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I Left Medicine for Tech: The Brutally Honest Career Transition Guide No One Talks About | Mayowa
Description
In this episode, we sit down with Mayowa, an IT Support Engineer, to explore his inspiring journey into tech.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Mayowa pivoted from being a medical student to becoming an IT Support Engineer
The certifications you need to start a career in IT
Practical tips for handling tech interviews
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⏱️ Timestamps
01:30 – Introduction
02:03 – About Mayowa
03:53 – Challenges of Career Transitions
05:20 – "Without the Challenge, What Would You Have Done?"
10:03 – A Day in the Life of an IT Engineer
17:09 – Certifications Needed to Start in IT
20:01 – Entry-Level IT Support Salary Expectations
21:10 – Transitioning from Project Manager to IT Support
22:33 – Thoughts on Interview Panels
25:30 – Did medical certification aid your current employment?
26:26 – Interview Tips
30:56 – Outro
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🎬 Credits
Produced by: Daniel Imhans
Edited by: Femi – https://instagram.com/aye.femi
Content Strategy: David – https://instagram.com/witty_welz
Social Media: Esther – https://instagram.com/mayeblaq_
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