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Resumes, interviews, entry-level roles, remote work and the scams to avoid. Written for career shifters, fresh grads and anyone aiming for their first IT job.
Not into programming? Here are IT jobs without coding, from IT support and QA to SOC analyst and technical writing, with what each role does and how to start.
Read articleA simple formula for a tell me about yourself answer for career shifters, plus 3 sample answers: BPO to IT support, teacher to QA, retail to data.
Read articlePlanning a BPO to IT career shift? See which call center skills already count in IT, the four common exit routes, and a 90-day plan that fits night shift.
Read articleIs a career shift to IT at 30, 35 or 40 still realistic? An honest look at age bias, what changes at each age, and how to shift without risking your bills.
Read articleA data analyst for beginners roadmap for the Philippines: spreadsheets, basic SQL with an example, simple dashboards, and projects using free public data.
Read articleAn honest list of free IT courses with certificates in the Philippines, grouped by role: IT support, networking, web dev, data, QA and cloud.
Read articleFreelance vs remote employee in the Philippines: compare stability, benefits, taxes, payment methods and workload so you can pick the setup that fits your life.
Read articleA practical home office setup for remote IT work in the Philippines: backup internet, a UPS for brownouts, headset, laptop specs and budget ergonomics.
Read articleHow long to get your first IT job depends on your starting point and your weekly hours. Here are the real phases, what speeds things up, and a 90-day plan.
Read articleBuild a junior web developer portfolio recruiters open: which 3 projects to build, GitHub habits, free deployment, a README template, and what gets checked.
Read articleYes, you can get into IT without a degree in the Philippines. Here are the roles that hire on skills, what to learn first, and how to prove it to employers.
Read articleWhat an entry level IT support job in the Philippines involves: helpdesk tiers, night shifts, key skills, and a step-by-step plan to get hired from zero.
Read articleHow to spot illegal recruiters in the Philippines: check the agency license with the DMW, refuse payments to unlicensed people, and learn the red flags.
Read articleTurn your OJT or internship into a full-time IT job: what to do in week one, how to document your work, how to ask for a return offer, and how to stay in touch.
Read articleTurn your capstone, OJT, org work and side projects into real experience on a fresh graduate IT resume, with before and after lines you can copy.
Read articleIs IT oversaturated in the Philippines? It's crowded at the generic entry level, but people who can prove real skills still get hired. Here's how to stand out.
Read articleIs the Google IT Support certificate worth it? An honest look at what it teaches, Coursera financial aid, what it won't get you, and better-fit alternatives.
Read articleThe entry level IT jobs for fresh graduates in the Philippines, how trainee programs and job fairs work, and a 60-day plan for after graduation.
Read articleHow to write an IT resume for career shifters: one-page format, ATS basics, skills, projects, and before/after lines for BPO, teaching and retail.
Read article20 common IT support interview questions and answers for beginners, covering technical basics, troubleshooting, customer handling and behavioral rounds.
Read articleJobStreet vs LinkedIn vs Kalibrr vs Indeed for IT jobs in the Philippines: what each is good for, search strings to copy, and how to spot fake job posts.
Read articleLegit remote IT jobs in the Philippines come in three setups. Learn where to search, how to verify a company, and what a real hiring process looks like.
Read articleLinkedIn profile tips for IT jobs: how recruiters search, 12 headline examples by target role, an About section template, and how to use Open to Work well.
Read articleHow to read and start negotiating your first IT job offer in the Philippines: basic pay, allowances, 13th month, HMO, night diff, probation and bonds.
Read articleA nurse to IT career guide for the Philippines: healthcare IT roles, clinical informatics basics, data and QA paths, and what your license does not cover.
Read articleHow to become a QA tester with no experience in the Philippines: manual testing, a sample bug report, test cases, Jira, and whether you need ISTQB.
Read articleRemote job scams red flags in the Philippines: task scams, fake equipment checks, chat-only interviews, training fees, crypto payouts and fake onboarding.
Read articleThinking about a teacher to IT career move? Honest answers on which roles fit teachers, how to study while teaching, and how to explain the shift in interviews.
Read articleTechnical interview tips for fresh graduates: coding exams, live coding manners, explaining your capstone, SQL questions, and what to do when you get stuck.
Read articleWorking abroad as a Filipino IT professional: compare direct hire, licensed agencies, company transfers and study-then-work, plus the documents to prepare.
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