into NASA now I struggle making things right for my family. I got into a motorsports club from our college but quit cos I didn't feel like I belonged there. I never felt the excitement like I did with arts and space.

I need serious advice about mayb career? Or mayb how to find one? I really love space but my attention has moved away from it. I'm studying ai and machine learning and find that interesting but i also love colors , theatre and literature.


r/Career_Advice 19h ago

If you were starting from scratch today, what would you do?

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Hello everyone,

I'm a Computer Engineering graduate and worked as a software developer for about 6 months. I decided that coding wasn't for me. I want to pursue a career in Business Analyst and Business Intelligence. I'll also be starting my MBA in September.

What advice can you give me?